Paige Spiranac weighed in on the tension that currently exists between Rory McIlroy and the golf media during the playing of the 2025 U.S. Open.

The World No. 2 Rory McIlroy came under fire this week at the U.S. Open when he opted out of media interviews following rounds one and two at Oakmont Country Club, citing frustration with the media and asserting that he has “earned the right to do whatever I want to do” under PGA Tour rules.

Golf influencer Paige Spiranac came to the defense of 2025 Masters champion Rory McIlroy over his strife with the media. He's struggled during the U.S. Open.