Rory McIlroy has drifted in the markets for the US Open after missing the cut last week, but history suggests he may be worth keeping on side at Oakmont

Although he started the season with a strong performance, his play in the last few tournaments hasn’t inspired much optimism.

Rory McIlroy’s driver became the story at last month’s PGA Championship and he is determined not to let that happen at this week’s U.S. Open. McIlroy’s driver was deemed non-conforming on the Tuesday before the year’s second major and he struggled to a tie for 47 th.

Rory McIlroy knew he was going to be asked about his driver, but he still wasn’t in much of a talking mood on the topic.

Rory McIlroy endured a frustrating start to the RBC Canadian Open, carding a one-over 71 that left him six shots adrift of early leader Taylor Pendrith at TPC Toronto. The world number two and reigning Masters champion struggled in his first competitive round since a disappointing showing at the PGA Championship over two weeks ago.

At his press conference before the RBC Canadian Open, Rory McIlroy explained why he chose not to give interviews during the PGA Championship.