McIlroy was three over through seven holes Friday at the Travelers Championship, but flipped the script on his round after the turn and had an unlikely bogey to stay in contention.

Rory McIlroy made controversial statements about the role he believes the media that covers professional golf should play.

Rory McIlroy’s contentious relationship with the media has permeated another one of golf’s biggest tournaments. McIlroy, 36, spoke to reporters after his opening round at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell,