Watch: Rory McIlroy storms off after throwing away US Open

Rory McIlroy exited stage left as quickly as possible in the immediate aftermath of the 2024 US Open. 

The world number three reportedly refused to take part in any media interviews after his latest major heartbreak. 

McIlroy, 35, appeared to have his fifth major title in his hands on Sunday at Pinehurst No.2. 

But nerves appeared to get the better of the Ulsterman once again when it mattered most. 

McIlroy made bogey on three out of the final four holes. 

And he watched in anguish from the scorer's hut as his LIV Golf rival Bryson DeChambeau produced one of the most remarkable up-and-downs from the fairway bunker in recent memory to save par at the 72nd hole and pip the Northern Irishman by one shot. 

DeChambeau later told of how it was the greatest shot he has ever hit. 

It capped off an enthralling Sunday that was filled with drama. 

Footage has now emerged of McIlroy making his swift exit in North Carolina, courtesy of Barstool Sports' Riggs. 

Watch that here:

Despite similar heartache in major championships over the last few years, McIlroy has almost always offered his immediate verdict, despite how difficult it may have been to articulate his misery.

When Cameron Smith defeated McIlroy and Cameron Young at the landmark 150th Open two years ago at St. Andrews, the golfer put on a brave front for the cameras. 

But he reportedly wept in his wife Erica Stoll's arms as he was whisked away in a golf buggy. 

McIlroy will have one more chance to break his major drought at next month's Open Championship at Royal Troon. 

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