Bryson DeChambeau Shares That He's Since Spoken With Rory McIlroy After His Swift U.S. Open Exit

Rory McIlroy set the new world record for the fastest exit from a major championship following his collapse at Pinehurst No. 2 last month. He not only ducked the media after his runner-up finish but didn't stick around to shake Bryson DeChambeau's hand after he claimed the second U.S. Open title of his career.

McIlroy has been highly criticized, with much of it warranted, for the way he handled himself in the minutes after his U.S. Open fate was sealed, but DeChambeau has made it clear that he holds no sort of ill will towards the four-time major winner.

Speaking ahead of this week's Open Championship at Royal Troon, DeChambeau explained that he had a quick chat with McIlroy on Monday.

"I said hello to him yesterday, and we talked. He said congrats. So everything’s great there," DeChambeau explained.

"He’s a fierce competitor. I know he’s going to give the fans, give everybody as much as he can this week. I’m going to be doing the same. We’re going to be competing. Hopefully, it will be another good battle."

Bryson DeChambeau isn't holding a grudge against Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

While McIlroy congratulating DeChambeau for his win, albeit weeks later, is a nice gesture, the Northern Irishman doesn't hold any regret when it comes to skipping out on media obligations after his loss at Pinehurst.

"There’s nothing that I could have said that was – not that – I mean, it would have been good because you guys would have been able to write something about it or have a few quotes from me. No offense, you guys were the last of my worries at that point," McIlroy said ahead of last week's Scottish Open, his first start since the U.S. Open.

McIlroy was in the air aboard his private jet before the sun had set on Pinehurst and clearly takes no issue with that decision.