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,

Rory McIlroy remains in contention at the Travelers Championship despite a one-over par 71 second round on Friday. The Holywood man began the day two shots off the lead after an opening round 64. But he dropped three shots in his opening four holes before a bogey on the seventh came after a birdie on the sixth.