Charlotte (USA), May 15 -- Rory McIlroy said he was not going to be Bryson DeChambeau's "best mate" at the Masters after refusing to speak to him during the final round.
McIlroy played alongside DeChambeau for the closing round at Augusta, pitting the rivals against each other again after the American's dramatic US Open win in 2024.
After carding a disappointing final-round 75 to finish tied fifth as McIlroy claimed the Green Jacket to complete a career Grand Slam, DeChambeau said the Northern Irishman "didn't talk to me once all day".
"I don't know what he was expecting," said McIlroy, who tees off at the US PGA Championship later on Thursday (13:22 BST).
"Like, we're trying to win the Masters. I'm not going to be his best mate out the...