Rory McIlroy left the PGA Championship without a single word to the media on Sunday, leaving the golf world none the wiser as to the details of the reported failure of his driver to pass a conforming test earlier in the week.
It was the first time veteran British and Irish reporters could remember McIlroy remaining silent after all four rounds at a tournament.
His body language did the talking as he trudged with apparent frustration around undulating Quail Hollow en route to a 1-over-par 72 on a sparkling, sun-splashed late morning and early afternoon.
McIlroy departed the premises within minutes of signing for a 3-over 287 total, stopping only for a few quick words in the parking lot with his regular European Ryder Cup teammate Jon Rahm, who had yet to begin the final round.
It was a far cry from the emotional scenes only five weeks ago when McIlroy secured the career grand slam by winning the Masters at Augusta National.
