In an interview with the media, the famous golfer stressed that he is still hungry to win after winning the Masters.

The Masters champion said he had been struggling to find motivation and in his second round at Oakmont showed frustration, but made it to the weekend.

Rory McIlroy has struggled with his game and his motivation since completing the career Grand Slam. He now faces the sternest of challenges at Oakmont.

Rory McIlroy admitted on Thursday that finding the motivation to work on his game has proven a bit difficult after getting the Masters' monkey off his back at this year's tournament.

Rory McIlroy is making no apologies for savoring the biggest accomplishment of his career, but insists Oakmont Country Club has his full attention this week.Since claiming his first Masters title in dramatic fashion in April,

Rory McIlroy finally spoke to the media at the U.S. Open Saturday. The reigning Masters champion argued he's "earned the right to do whatever" he choses.

McIlroy's edge has been tough to rediscover, buried somewhere beneath the satisfaction of finally conquering Augusta National to become only the sixth player to win all four majors in his career.