Rory McIlroy did not speak with the media at the PGA Championship, as news surfaced that his driver had been flagged by the USGA.

Rory McIlroy entered Quail Hollow, a place he'd already won four times, as a strong favorite to win the PGA Championship. He left with a 47th-placed

Despite the off-course buzz, McIlroy remains one of the most dominant figures in golf. Just last month, he claimed his first green jacket at Augusta, marking his fifth major championship and giving him the career Grand Slam. He won the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014.

The PGA Championship is one of the biggest events in the golfing world, but it isn't immune to trials and tribulations here and there

Kerry Haigh, the chief officer for championships in the PGA, pointed out that the USGA does not want to get involved in whose driver is not in accordance with the rules.

The PGA Championship took place over four days at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina, and while most of the spotlight was on world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler—who claimed his first PGA Championship title and third career major—there was also plenty of attention on this year’s Masters winner,