What exactly caused Rory McIlroy's NSFW ejection demand at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy appeared to demand that a fan be ejected from Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, May 17, during the final round of the PGA Championship. The back-to-back Masters winner hit a chip shot that fell short of the green. There were a handful of yells from the crowd, including one person chanting "U-S-A.

" When his ball bounced into the bunker, McIlroy turned around and said "Shut the f--- up. " He then appeared to get the attention of security and used his club to point at the spectator that offended him. Warning: NSFW language 🚨🗣️ ‘SHUT THE F— UP!

’ 🫨 Rory McIlroy loses it on a fan during his final round at The PGA Championship and appears to direct security to have them removed. pic. twitter.

com/rlIxfPW9ln — NUCLR GOLF (@NUCLRGOLF) May 17, 2026 McIlroy finished 4 under and in a tie for seventh place. The golfer had a slow start to the tournament due to a blister on his pinky toe. He had a bogey-less second round that boosted him to make the cut.