Rory McIlroy lost his composure during the final round of the US PGA Championship, shouting an expletive at a heckler who distracted him on the par-five 16th hole. The world number two told the spectator to "shut up" and appeared to ask security to remove the fan from Aronimink Golf Club. McIlroy was in the rough when the heckling occurred during his backswing.

The incident echoed McIlroy's difficult Ryder Cup experience last year, when American supporters targeted him at Bethpage Black. Despite the disruption, McIlroy managed to chip within five feet and convert his par putt on the hole. He closed with a one-under-par 69, finishing four under overall and tied for seventh place in Pennsylvania.

Aaron Rai claimed victory, becoming the first Englishman to win the Wanamaker Trophy in over a century. McIlroy, who captured his second consecutive Masters title last month, trailed the winner by five strokes. The Northern Irishman stated he will skip the next three weeks before returning at the PGA Tour's Memorial tournament, with the US Open at Shinnecock scheduled for two weeks later.

McIlroy's confrontation with the spectator overshadowed an otherwise solid final round performance. The incident serves as a reminder of how external distractions can impact even the game's elite players during crucial moments at major championships.