By Frank Pingue (Reuters) -Masters champion Rory McIlroy, who avoided talking to the media at last month's PGA Championship, said on Wednesday he did so because he was "pissed off" that news of his driver failing a test leaked and did not want to say anything he would regret.

Rory McIlroy explained his decision not to speak to the media during last month's PGA Championship, saying Wednesday he was annoyed that news had leaked about his driver failing to pass inspection before the tournament.