Rory McIlroy's angsty week at the U.S. Open took an unexpected turn ahead of Sunday's final round at Oakmont, making time for a smiley pre-round interview with NBC's Kira K. Dixon

“Hopefully a round in under four-and-a-half hours and get out of here.”

“I've certainly experienced times where I haven't played the way I've wanted to,” McIlroy said.