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

In February of 2021, Tiger Woods rolled an SUV over a median, down an embankment, and into a gully. He nearly killed himself, and, at 46, with a history of other major injuries, he effectively killed his career.

Rory McIlroy was back to his smiling best as he gave an interview ahead of his final round at the U.S. Open, despite his explosive outburst at reporters on Saturday