Augusta, GA — Rory McIlroy’s quest for a Masters title took a chilly turn in the final round, as he reportedly refused to utter a single word to playing partner Bryson DeChambeau, cementing his reputation for aloof arrogance.

The silent treatment, which DeChambeau confirmed post-round, cast a shadow over McIlroy’s historic performance, reinforcing his self-centered persona during golf’s most prestigious event.

DeChambeau, gracious in his remarks, told reporters, “He didn’t talk to me once all day.” While he chalked it up to McIlroy’s focus, the snub felt pointed to observers, given the high-profile pairing and the expectation of basic sportsmanship.

Sources following the pair noted McIlroy’s focus bordered on dismissive, a move some saw as emblematic of the haughty attitude that has long shadowed his career.

“His refusal to engage — even saying, “good shot” — with Bryson [DeChambeau], a competitor navigating the same Augusta pressure cooker, is just poor sportsmanship,” said the source.

“Remember, Rory didn’t even congratulate Bryson for winning last year’s U.S. Open. Once Bryson made the putt, Rory turned around and left the property.”

DeChambeau was asked if he tried to break the ice and initiate conversation. “He wouldn’t talk to me,” a smiling DeChambeau said bluntly.

“He was just like — just being focused, I guess,” DeChambeau added, a diplomatic nod to what many saw as McIlroy’s dismissive attitude.

Before the round, McIlroy had bragged about staying in his “own little bubble” — a comment now seen as a pretext for ignoring his rival — but his complete dismissal of the popular two-time major winner came off as entitled and self-absorbed, traits that critics have long pinned on the Northern Irishman.

For a player often hailed as golf’s golden child by the media, McIlroy’s chilly conduct in the final round did little to warm critics who see narcissism behind his ambition.