RORY MCILROY had some choice words for a spectator after they tried to help him out with his short game.

The four-time Major winner carded an even-par final round at the Genesis Open on Sunday to finish joint-17th at Torrey Pines.

McIlroy, 35, cut a frustrated figure after falling out of contention over the weekend.

He had gone into Saturday’s Round 3 just three shots behind then-leader Davis Thompson.

The Northern Irishman failed to mount a challenge, eventually finishing 12 shots back behind winner Ludvig Aberg.

McIlroy’s putting game abandoned him on Day 4 in Los Angeles.

And one fan thought they would offer some advice from the gallery.

McIlroy rolled a ten-footer wide of the mark on the 3rd green, missing out on birdie.

According to golf insider Dan Rapaport, the fan shouted to McIlroy: “Blame your caddie.”

McIlroy immediately fired back: “Shut the f*** up.”

Without a major win since 2014, McIlroy linked up with current caddie Harry Diamond eight years ago.

He has won multiple titles on the PGA Tour alongside Diamond, but is yet to claim that illusive major as a pairing.

McIlroy has previously defended his friend and “easy target” Diamond from fan criticism.

He told the BBC in 2022: “I wouldn’t have him on the bag if I didn’t think he was good at what he did.

“He’s grown into his role really well. I think our record speaks for itself. We’ve won a ton.

“Harry’s a really calming presence to have by my side.

“I love having him on the bag. I’m a different person. And I’m never going to give him s*** even if something goes wrong. It would not be worth it.”

Aberg’s triumph in Los Angeles was the most lucrative of his short career.

The 25-year-old Swede scooped $4million (£3.1m) for winning at Torrey Pines.

He pipped Maverick McNealy to the title after holing four birdies in his final six holes.

A beaming Aberg said: “It felt like I was in control of the ball flight all day and really proud of the way that I finished, it was really cool.

“It was so much fun coming down the last few holes trying to win a tournament, it is a really special feeling.”