Rory McIlroy traded the fairways for the hard courts. Less than three hours after wrapping up at the Tour Championship in Georgia to conclude the PGA season, the Irishman was spotted among tennis fans at the U.S. Open on Sunday night.

The reception Rory McIlroy received this week at East Lake Golf Club—just a few hours up the road from Augusta National Golf Club—was a warm up, obviously in appreciation for his stirring Masters victory in April.

Even golf star Rory McIlroy was surprised to see tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz sporting a new look at the US Open.

The Masters champion caught up with Carlos Alcaraz after his dramatic buzz cut. McIlroy, said he liked it, but another US Open favorite called it "terrible."

Carlos Alcaraz was thrilled to meet Rory McIlroy for the first time as the massive golf enthusiast shared his initial thoughts about the legendary Masters champion.