Ryder Cup no longer an exhibition, says McIlroy

WHEN you’re young and impressionable, there’s always the danger that you might say something you later regret.

Rory McIlroy has had one or two of those moments, like when he stated that he looked forward to representing “Team GB” in the 2016 Olympic Games. That went down like a lead balloon with many people throughout Ireland. And then there was his remark during last year’s Irish Open when he seemed to dismiss the Ryder Cup as “an exhibition”.

Once again, many wondered where he was coming from.