McIlroy may skip Olympics due to nationality furore

Rory McIlroy is reaching breaking point on the subject of his national allegiance and hinted he is giving serious consideration to skipping the 2016 Olympic Games.

McIlroy said in a BBC documentary broadcast last night that he may opt out when golf returns to the Games in Rio de Janeiro rather than risk offending fans by choosing to represent Ireland or Team GB.

Speaking to reporter Stephen Watson in “Rory: Being Number One”, the 23-year old said: “I just think being from where we’re from, we’re placed in a very difficult position.