Fowler keen on Rory reunion

US Ryder Cup star Rickie Fowler is keen on a Walker Cup reunion with Rory McIlroy at next season’s Irish Open at Royal County Down.

The pair of 25-year-olds were on opposing sides on the revered Irish links during the 2007 Walker Cup when the Americans defeated Great Britain & Ireland 12½ to 11½, Fowler and Billy Horschel defeating Irish duo McIlroy and Jonathan Caldwell 2&1 in foursomes.

They have been duelling ever since and with McIlroy this week being announced as tournament host for the Irish Open next May through the Rory Foundation, Fowler said he had talked with the world No. 1 about returning to Royal County Down.