Harrington: McIlroy 'should not have to decide' on Olympic representation

Padraig Harrington says he has “massive sympathy” for Rory McIlroy over golf’s return to the Olympics in 2016.

Harrington: McIlroy 'should not have to decide' on Olympic representation

Padraig Harrington says he has “massive sympathy” for Rory McIlroy over golf’s return to the Olympics in 2016.

The world number one, like all athletes from the North, can choose between representing Team Ireland or Team GB – and, having seen the reaction last autumn to saying he felt “more British”, has even said he might not to go to Brazil at all.

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