Olympic decision 'may not be McIlroy's to make'

Rory McIlroy could be spared the potentially divisive decision over which country to represent when golf returns to the Olympics in 2016.

Olympic decision 'may not be McIlroy's to make'

Rory McIlroy could be spared the potentially divisive decision over which country to represent when golf returns to the Olympics in 2016.

The 23-year-old Northern Irishman would be eligible for selection by either Great Britain or Ireland, but may opt out instead for fear of upsetting people with his choice.

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