McIlroy and Lowry left out as Harrington plans to 'chip away' at USA lead in Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy was left out of a Ryder Cup session for the first time in his career on Saturday (Anthony Behar/PA)
Rory McIlroy had to watch from the sidelines for the first time in his Ryder Cup career as Europe attempted to overturn a daunting four-point deficit at Whistling Straits.
McIlroy had played 26 straight matches since making his debut at Celtic Manor in 2010, but lost twice on the opening day – alongside Ian Poulter and Shane Lowry – without even reaching the 16th hole.