Tearful Rory McIlroy: 'I love my team-mates so much. I should have done more for them'

McIlroy let out a huge roar after holing a 13ft birdie putt to go three up with four to play but few of his team-mates had much to cheer about.

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy watches his shot on the 15th hole during a Ryder Cup singles match. Picture: AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall

Rory McIlroy broke down into tears in his television interview and acknowledged “a tough week” after securing his only point for Europe in a resounding Ryder Cup defeat to the Americans at Whistling Straits.

“I love being a part of this team, I love my team-mates so much, and I should have done more for them this week,” said McIlroy after his 3-and-2 win over Xander Schauffele in Sunday’s opening singles match left him 1-3 for the week. “I’m glad I put a point on the board for Europe today, but I just... I can’t wait to get another shot at this.”