Rory McIlroy: 'I’m emotional because I wanted to do this for Pádraig Harrington'

The point McIlroy contributed on the final day at Whistling Straits has stoked the fires for the rematch in Italy two years from now

Rory McIlroy: ‘I just can’t wait to
get another shot at this.’ Picture: Anthony Behar/PA

It was too little too late for Europe’s Ryder Cup cause but the point Rory McIlroy contributed on the final day at Whistling Straits has stoked the fires for the rematch in Italy two years from now.

The tears McIlroy shed on Sunday night in Wisconsin during a TV interview that followed his singles victory in the opening match against Xander Schauffele were acknowledged by the Irishman as a signal of just what this team event means to him.