Rory McIlroy reveals rift with Ryder Cup team-mates who have joined rebel tour

RIFT: Rory McIlroy is one of the most vocal supporters of the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Pic: Adam Davy/PA

Rory McIlroy admits his relationship with a number of Ryder Cup team-mates has been significantly damaged by their defection to LIV Golf.

Five members of the team beaten at Whistling Straits last year have joined the Saudi-funded breakaway along with Henrik Stenson, whose decision saw him stripped of the captaincy for next year’s contest in Rome.