McIlroy: 'These guys believed in me when I didn't believe in myself'

"I know my place in the team and I know guys look to me. But I don't take that responsibility lightly."

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy celebrates after Europe regained the Ryder Cup following victory over the USA on day three of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy. Picture date: Sunday October 1, 2023.

World number two Rory McIlroy admits he feels so much responsibility when it comes to the Ryder Cup he starts thinking about it a year out.

The Northern Irishman won four points from five matches - the best haul of his career in his seventh event - to spearhead Europe's regaining of the trophy.