Rory McIlroy: 'I don’t think it’s possible to be a playing Ryder Cup captain'

Rory McIlroy has dismissed the idea of ever being a playing Ryder Cup captain. File picture: Brian Lawless/PA

Masters champion Rory McIlroy revealed he has already “shot down” the prospect of becoming a playing Ryder Cup captain in the future.

The Northern Irishman, Europe’s leading points scorer in their victory in Rome two years ago, said the idea had already been raised with him but he rejected it out of hand.