‘Rory McIlroy showed what the Ryder Cup really means’

It was an emotional week for the Northern Irishman as Europe lost heavily to the USA

If you ever doubted whether Rory McIlroy cared about the Ryder Cup, doubt no more, said Todd Kelly on Golfweek. McIlroy, and Team Europe, may have had a torrid time as Team USA stormed to a record 19-9 victory at Whistling Straits, but the pride of playing in golf’s big event was clear for all to see following the Northern Irishman’s singles match on Sunday.

McIlroy’s excellent Ryder Cup career was “derailed” as he “struggled mightily” on Friday and Saturday, said Sports Illustrated. He lost both Friday matches and was left out of Saturday’s morning foursomes before “stumbling through a third loss” in the afternoon session.

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