Northern Irishman reflects on an incredible year and what still drives him before Europe take on USA at Bethpage
“I think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf is winning an away Ryder Cup. And that is what we’re going to do at Bethpage.”
It was this parting shot that epitomised Rory McIlroy’s 2023 Ryder Cup. Stirred by a Saturday spat with the American caddie Joe LaCava, McIlroy came close to brawling in a car park before returning on day three to lead Europe’s comprehensive victory in Rome. Amid wild celebration, he promised the Ryder Cup would be retained. Exaggerated words or ones to stand by?
