Rory McIlroy said goodbye to Ryder Cup with a bad taste in the mouth even though won his only point of the competition at the last minute. He beat Xander Schauffele in his individual match by 3 & 2, dominating the duel with the Olympic champion from the beginning.
However, the Northern Irishman was aware that things during the week had not gone well for him and collapsed during the interview for NBC, after finishing his game.
“All these guys, the captain, the vice captains … we have had great moments as colleagues on the golf course. I am extremely disappointed that I did not contribute more to the team. It has been a difficult week “, has pointed out the former number one in the world, who is clear that he is in love with the Ryder: “The more I play in this tournament, the more I realize that he is the best in golf, without exception, and I love being a part of it.. I would like to be part of it for many more. ”
Two other veterans like Lee Westwood e Ian Poulter, also shed some tears before the cameras, in which it could be the last edition that both disputed.
“I don’t think there is a greater privilege than being part of one of these teams, European or American.”McIlroy added, immediately afterwards, when asked to send a message to the young golfers. “I never cried or got emotional about the things I’ve done individually, I don’t care about them, but this team is phenomenal. I love all my teammates. and what it feels like to be part of this team, watching Sergio break records, watching Jon Rahm play like he did, seeing one of my best friends, Shane Lowry, making his Ryder Cup debut … that’s all fantastic. “an excited Rory stated.
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