Rory McIlroy aims brutal dig at former Ryder Cup captain after LIV Golf demand
Rory McIlroy has rekindled his dispute with LIV Golf by claiming that the sacking of former Ryder Cup captain Henrik Stenson was the “best thing to happen” to the European team. Henrik Stenson was replaced as European Ryder Cup captain by Luke Donald following his move to LIV Golf. Rory McIlroy believes that this was a blessing in disguise.
McIlroy assumed an essential part in Europe’s 16.5-11.5 triumph over their American opponents, as skipper Luke Donald recaptured the Ryder Cup. Donald was a subsequent choice for European managers, after he was brought into supplant Stenson who was then sacked for joining LIV Golf.
The adjustment of commander ended up being a succesful one however, as Donald drove his mainland to an eighth progressive Ryder Cup triumph on home soil. His heroics were compensated by the DP World Visit, after the previous world No. 1 was reappointed as captain before the end of last month to shield the title at Bethpage Dark in 2025. Jon Rahm, on the other hand, may not be in the United States because the Spaniard chose to join LIV Golf earlier this week, jeopardizing his chances of competing in the Ryder Cup.
LIV pundit McIlroy adopted a milder strategy to Rahm’s switch, approaching an adjustment of capability rules to guarantee the Bosses champion can contend in two years. On X (previously Twitter) golf trainer Lou Stagner addressed whether McIlroy might want to see unloaded commander Stenson return to the overlap in the midst of his help behind Rahm.
The Northern Irishman anyway adopted a more ruthless strategy with respect to the Swede, tweeting: ” The best thing to happen to the 2023 Euro Ryder cup group was Henrik going to LIV!” Having previously stated that he “hates” the breakaway league, McIlroy’s position appeared to be reaffirmed in the tweet.
His viewpoints on Rahm anyway shows he will acknowledge the Saudi-supported series’ presence with the PGA Visit and DP World Visit in the event that it implies he can collaborate with the Spaniard in European tones. Examining his colleague’s Saudi switch with Sky Sports, he said: ” As somebody that plays on the PGA Visit it is disheartening.
“As somebody who has played in three Ryder Cup groups with Jon… Jon will be in Bethpage in 2025. So as a result of this choice the European Visit must change the standards for Ryder Cup qualification, totally, there is no doubt about that. I unquestionably need Jon Rahm in the following Ryder Cup group.”
Although the 29-year-old admitted that there were aspects of the LIV setup that were worth risking his future with Team Europe for, it is unknown whether Rahm will be able to compete at Bethpage. He stated, “What they had to offer was worth the risk of possibly not playing in the Ryder Cup.”
“The advancement. The distinction. Being important for a group. Being a proprietor and a chief — when I grew up playing golf it was anything but an open door. Yet, it is presently, and it’s truly captivating to me. I’ve seen individuals develop and I’m anticipating trusting having an effect”
