Consoling a Deflated Team USA, Rory Mcllroy?s Bully Sends Stern Caution About 1 American State: ?Once They Get Drunk??

Team USA faced a shocking upset in the 2023 Ryder Cup. Despite high expectations, Team America lost to Team Europe by a maritime of 11 1/2 – 16 1/2. Following thius, the American pro-golfers faced a lot of backlash on social media for their disappointing performance in the 2023 Ryder Cup. However, an NBA legend who once bullied Rory McIlroy had another point of view.

While the general consensus would be to criticize the losing team, this former Phoenix Suns’ player decided to walk the less trodden path. His reply took everyone by surprise, as he is well known for his straightforward mannerisms, often leading to uncomfortable conversations with many.

11x NBA All-Star issues warning about one American state

Charles Barkley is an avid lover of golf and often practices with his friends over the weekends. After closely following the 2023 Ryder Cup, the NBA Hall of Famer voices his opinion on Team USA?s loss in a recent interview. In the interview, the NBA legend mentions, ?Congratulations to Europe. They were the better team. You always reward the winners. We (Team USA) did not play very well obviously.?.

He further added, ?But you know, I think winning?on another team?s soil is always going to be very difficult. There?s a reason nobody?s won on foreign soil in the last 30 years. That?s what home field advantage is about.?.

He smiles as he concludes, ?And Rory is already predicting that he?s going to win? at Beth Page (Golf Course in New York). You know those New Yorkers, those people are crazy. They already crazy, once they get drunk it?s going to be crazier.?. The NBA Hall of Famer challenged the European Golf star Rory Mcllroy, stating that he will face a tough time beating Team USA in their home ground. Incidentally, this was not the first time Barkley crossed paths with McIlroy.

When the Barkley ‘bullied’ Rory Mcllroy

Charles Barkley and Rory Mcllroy have history. The NBA legend?s love for golf is incredible as he actively follows everything that goes on in the world of professional golf. He has often publicly shown his support for the 34-year-old European Golfer. During a press conference before the Ryder Cup, Barkley shouts, ?Good luck at the Ryder Cup? to Mcllroy. The shocked golfer responded, ?Do you really mean that?” to which Charles Barkley immediately responded, ?I?really mean that. Hey, I don?t pull for teams. I pull for guys like yourself.?

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In another instance, the 60-year-old NBA veteran asked the 34-year-old European golfer about his previous back injury, ?How?s your back??. Mcllroy responded with an ambiguous ?okay?. However, the NBA legend taunted the golfer?s response to his injury as he mentions, ?You got your speed up on one of these drives today?so I think you?re lying.?.

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