Rory McIlroy Blasts a Savage Remark Against a $50M LIV Golfer as Yet Another Ryder Cup Hero’s Defection Gets Rumored

Rory McIlroy has taken another dig at the LIV Golf. Just days after speaking in favor of a major rule change to allow Jon Rahm to play at the 2025 Ryder Cup, the Northern Irish golfer shot a missile toward his former vice-captain, who was handed the marching orders after defecting to the breakaway league. 

McIlroy seemed to soften his stance towards the rival league, after his Ryder Cup comrade Jon Rahm joined the Greg Norman’s front, for a reported fee of $600M. However, as reports emerge of another Ryder Cupper’s imminent departure, as his recent remark shows that’s just an exception for his good friend and a playing mate – a fringe benefit not everyone can expect from the four-time Major winner.

Rory Mcilroy has no sympathy for his former captain

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Northern Irishman tweeted, “The best thing to happen to the 2023 Euro Ryder cup team was Henrik going to LIV!” Henrik Stenson, the Swedish professional, was supposed to helm the European side at first. However, his LIV switch changed the picture. DP World Tour decided to turf him out in favor of Luke Donald.

McIlroy has been a vocal critic of the breakaway league since its inception in 2022. During the Ryder Cup as well, the 34-year-old said, the LIV Golf players are going to miss the outing more than the players missing the veterans. His latest tweet evinces that he has not backed down from his staunch disapproval.

Donald, meanwhile, steered the European ship to the doorsteps of Valhalla, as Europe redeemed their lost glory with a 16.5-11.5 victory over the USA. Rory McIlroy was one of the players who plunked for the British pro for a second ride. Since then, the DP World Tour has reinstated Luke Donald, making him the first person since 1995 to retain his captaincy.

As of now, golfers need to be a member of the DP World Tour to be considered for the Ryder Cup selection. Earlier the European tour imposed hefty fines on the likes of Sergio Garcia, Ian Poulter, and Lee Westwood, for their LIV Golf switch compelling the veterans to return their tour cards. While Jon Rahm admitted his desire to play at Bethpage Black, Tyrrell Hatton, who is said to be mulling over a switch, has remained reticent.

John Rahm’s future partner in the LIV Golf

Reportedly, Tony Finau and Tyrrell Hatton, both were set to jump ship along with the Spaniard. However, the American pro was quick to deny the rumors, saying, “I haven’t let anything marinate other than just playing right now.” Hatton has yet to say anything on the matter.

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However, there are rumors that the British Pro would join the Spaniard in the breakaway league. In fact, as per reports in Spanish media, Rahm and Hatton, are set to be part of the 13th team in the fledgling league. Notably, the Spanish International, took home three crucial points from his four outings, whereas the six-time European Tour winner raked in three points from four outings.

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