![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/red-faced-rory-mcilroy-admits-previous-ryder-cup-stance-couldnt-be-further-from-truth/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/0_GettyImages-1671623039.jpg&description=Team Europe's Rory McIlroy has spoken about his previous comments about the Ryder Cup and has explained why he has significantly changed his stance on the tournament Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup journey has seen him come a long way as he was reminded of his previous comments about the event. McIlroy is getting ready to take part in what will be his seventh Ryder Cup for Team Europe. The prestigious tournament heads to Italy at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome. Europe are bidding to regain the trophy named in honour of Samuel Ryder after losing to Team USA back in 2021. Europe lost 19-9 at Whistling Straits in the United States and will be looking to win tback the cup for the first time since 2018 when France hosted the event. McIlroy has won four out of the six Ryder Cups that he has taken part in, amassing a total of 14 points for Team Europe. And now the Northern Irishman has spoken about his affection for the tournament. In an interview published on X, formerly known as Twitter, by Team Europe, McIlroy was reminded of his early thoughts. The comments came over a decade ago, more than a year before he had ever taken part in the tournament. and are a far cry from the talismanic performer he has become. 'It's not that important an event for me. It's an exhibition at the end of the day,' said McIlroy at the 2009 Irish Open, a little over a year before he made his Ryder Cup debut in 2010 at Celtic Manor. 'Obviously, I'll try my best for the team but I'm not going to go running around fist-pumping.' With a smile on his face McIlroy admitted that his stance on the Ryder Cup has significantly changed. The 34-year-old went on to explain why competing in the tournament has given him memories that he will treasure for years to come. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US. "I said that in my naivety as a young swashbuckling lad,' said McIlroy, in relation to the aforementioned quotes. 'I now have been part of t){kind=link}
Team Europe’s Rory McIlroy has spoken about his previous comments about the Ryder Cup and has explained why he has significantly changed his stance on the tournament
Rory McIlroy’s Ryder Cup journey has seen him come a long way as he was reminded of his previous comments about the event.
McIlroy is getting ready to take part in what will be his seventh Ryder Cup for Team Europe. The prestigious tournament heads to Italy at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club near Rome.
Europe are bidding to regain the trophy named in honour of Samuel Ryder after losing to Team USA back in 2021. Europe lost 19-9 at Whistling Straits in the United States and will be looking to win tback the cup for the first time since 2018 when France hosted the event.
McIlroy has won four out of the six Ryder Cups that he has taken part in, amassing a total of 14 points for Team Europe. And now the Northern Irishman has spoken about his affection for the tournament.