This year's Ryder Cup will bring tension and rivalry between the European and American teams. Fans believe that tensions do not necessarily have to be negative, considering that they can increase the competitive spirit and increase the excitement and competitiveness of the tournament.
Rory McIlroy, as the main figure of the European team, shared his opinion on the Ryder Cup and the future at yesterday's press conference. The Northern Irish golfer showed respect for America as a country and answered an interesting question from the reporter.
The reporter was interested to find out how Rory McIlroy viewed America as a kid and how different his opinions about the country are today, now that he is a professional golfer playing in the USA.
The 36-year-old is delighted that he had the opportunity to come to this country and achieve such great success.
"Everyone wanted to make it in America. It's the land of opportunity. And I still believe it's the best country in the world, and if you come here and work hard and dedicate yourself, you can be or do whatever you want.
I am unbelievably grateful and lucky that I got to come to America early on. I think success is celebrated here. I think there's a wonderful sense of work ethic. And yeah, I live here. My wife is American. My daughter is American. I have a lot of affinity towards this country, and I think everyone that lives here should have that same affinity because it is, it's a wonderful — it is a wonderful place.."- Rory said.
Rory McIlroy's views
While Rory has a fondness for the country, it's clear that this won't be a factor in this year's Ryder Cup. No matter how much he loves the country and how much respect he shows, Rory McIlroy will do everything he can to lead Europe to victory on American soil and win the trophy.
The next three days could bring plenty of interesting moments, both among fans and players, and within the teams themselves. There's no doubt that we're in for an exciting tournament.
