If you want to become a top class athlete, it is important that you know how to deal with pressure, call outs and various reactions from the public. This is precisely where the difference between the top golfers and the lower ranked ones lies.
Rory McIlroy is certainly one of the top golfers, being in second place on the OWGR list.
The Northern Irish golfer will be the leader of this generation of Europeans, a generation that wants to finally lift the curse and achieve victory on American soil.
The popular golfer is facing another tournament and shares his emotions about the Ryder Cup, aware that he has a serious task ahead of him.
Rory has emphasized several times so far that winning the Ryder Cup on home soil is probably the greatest feat in the game.
The home team has a huge advantage for many reasons. Therefore, to win in an atmosphere where your opponent is two steps ahead of you even before the tournament starts, is certainly an incredible feat.
"I am. I'm very excited. I've said this repeatedly, but I think winning an away Ryder Cup, it's up there with one of the biggest achievements in the game, especially nowadays.
There's a reason that every Ryder Cup for the last 10 years has went to the home team. The home team do have a big advantage from the setup of the golf course to how partisan the crowd is. So, yeah, I think the Europeans have a wonderful opportunity this year to achieve something very, very special, but it's also going to be very difficult."- he said.
Rory is familiar with the qualities of the US team
Rory McIlroy calls for caution, aware that a serious opponent awaits them across the road with Scottie Scheffler as the leader of this generation of Americans.
European and American golfers know each other well, as both sides play together on the PGA Tour. However, no matter how well you know your opponent, you need to be focused and dedicated to win.
At times, knowing your opponent may not be the deciding factor.
Rory McIlroy has pointed out many times how important the home crowd will play, but he believes that as a leader of this generation, he can help young golfers, but equally take responsibility in times of crisis.
It is important to have mentally strong and experienced players who can really help you in key moments.
"They have a very strong team. They're going to have a pretty raucous crowd on their side and on a golf course that a lot of them know pretty well from previous tournaments there. So make no mistake, we know we're up against it and we know we've got a tall task on our hands, but I love the team that Luke has assembled. This is going to be my eighth Ryder Cup. I'm the most experienced player at the Ryder Cup.
Yeah, I've enjoyed that more senior leadership role on the team for the last few of them, and I'm very excited."
