McIlroy aims to lead by example in Ryder Cup
Northern Irish world number one Rory McIlroy plans to lead by example out on the course at this week's Ryder Cup but says he prefers to play a background role in the European team room.
Northern Irish world number one Rory McIlroy plans to lead by example out on the course at this week's Ryder Cup but says he prefers to play a background role in the European team room.
The US have only one Ryder Cup victory in their last five attempts, so will be anxious to ensure the trophy stays Stateside at the end of the singles on Sunday.
Tiger Woods may be the greatest golfer of his generation but he has accepted responsibility for the dismal US showing for the past 15 years at the Ryder Cup.
US captain Davis Love insists US fans will be "fired up" at the Medinah course in Chicago when the Ryder Cup gets under way on Friday.
Colin Montgomerie would not want Rory McIlroy facing Tiger Woods in the Ryder Cup singles next Sunday if he was still Europe's captain.
Momentum is everything ahead of a Ryder Cup contest and Europe captain Jose Maria Olazabal believes his side are well set for their title defence against United States at the Medinah Country Club in Chicago next week.
Jose Maria Olazabal will "carry the torch" of Seve Ballesteros when he captains Europe in the Ryder Cup against the United States, according to Bernard Gallacher.
Lee Westwood says he is open to the possibility of partnering Rory McIlroy at the Ryder Cup, dispelling talk of a feud between two of Europe's key players.
United States captain Davis Love III believes he has the right mix of youth and experience to forge a powerful team for this month's Ryder Cup.
US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III has named Jim Furyk, Steve Stricker, Dustin Johnson and Brandt Snedeker as his wild card picks.