Rory McIlroy

Luke Donald, Captain of Team Europe poses with the Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf Club in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Luke Donald staying on as Europe's 2025 Ryder Cup captain

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during Day Four of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 19, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy: I've still got a good eight to ten years left of competing at top

Rory McIlroy poses with the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during Day Four of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Nicolai Hojgaard wins DP World Tour Championship with final round 64

Spectators call out to Rory McIlroy as he leaves the 18th green during Day Three of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates

Rory McIlroy eight shots off the lead at DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland jumps over rocks, to cross the water on the 18th hole during Day Two of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 17, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 10 shots off the lead in DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy, who felt like "something had to give" as he explained his surprise decision to resign from the PGA Tour's policy board

Rory McIlroy explains reasons for leaving PGA Tour's policy board

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland gestures on the 18th green prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy steps down from player director role on PGA Tour policy board

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy in a press conference following the Pro-Am prior to the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy feels 'sooner rather than later is a good thing' over deal talks

Rory McIlroy will win a fifth Race to Dubai crown, regardless of what happens at next week’s season-ending DP World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy to claim fifth Race to Dubai title after Max Homa's success

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (left) celebrate Team Europe's success in the Ryder Cup in Rome in October

Rory McIlroy confirmed in four-man Boston Common Golf team for new TGL league

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy during the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy talks Manchester United 'tiny percentage' ownership dream

Rory McIlroy has been announced as an investor in Formula One team Alpine Racing

Rory McIlroy confirmed as investing in Formula One team Alpine Racing

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy celebrating on Sunday during Ryder Cup success over the United States in Rome. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire).

Rory McIlroy reflects on 'best days of our lives' after Ryder Cup glory

Rory McIlroy with captain Luke Donald celebrating on the day Team Europe secured success in the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Emotional Rory McIlroy leads Europe to Ryder Cup victory

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy argues with Joe LaCava, caddie of USA's Patrick Cantlay, on the 18th during the fourballs on day two of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire).

Rory McIlroy restrained in post-match confrontation at Ryder Cup

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy (right) and Tommy Fleetwood during the foursomes on day two of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Tommy Fleetwood highlights 'absolute dream' as Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup partner
Tommy Fleetwood admitted he would relish being a long-term Ryder Cup partner for Rory McIlroy as “Fleewood Mac” again struck all the right notes in Rome.

Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick celebrate on the 15th green during yesterday's memorable Ryder Cup start by Team Europe. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy delivers 'go again' shout for Ryder Cup weekend

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy chips on the 16th, during the foursomes on during day one of the 44th Ryder Cup at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy

Clean sweep for Team Europe in Friday's foursomes at the Ryder Cup

Team Europe Captain Luke Donald during the Ryder Cup Opening Ceremony at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy.

Europe captain Luke Donald issues Ryder Cup rally cry

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during a practice round at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy, ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Team Europe united in bid to reclaim Ryder Cup in Rome

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy during a press conference at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club, Rome, Italy, ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.

Rory McIlroy says reality of Ryder Cup absence will be kicking in for LIV rebels

Team Europe's Rory McIlroy signs autographs for fans at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome ahead of the Ryder Cup. (Photo by Zac Goodwin/PA Wire)

Ryder Cup 'hate' for Rory McIlroy 'nothing personal' says Justin Thomas

Northern Ireland's Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy enjoying Team Europe success. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

PICTURE SPECIAL: A look back at Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup history

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy (right) and golf colleague Shane Lowry enjoying a chat with former Scotland international and current multi-media personality Jim Hamilton ahead of Ireland's Rugby World Cup win over South Africa. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy backing Ireland rugby stars to ‘do something they’ve never done’

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy signing a Ryder Cup Europe flag for young fans earlier this month at the Horizon Irish Open. (Photo by Oisin Keniry/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup prep built off 'being sharp and playing tournaments'

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after chipping onto the 14th green during the closing BMW PGA Championship round at Wentworth. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy says 'we’re in a good spot' heading into Ryder Cup

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on the 2nd hole during day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Ludvig Aberg vying for victory at Wentworth as Rory McIlroy makes progress
Ludvig Aberg’s meteoric rise shows no signs of slowing down as the Ryder Cup rookie contends for the BMW PGA Championship.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy tees off on 13 during day three of the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey. (Photo by John Walton/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy and Europe's Ryder Cup team-mates make the Wentworth cut

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg of Sweden shake hands on the 18th green during day one of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth

Hot prospect Ludvig Aberg begins with flourish but Rory McIlroy off song

Rory McIlroy and Gareth Bale during the Pro-Am ahead of the 2023 BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, Surrey. PIC: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Rory McIlroy ‘really impressed’ with Ludvig Aberg ahead of Swede’s Ryder Cup bow

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy looks at his ball in the water on the 16th hole during the Horizon Irish Open final round at The K Club. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hits water four times in final-round woe at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy putts on the fifth during day three of the 2023 Horizon Irish Open at The K Club, County Kildare. (Photo by Brian Lawless/PA Wire)

Rory McIlroy back in Irish Open contention after 'overall a great day’s play'

Rory McIlroy reacts on the 8th during day two of the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club in County Kildare.

Rory McIlroy drops back at Irish Open on day two at The K Club

Rory McIlroy on the 15th green during day one of the 2023 Horizon Irish Open at The K Club, County Kildare.

Rory McIlroy says Open in Republic of Ireland would be 'amazing'

Shane Lowry tees off the 11th during day one of the 2023 Horizon Irish Open at The K Club, County Kildare.

Shane Lowry thriving on home comforts at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy tees off the 8th during day one of the 2023 Horizon Irish Open at The K Club, County Kildare.

Late flourish for Rory McIlroy masks 'average' start to Irish Open

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at a press conference prior to the Horizon Irish Open at The K Club on Wednesday

Rory McIlroy holds special Irish Open memory dear

Rory McIlroy has pledged to take a "sensible" approach to a friend's stag do just days before the start of the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy recalls fond memories of Irish Open success at The K Club

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

A look at Rory McIlroy's team-mates on Europe's Ryder Cup panel

Europe captain Luke Donald has selected Tommy Fleetwood, Sepp Straka, Justin Rose, Shane Lowry, Nicolai Hojgaard and Ludvig Aberg (pictured) as his wild cards for the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome

Luke Donald confirms his six wild cards for Europe's Ryder Cup bid

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the 18th green during the final round of the Tour Championship at East Lake. (Photo by Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy's 'game is where it needs to be' heading back to Europe

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy finished fourth in the Tour Championship at East Lake. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy signs off with back-to-back birdies as focus turns to Irish Open

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Wyndham Clark of the United States shake hands on the 18th green during the third round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. PIC: Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images

Viktor Hovland in line to claim FedEx title while Rory McIlroy sits eighth

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the fifth tee during the second round of the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Injured Rory McIlroy ‘limited’ but still ‘battling’ in Tour Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts on the second tee during the first round of the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. (Photo by Kevin C.Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy 'over the moon' despite muscle spasms

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy speaks to the media prior to the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club on Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy less 'emotionally invested' in off-course affairs

European Ryder Cup team captain Luke Donald

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald 'losing sleep' over wild card picks

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 16th tee during the final round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy hails 'amazing' rival round as focus turns to FedEx Cup defence

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 15th hole during the third round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club on August 19, 2023 in Olympia Fields, Illinois. PIC: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Rory McIlroy three shots off the BMW Championship lead heading into final round

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the 13th green during the second round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy views round as 'pretty mediocre' in BMW Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after making par on the 18th green during the first round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club in Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy makes flying start in BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 17th tee during a practice round prior to the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club at Olympia Fields, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy bidding for BMW Championship spoils in Chicago

Soren Kjeldsen receives the 2015 Irish Open trophy from Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy at Royal County Down Golf Club. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

September dates confirmed for Irish Open at Royal County Down

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 18th tee during the third round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind on August 12, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy five strokes off lead at FedEx St Jude Championship

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays his shot from the 12th tee during the second round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind in Memphis. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Rory McIlroy still in the FedEx Cup running