Rory McIlroy Aims to Captain the European Ryder Cup Team
The golfer Rory McIlroy has expressed his desire to be captain of the European Ryder Cup team in the future, although he does not plan to take on the role until the mid-2030s. McIlroy is participating in his first tournament in India this week, marking his return to competition after contributing to Europe’s victory in the Ryder Cup, where they defeated the United States last month. The 36-year-old Northern Irish golfer has played in the last eight editions of the Ryder Cup. As the world number 2 and current Masters champion, he is expected to remain a key member of the team in the coming years, including the 2027 edition in Ireland.McIlroy mentioned Paul McGinley, the victorious captain of 2014, and Luke Donald, who led Europe in the last two encounters. McIlroy also commented on the atmosphere at the Ryder Cup, where he was the subject of criticism from American spectators.“Absolutely, I would love to be captain someday, and I feel very fortunate to have had a front-row seat playing under some of the best captains in history in the Ryder Cup,” McIlroy stated.
Rory McIlroy
McIlroy also expressed his enthusiasm for playing in India as part of his goal of having a “more international” schedule. In November, he will compete in Abu Dhabi and in the European Tour season-ending tournament in Dubai, followed by the Australian Open in December. Additionally, McIlroy, a cricket fan, regretted not being able to attend a cricket match during his stay in India.“I would like to change the narrative and focus on how good the European team was and how proud I was to be part of that team to win a Ryder Cup away from home,” he expressed.
Rory McIlroy
