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Rory McIlroy heaped praise on the Olympics against a backdrop of golf being a “**** show” as he missed out on a medal while representing Ireland in Paris
Rory McIlroy has claimed the Olympics and the Ryder Cup standout as the “purest form of competition in our sport” after LIV Golf caused the current “*** show” in golf.
Golf has been split by the Saudi breakaway league since 2022 – and the world No.3 is now part of negotiations to find a lasting peace deal. The Irishman, who came up short in his bid for a first medal, did not play in Rio when golf returned to the Olympics in 2016.
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He also called the Ryder Cup “an exhibition event” in 2009 before his debut. But the four-time Major winner is now a convert to both events where the game’s big stars play for pride in their country or continent and not the cash.
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And after his tied fifth-placed finish in front of boisterous crowds at Le Golf National, McIlroy said: “Amazing experience. Probably one of the best individual competitions I’ve been a part of.
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