Rory McIlroy on the Ryder Cup in New York: An Explosion is Inevitable.

According to The Sun: Rory McIlroy predicts that the Ryder Cup will be impressive when the tournament returns to the USA.

The Masters winner found himself in controversy during the last tournament in Rome, where he clashed with two caddies from the USA.

He was involved in a public argument at the last tournament in Rome

American fans have gained a reputation in recent years for being loud supporters, and Team USA is eager for revenge after their loss in 2023.

Expectations of Conflict

McIlroy, 36, believes that there will be tense moments in New York and has called on Team Europe to support each other throughout the weekend.

He said in an interview with The Guardian:

“I think something is inevitably going to happen in New York. It may not involve me, but the fact that something is going to happen is inevitable, whether it's like in Rome or something else. I just think that when you spend five or six days in that environment, and the crowd is pushing on you for eight hours a day for many days in a row... it's inevitably going to affect one of us.”

Conflicts on the Course

McIlroy got upset in Rome when Patrick Cantlay's caddy, Joe LaCava, celebrated with a hat after an important shot by his player. LaCava provoked McIlroy, and then he missed an important shot, which led to their clash.

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But the conflicts did not end there: McIlroy also clashed with Bryson DeChambeau's caddy, Jim 'Bones' Mackay, in the parking lot. He was heard shouting:

“This is a real scandal, he can't get away with this!”

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Shane Lowry stopped McIlroy and took him to the car to return to the hotel; they laughed trying to relax after Team Luke Donald's impressive victory with a score of 16 1/2 - 11 1/2.

The tense atmosphere among the Americans forced the wives and girlfriends of the European team players to exercise caution and stay away from Bethpage Black.

Advice from Former Players

Former European player Andrew Cotton recalled how unfriendly the treatment was for the wives and girlfriends during the Ryder Cup in 1999. He recalls:

“My wife didn't receive abusive words because she stayed home with our newborn baby. But other wives and girlfriends faced abusive shouts from the crowd.”

He expressed the opinion that 'it might not be the best idea' to attend the tournament since the atmosphere can be difficult and shocking for them.

The success of the Ryder Cup depends not only on sports achievements but also on the emotional atmosphere that always prevails at such events. Conflicts and controversies that players observe can significantly affect the outcome, but it is essential to remember to support their teammates. Players and their families should be prepared for challenges that may arise during the tournament.