McIlroy, 36, had already mentioned last summer that he had turned down a chance to be playing captain at the 2027 Ryder Cup. That he was brought into discussions is not a surprise; McIlroy has been the team’s heart and soul for the better part of a decade and the event will be played in Ireland at Adare Manor,

Rory McIlroy explained the challenges that might come with being a Ryder Cup captain and player, although Keegan Bradley is aware of them.