McIlroy Breaks Down In Tears - "I Should Have Done More"

The four-time Major winner broke down in tears following his single victory over Xander Schauffele

McIlroy breaks down in tears
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The four-time Major winner broke down in tears following his single victory over Xander Schauffele

A tearful Rory McIlroy said that he should have done more for his teammates this week after winning Europe's first point in the Ryder Cup singles.

In scenes that took us back to Portrush in 2019, an emotional McIlroy broke down in tears, saying "I love my teammates so much."

He had lost all three of his matches up until Sunday before defeating Xander Schauffele on the 16th, having led Team Europe out in the singles.

"I love being part of this team. I love my teammates so much and I should have done more for them this week," he said whilst fighting back the tears in an interview with Sky Sports Golf's Henni Koyack.

"I'm glad I put a point on the board for Europe today but I just can't wait to get another shot at this.

"It is by far the best experience in golf

"I hope little boys and girls watching this today aspire to play in this event or the Solheim Cup because there's nothing better than being part of a team.

"Especially the bond that we have in Europe and no matter what happens after this, I'm proud of everyone of those players that played today, I'm proud of our captain, our vice captains.

"I just wish I could have done a little more for the team, I'm glad I put a point on the board today.

"It's been a tough week."

Watch the interview below:

Elliott Heath
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Elliott Heath is our News Editor and has been with Golf Monthly since early 2016 after graduating with a degree in Sports Journalism. He manages the Golf Monthly news team as well as our large Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. He covered the 2022 Masters from Augusta National as well as five Open Championships on-site including the 150th at St Andrews. His first Open was in 2017 at Royal Birkdale, when he walked inside the ropes with Jordan Spieth during the Texan's memorable Claret Jug triumph. He has played 35 of our Top 100 golf courses, with his favourites being both Sunningdales, Woodhall Spa, Western Gailes, Old Head and Turnberry. He has been obsessed with the sport since the age of 8 and currently plays off of a six handicap. His golfing highlights are making albatross on the 9th hole on the Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa, shooting an under-par round, playing in the Aramco Team Series on the Ladies European Tour and making his one and only hole-in-one at the age of 15 - a long time ago now!


Elliott is currently playing:


Driver: Titleist TSR4

3 wood: Titleist TSi2

Hybrids: Titleist 816 H1

Irons: Mizuno MP5 5-PW

Wedges: Cleveland RTX ZipCore 50, 54, 58

Putter: Odyssey White Hot OG #5

Ball: Srixon Z Star XV