Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland were paired in the same group for the opening two rounds of last week's BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth and also had Ludvig Aberg for company. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

McIlroy says Europeans know potential pairings for opening Ryder Cup session

Tyrrell Hatton celebrates a birdie on the 18th green during day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

End-of-event verdict on all 12 European Ryder Cup players in BMW PGA

Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd on the 14th green during day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. PIcture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

McIlroy says 'everything is in pretty good shape' for Ryder Cup

Sweden's Ludvig Aberg watches his drive from the 17th tee on day two of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

How all 12 European Ryder Cup players are faring at Wentworth

Rory McIlroy and Ludvig Aberg wait on the 17th tee late on the second day of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

McIlroy set to scrape through in BMW PGA after 'shitshow' at Wentworth

Adrian Meronk smiles on the 18th green during the second round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

'Motivated' Meronk chasing Wentworth win after Ryder Cup snub

Bob MacIntyre pictured during the opening round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

How all 12 European players Ryder Cup players fared at Wentworth

Ludvig Aberg shakes hands with Rory McIlroy on the 18th green at the end of their opening round in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Aberg creating most fuss around Swede since Abba's arrival in 1974

Ludvig Aberg talks to 2012 Ryder Cup player Peter Hanson, who is mentoring him, during the pro-am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Aberg set to be Solheim Cup fan before playing in Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy shakes hands with Gareth Bale after playing together in the pro-am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

McIlroy reckons Ryder Cup will be free of LIV Golf 'noise'

Jon Rahm pictured during pro-am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Rahm has sights on Wentworth win after twice being pipped in BMW PGA

Rory McIlroy speaks in a press conference prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

McIlroy sees himself as 'big brother' in Europe's Ryder Cup team

Vincent Norrman poses with the Irish Open trophy following his win at The K Club.

Norrman wins Irish Open and Forrest ties for third after McIlroy meltdown

Rory McIlroy tees off on the 12th hole during Day One of the Horizon Irish Open .

'It would be fantastic': McIlroy feels Open could be staged outside of UK

Bob MacIntyre gazes at the Ryder Cup trophy during the pro-am prior to the BMW International Open at Golfclub Munchen Eichenried in June 21. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images.

MacIntyre reveals self-imposed shinty ban for Ryder Cup

Celine Boutier with the trophy after winning the Freed Group Women's Scottish Open presented by Trust Golf at Dundonald Links. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

In-form Boutier jokes about 'retiring' if she can make it three wins in a row

PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan with Tiger Woods, who has been appointed as a sixth player director on the US circuit. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Woods joins PGA Tour board as player director as part of changes

Hole flags during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational - Boston at The Oaks golf course.

PGA Tour sets up compensation scheme for players who did not defect to LIV Golf

Ryder Cup contender Bob MacIntyre shakes hands with 2021 European captain Padraig Harrington after they played together in the final round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool on Sunday. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

MacIntyre aims to stay 'healthy' as Ryder Cup cut-off looms on horizon

American Brian Harman shows off the Claret Jug after his stunning six-shot success in the 151st Open. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Harman: Boos from fans fired me up to become Open champion

Brian Harman celebrates after holing a long birdie putt on the 14th green in the final round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Harman eases to six-shot success in 151st Open at Royal Liverpool

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after missing a putt in the final round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

McIlroy major drought hits decade but vows to 'keep looking forward'

Brian Harman reacts after holing a par putt on the 18th green in the third round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

The Open: Harman remains man to catch despite Hoylake battering Rahm

Michael Stewart tees off at the first in the third round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Stewart 'scrapped like mad man' to stay in top 25 in The Open

Bob MacIntyre watches on as Rickie Fowler gestures after teeing off on the 18th hole on day three of The 151st Open. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images for HSBC.

Fowler hoping for Ryder Cup reunion with MacIntyre in Rome

Michael Stewart in action during the second round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo/The Scotsman.

Proud Stewart savours 'amazing' major debut in 151st Open

Brian Harman reflects on his brilliant day's work on the 18th green in the second round of the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images.

Harman butchers Hoylake to equal its 36-hole scoring record in Open

Rory McIlroy needed two attempts to escape from a greenside bunker at the 18th in his opening round in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

R&A 'adjust' bunker raking for 151st Open after first-round issues

Rory McIlroy reacts after holing a ten-foot par putt on the 18th green at Royal Liverpool in the first round of the 151st Open. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

McIlroy relieved to make 'really good par' after last-hole bunker trouble

Tommy Fleetwood acknowledges the crowd at the end of his openig round in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Local hero Fleetwood shares first-round lead in 151st Open

The new 17th hole at Royal Liverpool has been a big talking point in the build up to the 151st Open at the Hoylake venue. Picture: Paul Ellis/AFP via Getty Images.

Test for 151st Open 'forged by nature' as drama awaits at new 17th

Tiger Woods poses with the Claret Jug after winning the 135th Open Golf at Royal Liverpool in 2006. Picture: John D McHugh/AFP via Getty Images.

Tiger Woods recalls some of 'greatest memories in life' playing in The Open

Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka speaks during a press conference prior to The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Bidding for Manchester United is out of my price range, quips Koepka

The draw has been made for the opening two rounds in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

The Open 2023 draw: Scot out in first group and two paired with major champions

2022 Open champion Cameron Smith and R&A CEO Martin Slumbers look at the Claret Jug after it was brought back by the Australian at the start of 151st Open week at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Tom Russo|Daily Reporter

Open champion Smith 'holding back tears' as he hands back Claret Jug

Big crowds turned out at The Renaissance Club for last week's Genesis Scottish Open, with Rory McIlroy attracting a lot of the attention. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

McIlroy's Genesis Scottish Open win watched by more than 72,000 fans

Bob MacIntyre acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green after finishing the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre not a shoo-in for Ryder Cup but he's back in rookie race for Rome

Bob MacIntyre celebrates with his caddie Greg Milne after finshing with a birdie to claim second spot in the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre moves into automatic Ryder Cup spot after Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy shows off the trophy after winning the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian,. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

McIlroy hopes Genesis Scottish Open success 'breaks the seal' for major mission

Rory McIlroy embraces Bob MacIntyre after the pair had found themselves involved in a thrilling late title battle in the Genesis Scottish Open in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre: I’m absolutely gutted just now, but I take my hat off to Rory

Bob MacIntyre celebrates after holing a birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

McIlroy's birdie-birdie finish denies MacIntyre in Genesis Scottish Open

Ewen Ferguson, pictured during the Genesis Scottish Open, is making his major debut in the 151st Open. Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

Ferguson already has name on same Hoylake honours' board as Tiger and Rory

Rory McIlroy reacts after a missed putt on the 12th green during day three of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

McIlroy hopes 'knowledgeable' home support can help him land Scottish success

Bob MacIntyre lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Andrew Redington/Getty Images.

MacIntyre up for Scottish Open 'scrap' and more 'brutal' weather the better

Rory McIlroy smiles on the fifth green during day two of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

McIlroy ready to 'embrace' bad weather as he chases first win on Scottish soil

Bob Macintyre in action during the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

MacIntyre says it was 'another day at office' in Scottish Open spotlight

Rory McIlroy lines up a putt on the fifth green during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Scottish Open R1: Korean equals course record to set pace but McIlroy lurking

Rory McIlroy looks on from the 11th green during day one of the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

McIlroy: If LIV Golf was the last place on earth to play golf, I would retire!

Defending champion Xander Schauffele has a laugh with someone at The Renaissance Club. Picture: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.

Why Genesis Scottish Open has major feel to it - minus LIV players

Scottie Scheffler talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Picture: Octavio Passos/Getty Images.

Scheffler on US senate: It's worrisome that we didn't learn a whole lot again

Chief Operating Officer of the PGA Tour Ron Price and PGA Tour Policy Board member Jimmy Dunne testify during a Senate Homeland Security Subcommittee on Investigations hearing examining the business deal between the PGA Tour and the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia's LIV Golf on Capitol Hill July 11, 2023 in Washington, DC.

Woods and McIlroy-owned teams discussed by PGA Tour and LIV Golf, probe reveals

NORTH BERWICK, SCOTLAND - JULY 11: Robert MacIntyre of Scotland talks to the media during a press conference prior to the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club on July 11, 2023 in United Kingdom. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

MacIntyre: Social media sniping annoys me but it won't change what I do

Calum Hill is hoping a strong performance in this week's Genesis Scottish Open can secure a spot in the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool. Picture: Luke Walker/Getty Images.

Hill ready to again in bid to secure Open spot after 'weird week' in Denmark

Xander Schauffele putts in the final round on his way to winning the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club last summer. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images.

Why this Genesis Scottish Open might even surpass historic 2022 edition

American Michael Block, pictured teeing off in Tuesday's Open Final Qualifying at Dundonald Links, is hoping to be back in Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship later in the year. Picture: Dundonald Links

Block eyes return to Scotland for Dunhill Links and is big Monty fan

Michael Block reckoned he'd hit lots of good shots at Dundonald Links but was frustrated by his scoring in The Open Final Qualifying at the Ayrshire venue. Picture: Mark Runnacles/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Following Block's failed Open bid: 'I suck', jokes with crowd, entertainment

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