"I think one of the biggest accomplishments in golf is winning an away Ryder Cup. And that is what we're going to do at Bethpage. It was this parting shot that epitomised Rory McIlroy's 2023 Ryder Cup. Stirred by a Saturday spat with the American caddie Joe LaCava, McIlroy came close to brawling in a car park before returning on day three to lead Europe's comprehensive victory in Rome."
"Obviously I said that in the euphoria of winning the Ryder Cup but I think with everything that has happened since; the way our team is shaping up, Luke agreeing to be the captain again, having the continuity of the team the way it is, the form of the Europeans all of this year but especially leading into the event."
Rory McIlroy was stirred by a Saturday spat with American caddie Joe LaCava and nearly brawled in a car park before returning to lead Europe to a comprehensive Ryder Cup victory in Rome. Amid celebration he vowed to retain the Cup at Bethpage. He now feels more confident than in 2016 and 2021 because of team continuity, Luke Donald agreeing to captain again, and strong European form leading into the event. McIlroy has completed a career grand slam, with the Masters serving as a reference point for the season. He acknowledged he did not fully appreciate the magnitude of Medinah 2012.
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