McIlroy’s Revenge: How Europe’s Star Led a Historic Comeback Against the US in the Ryder Cup

Rory McIlroy was the hero of the day as he led Europe to a stunning comeback victory over the United States in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome. The Northern Irish star, who had a heated clash with Patrick Cantlay’s caddie Joe LaCava on Saturday, said the incident put “fire in his belly” and motivated him to win all four of his singles matches on Sunday. McIlroy, who had politely asked LaCava to move out of his line of vision on the 18th green, was enraged when the caddie ignored his request and waved his cap in celebration of Cantlay’s birdie. The row continued into the car park, where McIlroy was seen shouting “it’s a f—ing disgrace” and being restrained by his teammate Shane Lowry. The Americans, who had a five-point lead going into the final day, were booed and called “cheats” by the hostile Italian crowd, who also mocked them by waving their hats. Some of the US players responded by taunting their opponents with their own hat gestures, while others ditched th