McIlroy: Ryder Cup team is a lot better with Rahm on it

May 6, 2026 03:58 PM

Rory McIlroy spoke to Golf Channel's Rex Hoggard ahead of this week's Truist Championship. The four-time winner at Quail Hollow spoke about improving his driving accuracy and what Jon Rahm resolving his dispute with the DP World Tour means for Europe's chances at the 2027 Ryder Cup.

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