The two most emotionally powerful tournaments are the ones that don’t bring in money according to Rory McIlroy – Golf Planète

Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Shane Lowry… The best players on the planet compliment the universal and Olympic character of this tournament at the Golf National. To the point where we would ask them to go back for a tour, still on this legendary route and in front of this energy, they would definitely answer with an affirmative. Mythical!

While golf is putting forward a vision of m… right now, the two best tournaments that provide tournament purity aren’t making money. I think every player had an amazing experience this week.

Rory McIlroy puts the Olympic and Ryder Cup championships into perspective

He played amazing golf and I am very happy for him. When I take off my competitor’s hat and put on my All-American hat, I’m very happy that we won another gold medal.

Xander Schauffele, about Scottie Scheffler

It was interesting and I was surprised in the first days and even today, especially playing right behind Victor (Perez). I would have been very worried if I had been in his shoes, to be honest. He fed the crowd and played wonderful golf. I think this is probably one of his best golf memories, especially playing at home, in front of his home crowd.

Jason Day

I was in Tokyo and it was weird, no crowds, COVID and all kinds of things. But this week I felt it was one of the biggest competitions in the world, to be honest.

Shane Lowry

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