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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
‘I don't think you can do it' – Rory McIlroy reveals why he ‘shot down' Ryder Cup captaincy amid Keegan Bradley dilemma
He responded to backlash against skipping the first event of the FedEx Cup TEEING OFF 'I don't think you can do it' – Rory McIlroy reveals why he 'shot down' Ryder Cup captaincy amid Keegan Bradley dilemma MASTERS champion Rory McIlroy revealed he has already 'shot down' the prospect of becoming a playing Ryder Cup captain in the future. The Holywood hero was Europe's leading points scorer in their victory in Rome two years ago and said the idea had already been raised with him but he rejected it out of hand. World No 2 McIlroy, 36, has plenty of time left at the top as a player, but the doubling-up conundrum is one facing United States captain Keegan Bradley — whose form this year has elevated him to 12th in the world and 10th on America's qualification list. McIlroy — who was the first player to automatically qualify for Europe's team for next month's event at Bethpage in New York — said: 'I've been asked to do that and I've turned it down 'The idea of me being a playing captain sometime soon has come up and I've shot it down straight away because I don't think you can do it. 'If you'd have said it 20 years ago I'd say it was probably possible to do. 'But how big of a spectacle it is and everything that's on the line in a Ryder Cup now, I just think it would be a very difficult position to be in. 'There's a lot of things that people don't see that the captain does the week of the Ryder Cup, especially now that the Ryder Cup has become so big. 'The captain's only going to be able to play one session on Friday, one session on Saturday. 'Would you rather not have a player that has the flexibility to go twice if he's playing well?' Today, McIlroy will tee off alongside world No 1 and recently crowned Open champion Scottie Scheffler in the BMW Championship at Caves Valley Golf Club outside Baltimore. The Ireland Olympian opted to skip the opening event of the FedEx Cup as he knew he was already guaranteed a spot in the PGA Tour's season-ending Tour Championship next week — and that drew some criticism. 'Green Jacket- It's on the yacht' - Rory McIlroy parties and jokes with golf fans on break in a beach club in St Tropez However, McIlroy argued his year is far from over as — in addition to the Ryder Cup — he will head back to the DP World Tour for a number of events, including the Irish Open at the K Club next month and BMW Championship at Wentworth. He will then try to win his seventh Race to Dubai title in November. He added: 'A lot of the guys aren't 18 years into their professional career. 'I feel like I'm in a little bit of a different position. 'I'm playing nine times between now and the end of the year, so I've still got a pretty busy stretch coming up and I just think that extra week off will do me good with the events coming up.' Justin Rose's play-off victory over JJ Spaun on Sunday guaranteed his place on Luke Donald's Ryder Cup team. But the Englishman — now preparing for his SIXTH Ryder Cup, having won four — said he had not been putting too much pressure on himself after being given a heads-up by Donald. Rose said: 'Their preference was for me to be on the team, I just needed to kind of give them some decent evidence to sort of get me on the team. 'I haven't been putting myself under a lot of pressure really because of that, because I felt like playing a little bit better in Scotland and the Open was sort of enough to make sure they knew my game was still right there.'
The Hindu
03-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Draft regulations on renewable energy: traders, prosumers protest in front of State Electricity Regulatory Commission office
Organisations representing traders and solar prosumers in the State's renewable energy (RE) sector staged a protest in front of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) office here on Thursday calling the commission's draft regulations on renewable energy impractical and damaging for the sector. The protest was organised by the Ministry Approved Solar Traders (MASTERS) with support from organisations such as the Kerala Renewable Energy Entrepreneurs and Promoters Association and Renewable Energy Companies Consortium. Traders in the sector also observed a 'Solar Bandh' on Thursday by keeping firms involved in the manufacture, sale, installation and service of the RE components shut as part of the protest. 'Denying fair hearing' Interestingly, the protest came just days ahead of the hearings planned by the commission from July 8 to July 11 on the Draft KSERC (Renewable Energy and Related Matters), 2025. The protesters alleged that the commission is also denying the public a fair hearing by confining its hearings to online mode. The protesters wanted the commission to hold physical hearings in all the Assembly constituencies, ensure the support of the national-level solar policy for schemes such as PM Surya Ghar and retain the existing conditions for Net Metering System (NMS). If the draft policy is implemented in its present condition, the number of people opting for rooftop solar systems would fall drastically, according to MASTERS. It would also adversely impact the livelihood of lakhs of people engaged in the manufacture, sales, installation and service of the RE components, the organisation alleged. Conveyed apprehensions A delegation from the protesting organisations also met the commission chairperson T.K. Jose and conveyed their apprehensions. Meanwhile, the commission has said that the online hearings would be held in three sessions on each of the four days. More than 500 people would be heard in each of the sessions. The hearings were planned online to ensure higher public participation, according to the commission. The registration for the hearings is open till 5 p.m. on Friday.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘I live two different lives' – Rory McIlroy says he ‘needs a break mentally' just weeks before The Open
The Masters champion has experienced a dip in form over the last two months ROR EMOTION 'I live two different lives' – Rory McIlroy says he 'needs a break mentally' just weeks before The Open Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MASTERS champion Rory McIlroy has revealed that he plans to fly back to the UK for a break following a whirlwind few months in the States. The 36-year-old ended his 11-year wait for a Masters title earlier this year, beating Justin Rose to the green jacket in Augusta. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Rory McIlroy says he 'needs a break mentally' following a whirlwind few months Credit: Getty 3 McIlroy with wife Erica Stoll Credit: AFP In winning the prestigious tournament, he became just the sixth male golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam. But the Northern Irishman has experienced a dip in form over the last two months. He finished 19th at the US Open and sixth at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. Following a disappointing few weeks, McIlroy is now looking forward to returning home with his wife, Erica, and four-year-old daughter, Poppy, for a well-earned break. READ MORE ON GOLF OPEN GOALS Former Premier League bad boy, 43, plays in The Open qualifying He said: "I think more so than anything else it'll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit. "I'm excited for that and I've alluded to the fact I probably haven't taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April. "So I'm excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks." He also said: "I feel like I live two different lives. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I'm a dad and a husband when I'm away from here, and then I'm who I am when I'm here. "It's always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality." Eagle-eyed fans spot Rory McIlroy's 'unrepeatable' magic trick in furious fit of rage at US Open McIlroy's struggles come just three weeks before The Open at Royal Portrush. Heading to the home tournament will cap a rollercoaster 18 months for the Northern Irishman. Last May he and wife Erica were filing for a divorce after seven years of marriage. But just a month later, the couple revealed they had reconciled. As they embark on a new period in their relationship, it's understood Erica decided the McIlroy family - which includes daughter Poppy, 4, should leave America and return to live in the UK. 3 The couple are back on track - and planning to move to the UK Credit: Getty Open snub At the US Open earlier this month McIlroy snubbed the press after his first two rounds. He then didn't hold back when explaining the reason behind his hiatus. "It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media]," the golf ace said. "I have been totally available for the past number of years. "That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. "It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do."
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I live two different lives' – Rory McIlroy says he ‘needs a break mentally' just weeks before The Open
MASTERS champion Rory McIlroy has revealed that he plans to fly back to the UK for a break following a whirlwind few months in the States. The 36-year-old Advertisement 3 Rory McIlroy says he 'needs a break mentally' following a whirlwind few months Credit: Getty 3 McIlroy with wife Erica Stoll Credit: AFP In winning the prestigious tournament, he became just the sixth male golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam. But the Northern Irishman has experienced a dip in form over the last two months. He finished 19th at the US Open and sixth at the Travelers Championship on Sunday. Following a disappointing few weeks, Advertisement READ MORE ON GOLF He said: "I think more so than anything else it'll just be good for me mentally to take a little bit of a break and get back to my neck of the woods, get back to the UK for a little bit. "I'm excited for that and I've alluded to the fact I probably haven't taken enough time off or time to reflect after what happened in April. "So I'm excited to do a little bit of that over these next two weeks." He also said: "I feel like I live two different lives. Advertisement Most read in Golf CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "I'm a dad and a husband when I'm away from here, and then I'm who I am when I'm here. "It's always nice to get away and feel a bit of normality." Eagle-eyed fans spot Rory McIlroy's 'unrepeatable' magic trick in furious fit of rage at US Open McIlroy's struggles come just three weeks before The Open at Royal Portrush. Advertisement Heading to the home tournament will cap a rollercoaster 18 months for the Northern Irishman. L ast May he and wife Erica after seven years of marriage. But just a month later, the couple revealed As they embark on a new period in their relationship, it's understood Erica decided the McIlroy family - which includes daughter Poppy, 4, should leave America and return to live in the UK. Advertisement 3 The couple are back on track - and planning to move to the UK Credit: Getty Open snub At the US Open earlier this month McIlroy snubbed the press after his first two rounds. He then didn't hold back when "It's just frustration with you guys [some sections of the media]," the golf ace said. Advertisement "I have been totally available for the past number of years. "That [driver issue] was a part of it, but at Augusta, I skipped you guys on Thursday. "It's not out of the ordinary as I've done it before, but I am doing it a little more often. "I feel like I've earned the right to do whatever I want to do." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rory McIlroy hilariously mocks himself in wholesome moment as kid approaches him with green jacket at RBC Canadian Open
MASTERS CHAMPION Rory McIlroy took aim at himself as he returned to the course at the RBC Canadian Open. The Down ace had the laugh with a young fan at the TPC Toronto after bumping into a the kid wearing a mini version of the famous Green Jacket. Advertisement 2 Rory McIlroy shared a wholesome moment with a young fan ahead of the RBC Canadian Open Credit: PGA TOUR 2 The Down ace will look to defend his RBC Canadian Open this week The four-time major winner stopped for photos and autographs during Wednesday's Pro-Am at TPC Toronto, and couldn't resist a cheeky line when he saw the infant in the famous Masters colours. World number two McIlroy referenced his long-awaited Masters victory in April which saw him finally complete the career Grand Slam. He joked: "It took me a little longer to get one of those,' The viral clip, shared by the Advertisement read more on golf The 35-year-old begins his RBC Canadian Open campaign on Thursday. Holywood hotshot McIlroy will be aiming to win the event for a third time after previous triumphs in 2019 and 2023. McIlroy will lead the field at this week's RBC Canadian Open as the two-time champ headlines a stacked 156-man field. World No. 2 McIlroy is joined by the likes of Ludvig Åberg, Sam Burns, Shane Lowry, Tom Kim, Justin Rose, Sahith Theegala and home favourites Corey Conners, Mackenzie Hughes and Nick Taylor. Advertisement Most read in Golf The total prize pot stands at $9.8 million, with a whopping $1.76m and 500 FedExCup points going to the winner. Scotland's Ryder Cup sta Robert MacIntyre returns as defending champion after his emotional breakthrough win in 2024. He held off Ben Griffin by a single shot at Hamilton Golf & Country Club with his dad Dougie on the bag. All the action gets underway on Thursday live on Sky Sports Golf. Advertisement
