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McIlroy Rallies GB&I With Video as U.S. Takes Walker Cup Lead

The four-time major winner predicted a European Ryder Cup win at Bethpage in a message sent to GB&I on the eve of play.

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland drives at the 1st hole during the morning foursomes matches in the 2007 Walker Cup Matches held on the links of the Royal County Down Golf Club, on September 9, 2007 in Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland.
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Overview

  • Golf Channel/NBC reporter Brentley Romine said McIlroy shared a roughly one‑minute clip that included, "Please beat them because I know we're going to beat them at Bethpage."
  • After GB&I opened 3–1 in the morning foursomes at Cypress Point, the United States finished Saturday ahead 6½–5½.
  • U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley posted on X, "What a great session for the fellas!! Let’s get it tomorrow @WalkerCup."
  • The messaging lands against a backdrop of recent public back‑and‑forth between McIlroy and Bradley over whether a modern captain can also play.
  • Team Europe will defend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Sept. 26–28, seeking its first win on U.S. soil since 2012.