Rory McIlroy Questions LIV Golfers' Future as Ryder Cup Captains

McIlroy cites lack of connection with European tour's emerging stars as a significant hurdle for Poulter and Westwood.

Rory McIlroy expressed doubts about Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood's potential to captain the European Ryder Cup team due to their affiliation with LIV Golf.
McIlroy emphasized the importance of building rapport with up-and-coming European players, something he believes Poulter and Westwood lack due to their absence from the DP World Tour.
Current Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald was praised by McIlroy for his efforts to connect with European players, contrasting him with the LIV-affiliated golfers.
Poulter and Westwood resigned their European tour memberships upon joining LIV Golf, making them ineligible for Ryder Cup participation.
Jon Rahm, another LIV golfer, remains eligible for the Ryder Cup after appealing European tour sanctions and meeting the required minimum starts.