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Team USA Ryder Cup Tee Shows Rory McIlroy‑Like Silhouette, Still Listed for $65

McIlroy downplayed the likeness in a Sky Sports interview, saying the graphic "looks a little similar" and that he would not mind fans wearing it.

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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland laughs at his mobile phone during the Pro-Am prior to the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club on September 13, 2023 in Virginia Water, England.
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McIlroy’s signature pose, left, looks uncannily similar to the golfer depicted on the $65 Team USA T-shirt

Overview

  • The Ralph Lauren T-shirt is part of the official 2025 U.S. Ryder Cup collection and remains available on the event’s online store at $65.
  • Images of the graphic resembling McIlroy’s trademark high-finish swing went viral after being highlighted by NUCLR Golf and reported by The Telegraph.
  • Fan reactions on social media ranged from mockery to disbelief, with comments calling the design a blunder and joking about McIlroy switching sides.
  • Ralph Lauren and the PGA of America had not issued a public statement or removed the item in the coverage cited.
  • Some outlets speculated the silhouette may have resulted from quick or AI-assisted design work, and a report cited an unnamed source suggesting U.S. player likenesses might require payment.