Rory McIlroy admits he was wrong about golf in the Olympics.
Five years ago at The Open Championship, McIlroy addressed his decision to not participate in golf’s long-awaited return to the Olympics at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.
He didn’t mince words, either.
“Honestly, I don't think it was as difficult a decision for me as it was for him (Jordan Spieth),” McIlroy said toward the tail end of his pre-Open presser at Royal Troon. “I don't feel like I've let the game down at all. I didn't get into golf to try and grow the game.