GUIDONIA MONTECELIO, Italy -- Rory McIlroy needed this Ryder Cup win.
The regrets of Whistling Straits have fueled him over the past two years. There were tears then, and under the relentless Italian sun on Sunday, his eyes welled again. This time, though, it was relief and pride at the four points he'd contributed to Europe's overall 16 ½ tally.
The week here at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club has allowed McIlroy to underscore the last two years.
"I didn't feel I did my part for the team [at Whistling Straits]," McIlroy said.