RORY MCILROY has predicted an explosive Ryder Cup as the tournament returns to American shores.

The Masters winner was involved in a spat in Rome last time out, rowing with two US caddies.

American fans have developed a reputation for rowdy atmospheres in recent years too and Team USA are looking to avenge their defeat in 2023.

McIlroy, 36, expects there will be fireworks in New York , and warned Team Europe will have to protect one another if they are to make it through the weekend.

He told The Guardian : “I think it’s inevitable something is going to happen in New York.

"It might not involve me but it is inevitable that something will happen, whether like in Rome last time or something else.

“I just think when you go into that environment and you are there for five or six d

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