“In the big scheme of things, it’s not that important to me.” That’s what the rookie Rory McIlroy had to say in 2009 about the Ryder Cup before his debut at the biennial event in 2010. But things have changed now. His experience playing on the European team over eight Ryder Cups and scoring 18 points has changed his views about the event.

This is something Graeme McDowell , a LIV Golf pro, has seen very closely. A three-time Ryder Cup winner himself, McDowell was like a mentor to the World No.2 when he debuted in the 2010 Ryder Cup. He was asked about the deep transformation Rory has undergone as a Ryder Cup player over the decade. And according to him, it’s a complete U-turn.

The 46-year-old LIV Golf player reflected on his dismissive attitude before he debuted in the biennia

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