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“Rory McIlroy Absolutely Has No Class”: Fans Enraged as Golfer Takes a Harsh Jab at Former Ryder Cup Captain

Suchita Chakraborty
|PublishedDec 13, 2023

Aug 26, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy reacts to his putt on the third green during the third round of the TOUR Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports

Rory McIlroy was all emotional about Jon Rahm‘s inclusion at Bethpage. He strongly asserted that the Ryder Cup has to revisit the rules to have the Spaniard in the European squad. But his dialect had a different tone when asked whether he felt the same for Henrik Stenson. Stenson was the Ryder Cup captain before Luke Donald.

Rory McIlroy stated on social media that having the former captain gone is a blessing for the team. Although, to some extent, he was right because Donald made Europe win by 16.5–11.5, fans perceived this maneuver to be lowly and classless. Thus, several infuriated golf enthusiasts expressed their rage on social media.

Fans react agitated as Rory McIlroy censures former European Ryder Cup captain

A post from LIV Golf Nations has reshared the online banter between Rory McIlroy and Lou Stagner regarding Henrik Stenson. The caption said, “Rory McIlroy has absolutely no class. It’s also a good time to remind golf fans that Henrik Stenson has won a major championship more recently than Rory McIlroy.”

Rory McIlroy has absolutely no class.

It’s also a good time to remind golf fans that Henrik Stenson has won a major championship more recently than Rory McIlroy. pic.twitter.com/R4TKC7NcgD

— LIV Golf Nation (@LIVGolfNation) December 10, 2023

A fan talked about McIlroy’s class and called him a hypocrite on social media

Rory has zero class. Total hypocrite.

— Bryan Gray (@outl4wcountry) December 11, 2023

He was a classy guy when he was younger, but it’s been deteriorating rapidly over the last few years! I used to be a fan, I am no longer!

— CamSimms (@CamSimms8) December 10, 2023

Thanks for highlighting this classless petty post by Rory. I’m guessing he must be looking to be the star of netflix again

— Mr LIV PIF (@steven1976a) December 10, 2023

Good bye for ever Mr. McIlroy. Henrik far classier than you will ever be

— Darryl deClifford (@DarryldeCliffo5) December 10, 2023

You wouldn’t consider tweeting this if there was any prospect of him joining you.

— Timmah (@TimmahWrestling) December 10, 2023

Guess it’s classy taking that blood money

— TM 100 (@trevster69) December 10, 2023

Luke was the captain who won the RC. So they made everything right.
When Henrik decided to take easy cash it was clear that he can’t be the captain

— Jörn Konopatzki (@DonKono) December 10, 2023

Truth hurts, Luke is a far better than Stenson would have been

— Mikey (@MikeyJJordan) December 10, 2023

About the author

Suchita Chakraborty

Suchita Chakraborty is a senior golf writer at The SportsRush. She did her post-graduation at St. Xavier's University. For a year now, she has developed a riveting inclination toward golf, with Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy being her top-tier motivational figures to indulge in the sport. She even lives by the words of the Hall of Famer, "You can always become better", which impels her to excel every day. Her strong suit in golf is covering the LPGA Tour, especially the nooks and crannies of the international event, the Solheim Cup. As a pastime amusement, Suchita also engages herself in reading about golf controversies. Her favorite pick is ‘LIV and Let Die’ by Alan Shipnuck, which covers the PGA-LIV beef.