The world No 4, Rory McIlroy, did not play at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio but said about next year’s event in Tokyo: ‘I’m excited to play for Ireland’
Rory McIlroy is expected to compete for Ireland at next year’s Olympics after revealing a change of stance regarding his participation. McIlroy was one of a number of high-profile male golfers who opted out of golf’s return to the Games, in Rio three years ago, amid concerns relating to the Zika virus. His position on 2020 had been unclear until now.
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