Rory McIlroy had to be restrained by team-mate Shane Lowry as tempers boiled over after a dramatic end to the second day’s play at the Ryder Cup in Rome. | UTV News
Rory Mcilroy, centre, goes to shake hands with United States' Patrick Cantlay 's caddie Joe LaCava, on the 18th greenRory McIlroy had to be restrained by team-mate Shane Lowry as tempers boiled over after a dramatic end to the second day’s play at the Ryder Cup in Rome.
Europe captain Luke Donald revealed McIlroy had felt a “line had been crossed” by LaCava as he celebrated Cantlay holing the lengthy putt that ultimately secured a vital fourballs point for the United States. There had been reports throughout the day that Cantlay had not been wearing a team hat in protest at not being paid to play, something he denied.
“I talked to Rory and he politely asked Joe to move aside as he was in his line of vision, he stood there and didn’t move for a while and continued to wave the hat and I think Rory was upset about that. The Northern Irishman said: “Obviously they had a great finish and Patrick made three great putts at the end to seal the deal, so hats off to them.Cantlay was also asked about what occurred beside the 18th green after the match but gave little information.
Donald said: “I will talk with Rory when I get back. I didn’t see the incident personally, I saw the one on 18.
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