Rory McIlroy had a hilarious comeback to a group of American golf fans who playfully shouted at the golf star during a round at St Andrews this week.
The Northern Irishman took on the Old Course as he stepped up preparations for his pursuit of golf gold at the Olympics in Paris.
Hordes of fans gathered around the 18th green as McIlroy closed his round on Monday, with many screaming praise in the 35-year-old’s direction.
‘Rory, New York loves you!’ one shouted, before others followed up with cries of ‘Miami, Florida!’ and ‘The Bronx, baby, the Bronx!’
McIlroy soaked up the acclaim and then responded by cupping his hands around his mouth and shouting his own message back.
Rory McIlroy had a hilarious response to US golf fans during a round at St Andrews this week
McIlroy partners Shane Lowry for Team Ireland in the Olympics at Le Golf National in Paris
‘You’re not going to love us next year!’ the Northern Irishman said in reference to the 2025 Ryder Cup, which will take place at Bethpage Black near New York City.
McIlroy is set to be part of the European team looking to defend the Ryder Cup next year and his joke drew cheers and laughs from the American fans.
The 35-year-old, who partners Shane Lowry for Team Ireland in the Olympics at Le Golf National in Paris, helped Europe beat the USA in Rome last year.
McIlroy was involved in a bust-up with the caddie of Patrick Cantlay, Joe LaCava, with the Northern Irishman later needing to be held back in the car park.
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