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Rory McIlroy Tipped for New Leadership Role in Europe’s Ryder Cup Team

Set for his eighth Ryder Cup, McIlroy is now seen as Europe’s leader. “For the first time he is legitimately really a leader… an initiator,” Jaime Diaz said. McIlroy added, “Maybe one of the greatest achievements in golf now is to win an away Ryder Cup.” Diaz praised his “resilience and toughness” after heartbreaks at St. Andrews and Pinehurst.