[Golf Topic] McIlroy: "The Keyword for Ryder Cup is Gallery"

Cloud gallery during the 2018 Ryder Cup held in France.

[Asia Economy Kim Hyun-jun, Golf Specialist Reporter] ○... "The Ryder Cup only has meaning when fans are present."

World No. 1 Rory McIlroy (Northern Ireland) stated in an interview with the UK’s BBC on the 27th (Korean time), "Personally, I have a feeling the Ryder Cup will not take place," and argued, "In fact, postponing it to 2021 is the right decision." The Ryder Cup is an intercontinental golf competition between the United States and Europe. Although there is not a single penny of prize money, it is famous as a stage where fierce competition for victory is held for pride more valuable than money.

Each continent selects 12 players who consider participation itself an honor, and a large gallery of fans joins in to cheer enthusiastically. This year, it is scheduled to be held in September at Whistling Straits Golf Course in Wisconsin, USA. Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States, there is a high probability that the event will be held without spectators. McIlroy added, "I think many players probably share the same view."

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