The interest in the topic stems from the impending decision by Keegan Bradley over whether he’ll select himself as one of the 12 members of the U.S. Ryder Cup team, which would make him the first playing captain since 1963 when golf legend Arnold Palmer did it.

As Keegan Bradley mulls over a key decision, Rory McIlroy was asked if he would ever be a playing captain in the Ryder Cup.

As one of Europe's most decorated Ryder Cup players, McIlroy has often been tipped as a natural leader in waiting. Since making his debut in 2010, he has been part of five victorious teams.