Woah…. Rory admitted today he was approached by @RyderCupEurope about being a playing captain (likely in Ireland in 2027) 🇪🇺 He said no. "Because I don't think you can do it…" pic.twitter.com/bTL0d6QbUl

Rory McIlroy has revealed that he has already dismissed the idea of being a playing captain at the Ryder Cup in the future out of hand, believing it to be impossible to balance both roles.

McIlroy, 36, had already mentioned last summer that he had turned down a chance to be playing captain at the 2027 Ryder Cup. That he was brought into discussions is not a surprise; McIlroy has been the team’s heart and soul for the better part of a decade and the event will be played in Ireland at Adare Manor,