Raging Rory McIlory held back and bundled into car after aggressively pointing at rival as he leaves Ryder Cup course
RORY MCILROY appeared to get into a heated altercation with caddie Joe LaCava after day two of the Ryder Cup.
The 34-year-old was bundled into a car at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club as the incident threatened to get out of hand.
PeacockRory McIlroy got into an altercation after day two[/caption]
PeacockMcIlroy appeared to furiously point at LaCava outside the venue[/caption]
Furious McIlroy appeared to shout and point aggressively at Patrick Cantlay’s caddie outside of the venue.
He was allegedly unimpressed with the exuberant celebrations from LaCava while the 18th hole was still live during the afternoon’s fourballs.
McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick lost the match to Cantlay and Wyndham Clark, but the two Europe stars believed they could’ve halved it.
Team USA – and LaCava in particular, celebrated Cantlay’s fine putt on the last hole in a manner that riled McIlroy.
LaCava and other members of the team were seen waving their hats.
McIlroy and LaCava had a brief encounter on the green, but the argument continued to spill over as McIlroy left the course.
The Northern Ireland-born golfer moved towards his rival and was pointing his finger repeatedly in his direction.
It’s alleged he shouted “That is a f****** disgrace”.
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He had to be held back by team-mate Shane Lowry who then bundled him into a waiting car.
American caddie Jim ‘Bones’ Mackay was seen among the chaos, but he attempted to calm the situation.
The USA won three of this afternoon session’s four matches.
Speaking after his defeat earlier today, McIlroy said: “Matt and I played well.
“Obviously they had a great finish and Patrick made three great putts at the end to seal the deal, so hats off to them.
“They played a great match, and… a few scenes there on 18 and just fuel for the fire tomorrow.”
Steve Sands said on the broadcast: “Rory McIlroy took issue with him (LaCava) waving the hat before he had to make his putt there, and then when he turned around Shane Lowry gave Joe a little bit of lip and Joe gave it right back to Shane. This thing’s getting heated out here.”
PAMcIlroy and LaCava appeared to have words on the 18th[/caption]
GettyLaCava celebrated wildly before McIlroy had a chance to halve the hole[/caption]
PeacockMcIlroy had to be held back by Lowry[/caption]
PeacockThe 34-year-old was bundled into a car[/caption]
