What a night that was for Irish golf and after Rory McIlroy was crowed The Masters Champion, the cameras rolled back into the studio and the former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley gave a few words about Rory McIlroy his fellow Irishman.

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People weren’t happy with McGinley had to say ..

The greatest moment in Irish golfing history (and possibly in all Irish sport) and we go over to Paul McGinley….”Well he’s not everybody’s cup of tea”

What a langer

— Barry McCarthy (@BarryMc1984) April 13, 2025

Replaced him with Nick towards the end. Thankfully. Give Rory the respect he deserves

He also said nobody has come close to a grand slam in the last 20 years. Mickelson has won 3 of the slams and was 2nd 6 times in the other one. Six times isn’t close though.

It’s true though. He’s detested by many, the Brit haters, the Liv golf diehards and many more. But he has answered them with his ability. Harrington winning the British Open and Lowry winning it were for me every bit as great.

Thought it was refreshingly honest – was happy for mcilroy bur doesn’t even make my top 20 Irosj sporting moments because eh….it’s not an Irish sporting moment

He’s not. I’m delighted for him, but he’s not universally popular in the same way as a Harrington or a Lowry might be. Could be a Nordie thing or he’s made a few PR missteps over the years too. Maybe not the line to lead with afterwards though.