UPDATE: Rory McIlroy has fired back at Bryson DeChambeau’s recent trash talk as the highly anticipated Ryder Cup kicks off at Bethpage Black this week. The stakes are high, and with 50,000 spectators expected daily, tensions are running hot as the two rivals prepare to face off.
In a candid interview with The Guardian, McIlroy dismissed DeChambeau’s attempts to provoke him, stating, “I think the only way he gets attention is by mentioning other people.” This response comes as DeChambeau, who plays for Team USA, previously expressed his eagerness to engage in smack talk during the tournament.
The rivalry between these two stars has intensified since their last encounter at the 2025 Masters, where McIlroy claimed his first green jacket, achieving a career Grand Slam. DeChambeau’s performance during that round was lackluster, prompting him to remark on the lack of communication between them. McIlroy countered, emphasizing, “I’m not going to try and be his best mate out there.”
The feud reignited during the 2024 U.S. Open, where DeChambeau triumphed after McIlroy faltered in the final round. Adding fuel to the fire, McIlroy’s outspoken criticism of LIV Golf, which DeChambeau now endorses, has further deepened the divide.
As the Ryder Cup approaches, fans are eager for fireworks both on and off the course. McIlroy is determined to lead Team Europe to victory, especially after their last meeting in Rome in 2023, where they defeated Team USA 16.5-11.5. “We intend to win as the visitors this time around,” McIlroy declared.
With the tournament set to begin, all eyes will be on these two competitors as they prepare for a showdown that promises to be electric. Stay tuned for live updates on this developing story as the Ryder Cup unfolds at Bethpage Black.
