Rory McIlroy revisits Ryder Cup bust-up with four-letter Patrick Cantlay barb
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rory McIlroy has labelled Patrick Cantlay a “d***” while recalling the pair’s clash during the Ryder Cup. open image in gallery Rory McIlroy and Joe LaCava had a confrontation on the 18th green “There was a bit of argy-bargy at the back of the 18th green with Fred Couples and Thomas Bjorn – and that’s fine – but as I’m walking back to the locker room I can feel this red mist coming over me. “There were also three texts and two missed calls from Tiger, because they’re obviously still close,” McIlroy said. “I sent him a quick message: ‘It will be fine – long day – just want to go to bed.’” Europe regained the Ryder Cup with victory in Rome, continuing their dominance on home soil.