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McIlroy believes the “player-led” dynamic of the US team is in striking contrast to the European side led by Luke Donald.<\/p>\n
Having captained Europe to an empathic win in Rome two years ago, Englishman Donald remains at the helm for the attempt at a first win on US soil since the 2012 Miracle of Medinah.<\/p>\n
McIlroy said: “I think they give the captaincy a different perspective. It really feels like it’s a player-led team in America.<\/p>\n
“Obviously, we have our input as players on the European team. But but we do have that one figurehead in Luke. That’s important.<\/p>\n
“In Rome, when the Americans got off to a pretty rough start, because Zach gave the team so much ownership, they had nowhere or no one to look to.<\/p>\n
“They were looking at each other instead of having a focal point to be like, ‘Okay, tell us what to do.’<\/p>\n
“That is something Europe has done very, very well. But also the players have allowed the captain to be the captain as well.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n