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Europe’s victory at Bethpage Black was McIlroy’s sixth in eight Ryder Cup appearances and second in America after also playing in 2012’s memorable triumph at Medinah. <\/p>\n
Speaking on Tuesday, Donald – who also led Europe to their 2023 win in Rome – said McIlroy would make a “good captain”, but the world number two does not expect to take the reins until the “mid-2030s”. <\/p>\n
“Certainly not 2027 [at Adare Manor in Ireland],” he laughed when asked if he would like to lead the side. <\/p>\n
“I hope I’m still playing at that point and good enough to put points on the board for Europe. But yeah, I would love to be the European team captain at some point.<\/p>\n
“But that will be when I’m not good enough to make the team, or I make way for the new generation to come along.”<\/p>\n
McIlroy is returning to action at this week’s DP World Tour’s India Championship – a new tournament – alongside Ryder Cup team-mates Shane Lowry, Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland. <\/p>\n
Grouped with Hovland and US Ryder Cup player Ben Griffin, McIlroy begins Thursday’s first round at Delhi Golf Club at 02:55 BST. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n