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Agence France-Presse

Spurred on by heckling from the US crowd, Rory McIlroy bared his teeth at the 2016 Ryder Cup and formed a one-two punch with Thomas Pieters before finally running out steam on Sunday.
World number three McIlroy had been the most determined European player all week at Hazeltine National, but an 18-hole singles battle against America’s top player Patrick Reed took every ounce of energy he had.


“I am running on fumes,” McIlroy told reporters following Europe’s 17-11 loss to the US in the 41st Ryder Cup.
“I won three points. I wish I could have been better, but I did all I could.
“All the energy I expended this week, it caught up to me on the back nine today. I was trying to summon up the energy. I was trying to do everything I could. I was taking loads of fluids and trying to eat plenty.
Tears flow as emotional United States win Ryder Cup at Hazeltine to finally end losing streak
“There is not much more I could have done.”
McIlroy lost to Reed 1-up in a epic showdown that lasted 18 holes and kicked off the singles matches on Sunday morning.
On Saturday, McIlroy had security eject a heckler that had made a crude comment to him as he walked towards a tee box.
“A couple of people out there crossed the line. We will take it on the chin,” McIlroy said.
US stretches Ryder Cup lead as Rory McIlroy rips hecklers on difficult day two for Team Europe
McIlroy and Ryder Cup rookie Pieters formed a dynamic duo in the foursomes and four-ball sessions.
It is a partnership that McIlroy wants to take into the next Ryder Cup in two years in France and beyond.
Pieters continued his strong play on Sunday by beating another long hitter J.B. Holmes 3 and 2.
McIlroy said Pieters reminds him of another Belgian golfer, Nicolas Colsaerts, who had an impressive Ryder Cup debut in 2012 at Medinah the last time the event was held in the US.
“He (Pieters) was like Nicolas Colsaerts a few years ago. No offence to Nicolas, but Pieters is a lot better,” McIlroy said.
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During Sunday’s post match news conference, McIlroy put his arm around Pieters and said, “I’ve got a partner beside me for the next 20 years. I am not letting anyone else have him.”
McIlroy was critical of the course setup at Hazeltine this week saying that it rewarded players for poor shots.
“It was more beneficial to them,” he said. “It didn’t seem like bad tee shots were being punished as much as they should have.
“Any advantage you get when you are the home team, you take it.”
McIlroy said Europe are looking to build a team for the future and that is one of the reasons they decided to include six rookies this year.
Ryder Cup redemption in sight: Team USA hoping to avenge the ‘Miracle at Medinah’
“A few of our rookies didn’t have the greatest first time Ryder Cup, but they will be better in two years’ time.”
He is looking forward to the 2018 Ryder Cup in France and threw out a few names of people he would like to see become the next team captain.
“Looking towards Paris, there is Lee Westwood, (Padraig) Harrington or Thomas Bjorn. Any one of those guys could do it,” McIlroy said.
“Because of our team culture and they way we all get along, it could be any one of those guys.”


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Rory McIlroy reacts to the gallery after his putt on the eighth hole during his singles match with Patrick Reed. Photo: EPA

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe and Danny Willett of Europe react during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. David Cannon/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Rory McIlroy taunts the gallery to make some noise after sinking a long birdie putt on the eighth hole during match play against U.S. player Patrick Reed on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016 at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. (Jerry Holt/Minneapolis Star Tribune/TNS)

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe plays a shot during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. Sam Greenwood/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Danny Willett, Sam Torrance, Martin Kaymer, Chris Wood and Rory McIlroy of Europe look on during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. Andrew Redington/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

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Spurred on by heckling from the US crowd, the Northern Irishman bared his teeth at the 2016 Ryder Cup and formed a one-two punch with Thomas Pieters before finally running out steam
