McIlroy motivated by Ryder Cup?

Question

Is an urge to win for Europe behind Rory's recent return to form?

Answer 1

Yes, McIlroy was apparently worried that his recent form might see him fail to make Colin Montgomerie's European team, after looking at the points total on the Ryder Cup table. "I was just beginning to think I really need to get the finger out here not to have any late worries," he commented. That's not a worry now, McIlroy second in the places for the Ryder Cup team behind only Lee Westwood.