Rory McIlroy forced to wear Liverpool jersey after losing Late Late Show bet

Rory McIlroy’s Humbling Experience: Wearing a Liverpool Jersey After Losing a Bet

Rory McIlroy, the four-time major winner and lifelong Manchester United fan, found himself in an uncomfortable situation after losing a friendly putting contest to The Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty. The forfeit for the contest was that the loser had to wear a Liverpool jersey on camera, a fate worse than death for a devoted Red Devils fan like McIlroy.

 

The putting contest took place on the course at Royal County Down, where McIlroy is competing for his second Irish Open win of his career. Despite his impressive golfing skills, McIlroy struggled with his putting, ultimately losing to Kielty. The television presenter was overjoyed with his victory, and McIlroy was left to face the music.

 

As Kielty pulled out a Liverpool jersey, McIlroy seemed to see the funny side, joking, “To be honest, I would probably rather be a Liverpool fan at the minute.” However, his humor was short-lived, as he was forced to don the jersey and pose for the cameras. McIlroy looked down at the Liverpool crest on his chest and said, “Oh my goodness. That is so bad, so bad.”

 

The Northern Irishman was clearly uncomfortable wearing the jersey of his rival team, but he took the loss in stride. Kielty, on the other hand, was thrilled with his victory, saying, “So sorry Rory, but a bet’s a bet.”

 

McIlroy’s appearance on The Late Late Show was not just about the lighthearted putting contest. He also opened up about the recent difficulties in his marriage and struggles away from the game of golf. “I think sometimes life can get a lot and it can get too much,” he said. “There’s been a lot going on this year, golf wise and then obviously personal wise as well. I had to take a little bit of a break and get away from the game more than anything else.”

 

McIlroy’s comments highlighted the pressures of being a professional golfer and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. “Golf and the business of golf had become all-consuming for me for the last couple of years, and I needed to take a bit of time away to realize what was actually important to me,” he said. “Friends, family, enjoying myself, enjoying the fact that I was this little boy in Holywood and I’ve grown up to be whatever it is that I am, and I need to enjoy that time.”

 

McIlroy’s humility and willingness to poke fun at himself made for an entertaining and relatable interview. Despite his struggles on and off the course, he remains one of the most beloved and respected figures in golf.