I'm more than just a flag: McIlroy
The 23-year-old could have to choose between representing Ireland or Britain at the Games in Rio.
The 23-year-old could have to choose between representing Ireland or Britain at the Games in Rio when golf becomes an Olympic sport for the first time. "It's a tough one,” said McIlroy.
“Being from Northern Ireland brings its own difficulties whenever you have to choose who to play for or an allegiance. It's just a difficult position to be in because you don't want to let anyone down and you don't want to upset anyone. I feel I'm more than just a flag. I play golf and I'm an international sports person and it doesn't tie me to one flag or one allegiance."
Published in The Express Tribune, December 25th, 2012.
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