Rory McIlroy - "As a young player I always wanted to play for Ireland"
Rory McIlroy has said it's more likely than not he will play for Ireland at next year's Tokyo Olympics.
The County Down native turned down the chance to represent Ireland in Rio back in 2016.
McIlroy said in the past that he resented the Olympics and felt no connection to either the Irish or British flag, but the 30 year old has had a change of heart - press PLAY
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