Rory McIlroy says LIV defectors Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood are too far removed from the European players to be considered as future Ryder Cup captains.

Both Ian Poulter and Lee Westwood were two of the biggest names to make the move to LIV Golf in 2022, but the Majesticks GC due failed to find their best form this campaign

VIRGINIA WATER, England — Rory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe’s emerging stars after defecting to LIV Golf.