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World number one Rory McIlroy against Ryder Cup with no cheering fans

Mar 5, 2020; Orlando, Florida, USA; Rory Mcilroy hits his tee shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill Club & Lodge. [Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports]

World number one Rory McIlroy has added his voice to the chorus of players opposed to the idea of playing this year’s Ryder Cup without spectators.

With the global golf season in chaos due to the coronavirus pandemic, the game’s administrators are running through a range of possible scenarios as they attempt to plot a path back to competition.

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