Rory McIlroy Gets Honest on New Career Goals, a Ryder Cup Captaincy, and His Future in Golf
5-time major champion, and career grand slam winner, Rory McIlroy sits down with our own Kevin Van Valkenburg to talk legacy, career goals, life after golf, and his bucket list courses.
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Rory I have a group that goes to Bandon every other year, let me know if you want in. 21:07
This is the Rory McIlroy we all love. Down to earth, thoughtful, honest. This is why he's a lot of our favorite golfers and athlete personalities.
Awesome work….best interview I’ve seen in years……
Awesome interview. Kevin sounds a little like Alan Shipnuck if you close your eyes.
YOU KNOW WITHOUT A DOUBT THE RYDER CUP IS NOW WHY RORY COMPETES… REALLY A SHAME NY F'ED IT UP….. NEVER AGAIN…… THE RYDER CUP IS ABOUT SPORTSMANSHIP…. RESPECT, AND DIGNITY…… IF THE PGA CAN'T CONTROL THE FANS….. IT SHOULD ABANDON THE CUP FOREVER….
One of the best interviews I have seen for a long time, really thoughtful questions…..Great job ❤
We are incredibly lucky to have Rory. Few professional athletes are as gifted – even fewer are as grounded, articulate, and curious about what it is to be a good and interesting human being.
Many of us who have watched him grow into a wonderfully mature man these past two decades love him like a brother. Here's hoping that this third act of his career will be the best yet.
Such a terrific interview. I love how conscientious Rory is here and all his answers seem well measured and meaningful.
Hes my age?! Fuck he looks much older.. No insult just damn.. I thought he was closer to 46.
did y'all light this? key light is a little dark.
I was bummed that KVV left NLU but it looks like he's found a great, if not better, position.
There’s only one thing left and that’s the true grand slam and that’s most likely not going to happen. Anything motivating now is fabricated. There’s nothing left to prove and money is not needed.
This should be on it's own channel streaming tv, beyond youtube
Great work, Kevin. This feels like a lane where you shine.
This is all well and good but we were promised lunch with the boys
Great, insightful video. Thanks
Great interview! So insightful, gotta love this guy!
Great stuff KVV / TFE. I’d love to say do more of this but Rory is so good in these settings that I’m not sure it would work as well
I see KVV I click. it's quite simple
RORY!!!
Rory would destroy Pasatiempo. Probably only hit driver 4-5x
KVV this is outstanding. Short, sharp questions – then just letting Rory talk. So refreshing.
What brilliantly laid out questions . Very impressive
Holy smokes – that was an incredible video and interview. Almost had an ASMR vibe with the birds and flies and machinery, felt like I was there. Congrats guys
the no is 10
Hate to see my guy using a public forum to beg for T100 invites !
Love you Rors 💚🖤💚
The kid is centered and has clearly found a sort of bliss. Love it for him.
Enjoye Rory’s thoughtful answers here
Bravo. So well done by all involved.
Well, not going to be a good legacy, maybe a torn golf shirt with dried tears?
Why would they let him continue this interview with spinach stuck in his bottom tooth?
KVV is the best in the golf business at using the sport as a vehicle to tell stories about humans and their emotions
Amazing! But Rory really should’ve flossed. Just saying.
It's refreshing to hear an interviewer not pushing for controversy, cheers to you mate.
The weasel in chief.
Rory is such a sweetheart. I wish him much success, especially with St. Andrews and growth of TGL.
Thank you KVV
Incredible job KVV, please please please more of these in 2026
Great interview, let Rory talk and we can just listen. Thanks kvv and Rory. 2 propper pros and humans
Well done. I so enjoy thoughtful questions and answers.
I don’t understand how any one can not like him. He’s had years of facing and failing the same thing publicly and kept going he’s a great example of what drive and positive attitudes can do for you. Look at all the golfers that win a few majors and disappear
You heard the man. No iPads in the house!
YouTube served up a Titleist advert for me midway through this video – I’m sure Andy will be tickled by that
I’m a bit younger than Rory but it’s still wild to see the man he’s grown into compared that curly headed kid I first saw in ‘09. Fantastic interview, thank you for this.
2 goats in the room. Love KVV.
Great interview👏🏻⛳️
As usual, KVV one of the best in the industry, solid work brother.
Interviews like this are why I'll always be a big fan of Rory. He cares, he thinks through things