Top 10 Euro story lines of the decade: Rory’s statements, Sergio’s tantrum

Rory McIlroy hasn’t been afraid to speak his mind, and the Ryder Cup has provided plenty of drama in our top 10 story lines of the decade.

Rory McIlroy during the first round of the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield.

8. ‘Brain dead’ Rory McIlroy

McIlroy opened with a 79 in the 2013 Open Championship at Muirfield and then said: “That was brain dead!” That line was manna from heaven for British newspapers and duly filled the back pages of sports pages nationwide.