Bryson DeChambeau had pleaded with USA captain Keegan Bradley for a chance to face off against Rory McIlroy in the Ryder Cup this week to ignite a simmering rivalry.
Alongside world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, McIlroy and DeChambeau have been two of the most pivotal figures in the game in recent years, with the pair swapping gibes in the build-up to Bethpage Black this week.