{"id":671533,"date":"2026-01-03T16:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/671533\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T16:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:43:13","slug":"roy-keane-golf-rant-sparks-ian-wright-walkout-ahead-of-rory-mcilroy-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/671533\/","title":{"rendered":"Roy Keane golf rant sparks Ian Wright walkout ahead of Rory McIlroy appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ian Wright had seen enough \u2014 and he was not sticking around for Roy Keane\u2019s latest rant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Arsenal legend stunned viewers by walking off set after Keane launched into a brutal takedown of golf, just moments before Rory McIlroy<\/a> was due to appear on The Overlap.<\/p>\n

With Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville and Jill Scott looking on, the chat took a sharp left turn when the conversation drifted towards the fairways \u2014 and Keane wasted no time swinging the axe.<\/p>\n

The former Manchester United skipper boldly declared that golf \u201clooks easy\u201d, mocking the way elite players are cheered for knocking in short putts.<\/p>\n

Wright, a passionate golfer, instantly smelled danger.<\/p>\n

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He warned Keane he wanted no part of the debate \u2014 but Keane kept digging, and digging, and digging.<\/p>\n

Eventually, Wright hit breaking point.<\/p>\n

The 62-year-old couldn\u2019t believe what he was hearing\u2026 and simply walked out.<\/p>\n

Speaking on The Overlap, Keane kicked things off by saying: \u201cI don\u2019t play golf but it looks easy. I have to say. You just get it in the hole.\u201d<\/p>\n

Wright immediately shut it down: \u201cI am not going into this..\u201d<\/p>\n

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But Keane wasn\u2019t done.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He doubled down with: \u201cThe best players in the world. The hole is there and I am here.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am one of the best in the world and I get it in the hole and everybody applauds it.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou are just putting it in the hole. I am 100 per cent serious.\u201d<\/p>\n

That was enough. Watch what happened in the video at the bottom of the page.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Moments later, McIlroy finally joined the table \u2014 and the room erupted.<\/p>\n

Keane greeted the five-time major winner and grand slam champion with a handshake and a hug, telling him: \u201cNice to see you, good to see you.\u201d<\/p>\n

McIlroy, clearly aware of what he was walking into, fired straight back: \u201cI am very ready for Roy. Very ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Northern Irishman even presented Keane with a Masters flag, adding another layer of comedy to the already chaotic scene.<\/p>\n

McIlroy had written on the flag: \u201cThanks for all the great memories watching United over the years- Rory McIlroy, Masters champion.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The World No.2 told Keane during his first Overlap appearance that he was snubbed an autograph as a young kid.<\/p>\n

Once settled, McIlroy covered a wide range of talking points, including his openness<\/a> to LIV Golf stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau returning to the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n

He also discussed the Ryder Cup, and suggested USA captain Keegan Bradley could have done more to curb the abuse<\/a> at Bethpage Black, where Europe edged out the United States 15\u201313.<\/p>\n

Watch the full episode below, and Keane’s explosive golf rant at the start of the video:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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