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'I've been proven wrong': Rory McIlroy regrets ever being so skeptical about Olympics

Rory McIlroy admits he was wrong about golf in the Olympics.

Five years ago at The Open Championship, McIlroy addressed his decision to not participate in golf’s long-awaited return to the Olympics at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.

He didn’t mince words, either.

“Honestly, I don't think it was as difficult a decision for me as it was for him (Jordan Spieth),” McIlroy said toward the tail end of his pre-Open presser at Royal Troon. “I don't feel like I've let the game down at all. I didn't get into golf to try and grow the game.