Fans of Team USA have been left fuming after spotting a glaring mistake with their recently released merchandise.
Ahead of this year’s Ryder Cup, Team USA have begun rolling out their official gear for the tournament – including one Ralph Lauren collaboration which has fans talking.
The t-shirt in question – the ‘Ralph Lauren 2025 Ryder Cup Graphic T-Shirt in Refined Navy’ – is being sold for $65 and boasts a ‘bold golfer graphic’ on the front.Â
However, eagle-eyed fans have claimed that the silhouette of the golfer bears a striking resemblance to Rory McIlroy and his signature high-finish follow-through.Â
McIlroy is gearing up for his eight consecutive Ryder Cup with Team Europe and will be hoping to help them retain their title which they won back in 2023.Â
The topic of the t-shirt – and the debated McIlroy silhouette – has reportedly been raised in the Tour locker room, with many convinced that it is the 36-year-old.
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted a glaring mistake in a Team USA Ryder Cup t-shirt
Fans are convinced that the silhouette is of Team Europe star Rory McIlroy
According to The Telegraph, one insider said: ‘That’s definitely Rory, nobody swings like him.’
A screenshot of the t-shirt on the Ryder Cup website quickly began circulating social media as speculation grew on Monday night.Â
Ralph Lauren have teamed up with Team USA for the Ryder Cup and will be kitting out all of the players during the tournament. Action gets underway on September 26th.
While Team USA may have McIlroy on their merchandise, it appears there is no love lost from the Europe star after his stunning triumph in the Irish Open.Â
McIlroy appeared to send an ominous warning to his American rivals after his play-off victory over Swede Joakim Lagergren on Sunday afternoon.
McIlroy said: ‘I thought it would be a nice homecoming with a green jacket but this has exceeded my expectations. I am so happy to play the way I did and get the win. It is incredible.Â
‘Moments like this are what you remember. I think 2025 will go down as one of the best, if not the best, of my career. But there is a lot still coming up, with Wentworth next week and then the Ryder Cup.’
Rory McIlroy’s impressive recent form continued as he claimed victory at the Irish Open
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley will be hoping to reclaim the Ryder Cup trophy
On the subject of the Cup later this month, it must alarm the Americans that not only has Europe’s leading man put distance between himself and his post-Masters blues, but he has now rediscovered his winning touch.
McIlroy collected his fourth title of the season at the Irish Open on Sunday and with it his first since that balmy evening in Augusta five months ago.
The title nearly slipped away from the 36-year-old, had it not been for an incredible 27-foot putt on the par-five 18th which sent it to a play-off.Â
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USA Ryder Cup team leaves fans furious after making huge merch blunder ahead of showdown with Europe