{"id":350035,"date":"2026-01-03T14:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/350035\/"},"modified":"2026-01-03T14:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T14:01:09","slug":"roy-keane-golf-rant-sparks-ian-wright-walkout-ahead-of-rory-mcilroy-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/350035\/","title":{"rendered":"Roy Keane golf rant sparks Ian Wright walkout ahead of Rory McIlroy appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ian Wright had seen enough \u2014 and he was not sticking around for Roy Keane\u2019s latest rant.<\/p>\n<p>The Arsenal legend stunned viewers by walking off set after Keane launched into a brutal takedown of golf, just moments before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/players\/rory-mcilroy\" data-entity-type=\"taxonomy_term\" data-entity-uuid=\"af3de653-62db-4df6-b6c6-18281f91c1cb\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"Rory McIlroy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rory McIlroy<\/a> was due to appear on The Overlap.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>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<p>Wright, a passionate golfer, instantly smelled danger.<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>He warned Keane he wanted no part of the debate \u2014 but Keane kept digging, and digging, and digging.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, Wright hit breaking point.<\/p>\n<p>The 62-year-old couldn\u2019t believe what he was hearing\u2026 and simply walked out.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Wright immediately shut it down: \u201cI am not going into this..\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>But Keane wasn\u2019t done.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He doubled down with: \u201cThe best players in the world. The hole is there and I am here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am one of the best in the world and I get it in the hole and everybody applauds it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are just putting it in the hole. I am 100 per cent serious.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That was enough. Watch what happened in the video at the bottom of the page.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Moments later, McIlroy finally joined the table \u2014 and the room erupted.<\/p>\n<p>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<p>McIlroy, clearly aware of what he was walking into, fired straight back: \u201cI am very ready for Roy. Very ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Northern Irishman even presented Keane with a Masters flag, adding another layer of comedy to the already chaotic scene.<\/p>\n<p>McIlroy had written on the flag: \u201cThanks for all the great memories watching United over the years- Rory McIlroy, Masters champion.\u201d<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>The World No.2 told Keane during his first Overlap appearance that he was snubbed an autograph as a young kid.<\/p>\n<p>Once settled, McIlroy covered a wide range of talking points, including his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/tour\/liv-golf\/rory-mcilroy-believes-golf-needs-liv-golf-stars-bryson-dechambeau-and-jon-rahm-back\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"c405b372-74c5-422e-8a61-42318c04fd8d\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"Rory McIlroy believes golf needs LIV Golf stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm back\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">openness<\/a> to LIV Golf stars such as Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau returning to the PGA Tour.<\/p>\n<p>He also discussed the Ryder Cup, and suggested USA captain Keegan Bradley <a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfmagic.com\/tour\/ryder-cup\/keegan-bradley-told-rory-mcilroy-you-should-have-done-more-stop-ryder-cup-abuse\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"211e9e5a-a646-43b7-82c1-286e0f98782f\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" title=\"Keegan Bradley told by Rory McIlroy: You should have done more to stop Ryder Cup abuse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">could have done more to curb the abuse<\/a> at Bethpage Black, where Europe edged out the United States 15\u201313.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the full episode below, and Keane&#8217;s explosive golf rant at the start of the video:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p> Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe to our Newsletter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ian Wright had seen enough \u2014 and he was not sticking around for Roy Keane\u2019s latest rant. 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