Golf Icon Rory McIlroy Once Had a Special Request for Billionaire Kanye West

The golf world is often closely connected to entertainment, both on and off the course. With celebrities often interested in the game, many events turn into star-studded affairs. Ultimately, this results in some interesting golfer-celebrity interactions. One such unlikely duo is Rory McIlroy and Kanye West.

While there was no direct interaction between the two, the 20-time PGA Tour winner had a special request for the rapper.

What request did Rory McIlroy have for Kanye West?

Back in 2015, McIlroy – along with many other golfers – spoke to Billboard about the artist they would like to play with. McIlroy chose West, which would certainly make for an interesting scenario. While there is little probability of the two meetings and playing, they could be an interesting duo to watch.

“Kanye West. I would love to spend four or five hours in his ­company just to see what he’s like. It would be very interesting,” McIlroy said.

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One cannot help but agree with McIlroy. After all, there is something amusing about McIlroy possibly teaming up with a billionaire like West.

Which other players revealed the celebrity they want to play golf with?

During the interview, Jason Day chose to play with One Direction, who disbanded in 2016. Luke Donald chose Calvin Harris as he is an EDM fan, while Christina Kim chose Eminem.

Interestingly, One Direction’s Nial Horan has previously caddied for McIlroy. Furthermore, the two of them even played together BMW PGA Championship’s celebrity pro-AM and the Dubai Desert Classic Pro-Am.

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That being said, McIlroy last played the Players Championship this year. Finishing T33, the 32-year-old will only aim to score better. He will also be missing the WGC-Dell Match Play, probably looking to miss a few events before returning. Irrespective of which tournament he plays next, fans are always eager to watch him play.

Which event do you think McIlroy will play next? Let us know in the comments below.

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