McIlroy, who lives on the identical road as Donald, mentioned he had spoken to the previous world primary about staying on for a 3rd time period in “fairly just a few talks earlier than the brand new yr”.
After the announcement, Donald informed BBC Sport that he wished to take a while after the final Ryder Cup to benefit from the victory, which got here underneath a dramatic backdrop because of the extremely charged environment in New York.
McIlroy mentioned “it is a huge a part of your life” so he understood why Donald wished to take his time over committing for 2027.
“It is a large time dedication. He places rather a lot into it, however he is put his golf profession on maintain for six years to do that,” mentioned the Northern Eire participant.
“He has to really feel like all the pieces else that is occurring is true, and Diane [Donald’s wife] must be into it. The children should be into it and it is much more than simply his resolution on the finish of the day.”
McIlroy mentioned he was decided to play a key function at Adare Manor, the primary time he would play a Ryder Cup on the island of Eire.
“On the finish of the day, all of us see the chance for him to go down as the best Ryder Cup captain ever if we will go and win in Eire.
“I am excited for him and for the chance that he has.
“I simply need to be part of that group to assist him attempt to make that historical past.”
