Rory McIlroy Savagely Responds To Phil Mickelson Gambling Report

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The Phil Mickelson gambling rumor continues to dominate headlines for golf.

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In Billy Walters' new autobiography that's due to come out in late August,

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he claimed that Mickelson tried to bet on the 2012 Ryder Cup when he was on the team.

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Mickelson then denied that report on Thursday afternoon, via Sports Illustrated.

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Following his round at the FedEx St. Jude Invitational on Thursday afternoon,

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golf star Rory McIlroy was asked about the report and had a pretty savage response.

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"At least he can get on the Ryder Cup this year because he won't be part of it," McIlroy said.

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The rivalry between McIlroy and Mickelson, as well as the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, doesn't appear to be ending anytime soon.

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