Rory McIlroy has welcomed Sergio Garcia’s selection for Europe’s Ryder Cup squad to face the United States. The Spaniard was one of the four players given wildcards by team captain Thomas Bjorn on Wednesday. McIlroy believes Garcia’s overall contribution to the team – on and off the course – helped him earn a place ahead of higher-ranked players such as Rafa Cabrera Bello. “Sergio’s [Ryder Cup] record speaks for itself,” said the Northern Irishman. “But it’s the things people don’t see – the intangibles such as what he does in the team room – which have got him his pick.
