Rory McIlroy - Photo: © F.FROGER / 3Ds

Whistling Straits, Wisconsin is scheduled to host the event September 25-27.

"My personal intuition is that I don't see how it can happen, so I don't think it will happen", the world number one told NI BBC Sport.

“I think the majority of players would like it to be pushed back to 2021 so that they can play in front of the crowd and have the atmosphere that makes the Ryder Cup so special. "

“It's the players who make the Ryder Cup. If they don't agree and don't want to play, then there is no Ryder Cup. "

“I see her being pushed back until 2021 and honestly I think that would be the right decision. "

Europe have won seven of the last nine Ryder Cups, the last of which was in France in 2018.

No worries about traveling to Europe

Rory McIlroy joined Americans Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff in a charity skins game in Florida earlier this month, which went without spectators.

Golf competitions around the world have been suspended since March 12 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the PGA Tour is scheduled to resume on June 11, behind closed doors, at the Charles Schwab Colonial event in Texas.

Rory McIlroy, who is expected to make the first three PGA Tour tournaments upon his return, has revealed he would have no concerns about traveling to Europe later in the year.

" This is a difficult question. There is a lot in the air, but if there are big events in the fall, then I can ”Rory McIlroy replied when asked if he plans to play in Europe later this year.

"Maybe if Wentworth is moved in October, what they're thinking about, then I could see myself going to play at this event. "

“I was as disappointed as everyone that The Open was canceled this year. I think it would have been a good date in September if we could have played it. "

“I wouldn't have had any concerns about my trip to Europe. I think if you stick to the guidelines, I don't see why we should be afraid to travel ”.

Rory McIlroy unsure of Irish Open play

The postponed 2020 Irish Open was scheduled to take place this week at the Mount Juliet Estate with a fall date being considered.

Rory McIlroy, who did not make it to last year's event in Lahinch, said he was not sure whether he would make it to this year's tournament if it did.

"I don't know, I really don't know", He said. “I didn't look past the PGA Tour play-offs [scheduled for September]. All I have identified for the end of the year down to the minute are the majors, everything else is really in tune with the times. "

“I would love to see the Irish Open play out, but I imagine if it did it would be behind closed doors meaning the public wouldn't see the big names competing up close and in person ".

McIlroy made headlines around the world ahead of the charity match when he criticized the way US President Donald Trump handled the coronavirus crisis.

The 31-year-old says he's comfortable giving his opinion on issues if asked, but it's not because of his position at the top of the world rankings.

"It has nothing to do with being number one in the world, it's just that I'm more comfortable with who I am and what I believe in", he added.

"Whether I'm world number one or number 100, if I'm asked my opinion, then I'm happy to share it for the most part".

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