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07:52 PM ET 01.04 | The number one golfer in the world, Rory McIlroy, is considering skipping the 2016 Rio Olympics in order to avoid alienating his fans from different countries. McIlroy is debating whether to play for the Irish national team or British national team, but he may just pass on the games instead of upsetting one of the fan bases. "I just think being from where we're from, we're placed in a very difficult position," McIlroy said. "I feel Northern Irish and being from Northern Ireland you have a connection to Ireland and a connection to the UK. If I could and there was a Northern Irish team, I'd play for Northern Ireland. Play for one side or the other, or not play at all because I may upset too many people. Those are my three options I'm considering very carefully."

Rory McIlroy, Getty Images

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January 4, 2013 08:00 PM ET

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You're an Irishman dude.............Grow a set and play for Ireland.............

And he is my favorite golfer and I am proud to be of Irish descent !!!!!!!!!!!

Mickey Bad Arse

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January 4, 2013 09:10 PM ET

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Why is this a story now? He's got lots of time to mull it over before making a decision.

THE BISHOP!

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January 4, 2013 09:12 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:10 PM ET 01.04 by THE BISHOP!

Why is this a story now? He's got lots of time to mull it over before making a decision.

It's a story to me because he is Irish............Not British........

Mickey Bad Arse

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January 4, 2013 10:52 PM ET

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Originally posted 09:12 PM ET 01.04 by Mickey Bad Arse

It's a story to me because he is Irish............Not British........

You're missing my point Mick. I'm referring to the time line of the story. It's breaking 3 and a half years before the next summer olympics.

THE BISHOP!

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January 5, 2013 01:10 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:52 PM ET 01.04 by THE BISHOP!

You're missing my point Mick. I'm referring to the time line of the story. It's breaking 3 and a half years before the next summer olympics.

and this thread will still be here Bishop ;-)

Harry Crack

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January 5, 2013 08:12 PM ET

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and this thread will still be here Bishop ;-)

True dat Harry.....true dat!

THE BISHOP!

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January 6, 2013 01:20 PM ET

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and this thread will still be here Bishop ;-)

Ha!

Rex Racer

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January 7, 2013 11:12 AM ET

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Those wind conditions on Maui are insane! Golf balls were blowing off of the greens before the players could even address their putts.

THE BISHOP!

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January 9, 2013 02:50 PM ET

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Originally posted 10:52 PM ET 01.04 by THE BISHOP!

You're missing my point Mick. I'm referring to the time line of the story. It's breaking 3 and a half years before the next summer olympics.

Tee times are filling fast....