Rory McIlroy ends his Open week with another message to Bryson DeChambeau

Rory McIlroy ended his Open week by saying he would love to see Bryson DeChambeau tee up at the Irish Open later this year. 

The Masters champion renewed his rivalry with the 32-year-old at Royal Birkdale this week. 

After the LIV star incurred a controversial two-shot penalty during the second round, the Northern Irishman was among the few to stick his head above the parapet and criticise the golfer. 

McIlroy said there was no doubt DeChambeau was deserving of the penalty and he also lashed out at the American's antics.

His reported brief refusal to commit to playing the weekend led to a delay in the publication of round three tee times. 

"I'm not particularly fond of him," McIlroy said. 

That being said, McIlroy would love to see DeChambeau tee up at his national open in September. 

The tournament is being staged at Trump International Golf Links over 10-13 September.

"Having someone like Bryson at the Irish Open would be great for the tournament, absolutely," McIlroy said after finishing the 154th Open in a tie for 40th. 

No longer enthused

McIlroy also revealed he will not play on the PGA Tour until the middle of next month. 

He has dramatically reduced his playing schedule over the last 18 months in an attempt to concentrate on the major championships, prolong his career and retain his enthusiasm for the sport.

McIlroy admitted it was "fair to say" that he no longer is enthused with playing on the North American circuit. 

"There's been years where I've given it maybe more of my attention and years that I haven't," he said. 

"I guess I'm just at a stage that I have other things that I prioritise"

Governance issues are also playing their part, it appears. 

He added: "The PGA Tour is in a lot of flux at the minute with a lot of their schedule and structure and everything like that. 

"So I think the change where it doesn't matter where you are in the top 30 going into the Tour Championship, it's like I just need to be in the top 30 going in there to have a chance to win a FedExCup. 

"So why would I care about the first two?

"I sort of came to that decision last year, and I'm just sort of doing the same thing."

Future plans

McIlroy defended his Masters title in April but underwhelmed at the US PGA Championship and U.S. Open. 

"I haven't really took the time to enjoy that or celebrate that," he said. 

So what will he do for the next few weeks?

"Poppy's got another four weeks off school until she goes back, sort of middle to end of August, so just going to enjoy the summer holidays with her and Erica. 

"That's what I'm looking forward to the most.

"Then obviously I'll get back to playing and still in a decent position, I guess, in both title races. 

"As long as I'm in the top 30 going into the Tour Championship, and then I'm in a decent spot still in the Race to Dubai. 

"So [I will] try to play hard until the end of the season and then try to win one or both of those."