Rory McIlroy has said it is “more likely than not” he will play for the Republic of Ireland in the Tokyo Olympics last year.
The Ulsterman declared he would represent the Republic of Ireland before the return of golf at Rio in 2016 but then pulled out citing the zika virus as reason.
The four-time Major champion, who is also eligible to play for Great Britain and Northern Ireland, later admitted his decision was based on his reluctance to choose between the two nations.
Speaking before this week's US PGA, the 30-year-old said: “More likely than not I will play. I think it will be a great experience. Right now, in my mind I will play.”
Asked for which country, McIlroy said tersely: “The same one as I said before.”
He later added: “I am excited to be going to the Olympics and to be representing Ireland.”
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