Golf-McIlroy, bitten by Olympic bug, looks forward to 2024 Paris Games

FILE PHOTO: Aug 1, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Rory McIlroy (IRL) tees off on the first hole during the final round of the men's individual stroke play of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Kasumigaseki Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

(Reuters) - Rory McIlroy was a bit reluctant to compete at the Tokyo Olympics but on Wednesday he said the experience changed his opinion and he is looking forward to the 2024 Paris Games.

McIlroy was initially a disinterested participant in the Tokyo Olympics, where he represented Ireland, saying he was not a patriotic guy and only doing it because he felt it was the right thing to do for the sport.