After winning the Open Championship in July, Rory McIlroy announced to the crowd at Royal Liverpool that he appreciated the kindness of the fans, even though he was a supporter of Manchester United of the English Premier League.
On Saturday, it's safe to say he got a warmer reception at Old Trafford.
And after meeting some legendary names at the home of Man United, McIlroy got into a comical Twitter back-and-forth with Arsenal fan and fellow Ryder Cupper Ian Poulter.
Hey you can keep your Claret Jug but can I have my suit back please Mr @McIlroyRory I thought something was missing. pic.twitter.com/wI12lw7qdV
- Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 16, 2014
Sorry @IanJamesPoulter you must be mistaken... this suit was only available with the claret jug! ��
- Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) August 16, 2014
And the red socks? @McIlroyRory Sorry @IanJamesPoulter you must be mistaken.. this suit was only available with the claret jug! ��
- Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 16, 2014
Yes them red socks. I thought Van Gaal was going to ask you to take off that suit and help your boys out. They needed it. @McIlroyRory
- Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 16, 2014
You do realize they are the only trophies that will be paraded at Old Trafford this season. @McIlroyRory
- Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) August 16, 2014
