ROME — The room erupted in laughter as question after question was directed towards Rory McIlroy following Team Europe’s win in the Ryder Cup. McIlroy, as always, was the center of attention. Finally, a reporter decided to give McIlroy a break and asked a question to Jon Rahm instead. McIlroy sarcastically remarked that Rahm was only the best player in the world, which caused more laughter. Meanwhile, Viktor Hovland, who is currently playing better golf than anyone, went unnoticed. He wasn’t asked a single question during the press conference and was hardly mentioned, despite being one of the two Europeans who played all five matches and scoring 3 1/2 points. It’s clear that Hovland is the next great star in professional golf and deserves more attention. European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald noted that Hovland has worked hard on his weaknesses, turning them into strengths, making him a player to watch out for. Hovland’s talent and unique personality make him a force to be reckoned with.