Is McIlroy really a nice guy?

bucketybuck

That fat little bugger shouldn't have been anywhere near McIlroy, he should have gotten a good slap and told to learn some ****ing manners.

MayoSalmon

Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »

There is nothing to deny, your a clown that enjoys messing with people via the internet. Simples.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/aaro...p_ref=uk-sport

Tiger Mcilroy

MayoSalmon wrote: »

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/aaro...p_ref=uk-sport

Posting the same piece of shockingly poor "journalism" doesnt make either of you right.

Adamocovic

MayoSalmon wrote: »

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/aaro...p_ref=uk-sport

Im sorry but I never take the huffington post as a credible place to go. Its more of a blog and depends solely on the writers opinions. Might as well be one of us writing what we think.

This is the case for anyone who hasn't seen it, I personally don't get why its been talked about so much. I've seen stronger pushes by old women trying to get the communion before you.

MayoSalmon

Adamocovic wrote: »

Im sorry but I never take the huffington post as a credible place to go. Its more of a blog and depends solely on the writers opinions. Might as well be one of us writing what we think.
.

Yeah but its not, were on boards.ie and there huffington post which is one of the most Influential news outlets in media

Tiger Mcilroy

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Yeah but its not, were on boards.ie and there huffington post which is one of the most Influential news outlets in media

The guy writing it admits in the peice he has never been impressed with mcilroy so he is hardly coming from an objective position on the non story.

its trash journalism and nothing more.

osarusan

MayoSalmon wrote: »

there huffington post which is one of the most Influential news outlets in media

That article has been liked 7 times on FB, shared 3 times, and tweeted once.

Looking at the writer's twitter feed, it seems he did the tweeting.

Adamocovic

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Yeah but its not, were on boards.ie and there huffington post which is one of the most Influential news outlets in media

And what that makes their opinion the right one? You clearly didnt get what I was saying. My point is huffington post in terms of news usually just displays stories from other sources. The piece you linked seems to be one of their blog posts. It's pointless posting a link to that and trying to use it to back up your opinion. Be it someone on boards or someone from Huffington Post it's just peoples opinions. I'm sure there are many writers for papers and websites who don't agree with the backlash towards Rory but we don't go around posting their opinions, we can generate our own.

I'm not even a big McIlroy fan but the backlash for this is ridiculous.

Joe Doe

Hopefully the huffy post's webspiders won't crawl to to index the below page, as it may / or may not, be accurate....

http://waterfordwhispersnews.com/2014/07/21/tensions-ease-as-rory-mcilroy-autograph-kid-is-believed-to-be-russian/

MayoSalmon

Tiger Mcilroy wrote: »

The guy writing it admits in the peice he has never been impressed with mcilroy so he is hardly coming from an objective position on the non story.

its trash journalism and nothing more.

Yeah on 2nd read its not that objective but hardly daily mail stuff now.

Nerdlingr

Where's it in the rules he cant sign an autograph before filling in his scorecard?

Cienciano

bucketybuck wrote: »

That fat little bugger shouldn't have been anywhere near McIlroy, he should have gotten a good slap and told to learn some ****ing manners.

I don't like McIlroy, but agree with that. The guy just won a major a minute ago and that kid is hassling him for an autograph.

Adamocovic

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Where's it in the rules he cant sign an autograph before filling in his scorecard?

There are a lot of rules in Golf so it can be very tedious to find the exact one on the rule book but I might try later if I find time. Aside from where exactly it is the Royal Liverpool Club and the PGA did make it clear to the golfers not to sign any autographs or anything other than scorecards before they have handed in their scorecard. Presumedly to stop loads of people from requesting autographs in the future before the round is technically over.

Anyone who watched the golf also would know that the crowd last week hadn't been the most respectful as well. Only a minority I suppose but it is understandable Rory wouldn't have spent much time talking to the lad who tried to get his autograph before he was finished. Other fans had been kicked out for even heckling him during the round.

Ha I didnt expect the whole situation to become like this. Honestly what were the stewards doing that allowed the fan to get that close in the first place but really it this whole thing in my eyes has run its course.

Strange that it sparked threads about whether of not McIlroy is a nice guy, every other golfer would have acted the same.

razorblunt

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Manners cost nothing!!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/aaron-gratton/rory-mcilroy_b_5605223.html?utm_hp_ref=uk-sport

Agreed, so tell me again, why it was ok for a fan to duck under a cordone and run up behind a golfer who had yet to sign off on his round?

Nerdlingr

Adamocovic wrote: »

There are a lot of rules in Golf so it can be very tedious to find the exact one on the rule book but I might try later if I find time. Aside from where exactly it is the Royal Liverpool Club and the PGA did make it clear to the golfers not to sign any autographs or anything other than scorecards before they have handed in their scorecard. Presumedly to stop loads of people from requesting autographs in the future before the round is technically over.

Anyone who watched the golf also would know that the crowd last week hadn't been the most respectful as well. Only a minority I suppose but it is understandable Rory wouldn't have spent much time talking to the lad who tried to get his autograph before he was finished. Other fans had been kicked out for even heckling him during the round.

Ha I didnt expect the whole situation to become like this. Honestly what were the stewards doing that allowed the fan to get that close in the first place but really it this whole thing in my eyes has run its course.

Strange that it sparked threads about whether of not McIlroy is a nice guy, every other golfer would have acted the same.

Its just people were using Poulter's tweet where he said they are ASKED not to sign autographs as it being a RULE. Just wondering if it actually was. As you say its more of a safety thing, every Tom Dick and Harry would be jumping the rope fence to get at the golfers otherwise I suppose. Dunno if every golfer would have acted the same though - Rickie Fowler was posing for snaps with the two lads McIlroy had thrown out a few minutes later.

Adamocovic

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Its just people were using Poulter's tweet where he said they are ASKED not to sign autographs as it being a RULE. Just wondering if it actually was. As you say its more of a safety thing, every Tom Dick and Harry would be jumping the rope fence to get at the golfers otherwise I suppose. Dunno if every golfer would have acted the same though - Rickie Fowler was posing for snaps with the two lads McIlroy had thrown out a few minutes later.

Im a huge fan of Fowler. Im not too sure about the two lads at the end tbh. Ive heard conflicting reports that they weren't thrown out and he knew them and was joking, and another saying that there were two lads hanging around his clubs and suspected to have tried take something from the bag. Again I'm not too sure on the matter so can't really say my opinion of it (can't find much online either).

What I would say is, he just won his third major, and joined a group of only 2 other people to do so before the age of 26. Fans should appreciate that this is his moment to celebrate it with his family and not try run over to him to get an autograph. Most players go and do the autographs after celebrations so most people would know to just let him enjoy his moment and try get one later.

The sort of abuse McIlroy is getting for something I wouldn't consider a big incident is shocking tbh.

conorh91

Aphex wrote: »

Have no interest in him whatsoever. He does pull off a killer American accent in interviews though.

He should give Graeme McDowell a few lessons. Wtf is with that insufferable twang?

Zubeneschamali

Adamocovic wrote: »

There are a lot of rules in Golf so it can be very tedious to find the exact one on the rule book

I think the rule is 6-6b:

b. Signing and Returning Score Card
After completion of the round, the competitor should check his score for each hole and settle any doubtful points with the Committee. He must ensure that the marker or markers have signed the score card, sign the score card himself and return it to the Committee as soon as possible.
PENALTY FOR BREACH OF RULE 6-6b:
Disqualification.

Nerdlingr

Adamocovic wrote: »

Im a huge fan of Fowler. Im not too sure about the two lads at the end tbh. Ive heard conflicting reports that they weren't thrown out and he knew them and was joking, and another saying that there were two lads hanging around his clubs and suspected to have tried take something from the bag. Again I'm not too sure on the matter so can't really say my opinion of it (can't find much online either).

What I would say is, he just won his third major, and joined a group of only 2 other people to do so before the age of 26. Fans should appreciate that this is his moment to celebrate it with his family and not try run over to him to get an autograph. Most players go and do the autographs after celebrations so most people would know to just let him enjoy his moment and try get one later.

The sort of abuse McIlroy is getting for something I wouldn't consider a big incident is shocking tbh.

Yeah I was watching it live and rewound it a few times to see who McIlroy was talking about when he pointed over his shoulder to say 'oh and get these guys out of here'. Thought he was messing with his buddies he had just hugged etc but in the background Fowler was standing in for a photo with some random dude whilst another was taking the shot. Both didnt seem to be wearing any passes round their necks.
It was an unfortunate incident for McIlroy really - If it wasnt a kid but a middle aged man I dont think anyone would have a problem with him refusing the autograph. Mountains and mole hills!

Adamocovic

Nerdlingr wrote: »

Yeah I was watching it live and rewound it a few times to see who McIlroy was talking about when he pointed over his shoulder to say 'oh and get these guys out of here'. Thought he was messing with his buddies he had just hugged etc but in the background Fowler was standing in for a photo with some random dude whilst another was taking the shot. Both didnt seem to be wearing any passes round their necks.
It was an unfortunate incident for McIlroy really - If it wasnt a kid but a middle aged man I dont think anyone would have a problem with him refusing the autograph. Mountains and mole hills!

Exactly just seems like people who already disliked McIlroy are using this to try further prove why they don't like him!

I'm not a big fan, would have loved to see Sergio win, but can't take anything away from the lad, he's a great golfer and I don't know him personally like so many here to say whether he's a nice guy or not

BlimpyBoy

Adamocovic wrote: »

Im a huge fan of Fowler. Im not too sure about the two lads at the end tbh. Ive heard conflicting reports that they weren't thrown out and he knew them and was joking, and another saying that there were two lads hanging around his clubs and suspected to have tried take something from the bag. Again I'm not too sure on the matter so can't really say my opinion of it (can't find much online either).

What I would say is, he just won his third major, and joined a group of only 2 other people to do so before the age of 26. Fans should appreciate that this is his moment to celebrate it with his family and not try run over to him to get an autograph. Most players go and do the autographs after celebrations so most people would know to just let him enjoy his moment and try get one later.

The sort of abuse McIlroy is getting for something I wouldn't consider a big incident is shocking tbh.

I hate McIlroy since he made a balls of the Masters in 2011. I would have made a good few quid on that if he'd won.

Other than that I don't have much of a problem with him. He seems a bit of a knob but so do most golfers.

He should have told the kid to fcuk off.

MayoSalmon

razorblunt wrote: »

Agreed, so tell me again, why it was ok for a fan to duck under a cordone and run up behind a golfer who had yet to sign off on his round?

Its not....your point?

Ruu

First he hits that poor spectator in the 2012 Open with his wayward drive (yeah right, more like targeted fan!) and now brushing aside one of his followers. The set of the two security lads in navy/black, looked like they were going to rough up the young fella!

MayoSalmon

BlimpyBoy wrote: »

I hate McIlroy since he made a balls of the Masters in 2011. I would have made a good few quid on that if he'd won.

Other than that I don't have much of a problem with him. He seems a bit of a knob but so do most golfers.

He should have told the kid to fcuk off.

This is really it in a nutshell.

Phil Mickelson & Jimenez seem to be the only decent ones on tour

Ormus

snaphook wrote: »

It's like Phil Mickelson and the time he said Irish girls aren't pretty during the 1991 Walker Cup in Portmarnock. His reputation has been muck in Ireland ever since.*

It was taken completely out of context but used as a stick to beat him with.
He had and still has a reputation of being brash, cocky and full of himself.
His nickname is FIGJAM on the tour, which means **** I'm Good, Just ask me.
He could cure cancer but people would still loathe him. His personality just grates with people. Same with McIlroy.

McIlroy is only 25 and has made some poor PR mistakes in the past. There's a context to everything and two sides to every story there too. Any mistep he makes will be pounced on by his detractors. He is one of the all time greats now with his Open win. It's only a matter of time until he wins the Masters and complete his career slam. And all in his 20's. That's something to celebrate.

Tiger forged a repuation of being a wholesome family man superstar golfer. He was a marketer's dream and racked in the coin. The reality was that he was a cold, aloof arsehole who was chasing tail behind the wife's back. People bought into it and are a little unsure about McIlroy because the marketer's have deigned him to be Tiger 2.0. Fool me once etc etc

* What actually happened was that Mickelson hit a terrible tee shot into the rough, way off line. He was trying to be sarcastic and said "Irish girls aren't that pretty" as in I think they're pretty but I didn't need to hit a shiddy shot to get a closer look, I can do that anytime.

I haven't heard that story since the week it happened. Mickelson is a hugely popular golfer, known for being a genuinely nice guy.

Also that nickname is the least catchy I've ever heard. I'd say some journo made it up and tried to get it to catch on, but it never did.

As for McIlroy, he's just a kid and can seem a little obnoxious occasionally, but seems like a pleasant guy most of the time, which is a hell of a job when you're a multi millionaire in the public eye of the Irish begrudgers and you're from Northern Ireland (a place from which you will never please everyone).

Apart from all that, nobody here knows him personally well, so shame on anyone who puts a man down behind his back like that. Get a life.

snaphook

Ormus wrote: »

Apart from all that, nobody here knows him personally well, so shame on anyone who puts a man down behind his back like that. Get a life.

Eh, I was actually defending Mickelson.

The FIGJAM thing? Remember Tin Cup? Don Johnson's character?
Sweet as pie when the cameras are there but an asshole in private.

Mickelson's begrudgers have tried to paint him in such a light, as in "You don't know what he's really like". Any successful person in any field will have begrudgers.

I remember Greg Norman interviewed about how the other Professionals disliked his style and brashness such as arriving to tournaments by helicopter and making more from appearance fee's than from winning's in prize money. His attitude was that they could have had all those trappings of success if they focused like him on being the best rather than bitching about such things.

MayoSalmon

Ormus you were doing sooo well.

I don't know Lance Armstrong, John Terry or Luis Saurez personaly...don't think there be much opposition in condeming their personalities to the wanker category.

Adamocovic

MayoSalmon wrote: »

Ormus you were doing sooo well.

I don't know Lance Armstrong, John Terry or Luis Saurez personaly...don't think there be much opposition in condeming their personalities to the wanker category.

You threw Rory McIlroy into the same category as Lance Armstrong (years of cheating) , John Terry (had an affair with the mother of his best friends child) and Saurez (convicted of racism and biting). The others I suppose people have reason to lose disrespect for but....wow what has McIlroy done that makes you not like him this much haha.

Ormus

snaphook wrote: »

Eh, I was actually defending Mickelson.

The FIGJAM thing? Remember Tin Cup? Don Johnson's character?
Sweet as pie when the cameras are there but an asshole in private.

Mickelson's begrudgers have tried to paint him in such a light, as in "You don't know what he's really like". Any successful person in any field will have begrudgers.

I remember Greg Norman interviewed about how the other Professionals disliked his style and brashness such as arriving to tournaments by helicopter and making more from appearance fee's than from winning's in prize money. His attitude was that they could have had all those trappings of success if they focused like him on being the best rather than bitching about such things.

I know you were defending Mickelson. I was just disagreeing with what you said, not your overall sentiment.

I'm sure there is the odd begrudger, but Mickelson has gotta be one of the most popular guys in golf. Fans love him, he has a reputation for being really down to earth and generous, and is probably the most exciting golfer of the last 20 years.

jimgoose

Heh. The Americans call Colin Montgomerie Mrs. Doubtfire, don't they.