BBC Documentary on Rory McIlroy's "Major Breakthrough"

GreeBo · 05-07-2011 11:37AM

k.p.h wrote: »

Also does anyone notice whenever Rory McIlroy is on TV things go a bit astray here. :rolleyes:

Yes they do. Back on topic everyone please

me-skywalker · 05-07-2011 11:47AM

black francis wrote: »

You seem very quick to resort to name calling in your posts - you should ask yourself why this is - personally I don't think it's necessary in the context of expressing an alternative opinion.
As regards my problems with the documentary – I don’t think it’s acceptable to say ‘well they didn’t have millions to spend to it so it’s all right for it to be a bit rubbish’.
It may have made an interesting 20minute piece on his ‘Major Breakthrough’ but it seemed stretched out to me to fill an hour. Very boring in most parts and no sense of excitement conveyed. Could have been a lot better without spending extra money on it.

Go on enlighten us? What would your angle haven been? Your approach? How would you have lead the viewer to be on the edge of their seat with excitement.

If your going to slag somethign off because you didn't like it the honourable thign to do would be to explain why you didn't like it then explain how you think it could be improved.

Frank Black · 05-07-2011 11:50AM

k.p.h wrote: »

Also dose anyone notice whenever Rory McIlroy is on TV things go a bit astray here. :rolleyes:

By "bit astray" I presume you mean someone posting something that doesn’t fit with the homogenous cozy consensus that seems to exist on here.
Apologies if the mere notion of not agreeing with your opinion has caused you to splutter you G&T over the keyboard in shock.
I’ll leave ye to it – I’m sure ye can fill up a few more pages going on about the practice facilities in his back garden and commenting on how he’s a really down to earth lad with his head screwed on.

StephenHendry · 05-07-2011 11:55AM

enjoyed the programme very much last night, im surprised some have criticised bbc ni production here since rte never bothered doing a programme on rory or on graeme mcdowell last year

Uncle Mclovin · 05-07-2011 11:58AM

I actually liked it. Rory seems like a real nice guy.

His house is class and the practice facilities are amazing. Saying that he could surely afford to make his second greenkeeper fulltime.

He's got some lifestyle. Out of a jet into a cadillac police escort. Oh to have the money.

sunbabe08 · 05-07-2011 12:12PM

and i have no doubt is after buying mam and dad a couple nice things as well. seriously he's earned the right to buy the car and the house with the huge garden thats able to fit a decent size practice ground.

k.p.h · 05-07-2011 12:34PM

sunbabe08 wrote: »

and i have no doubt is after buying mam and dad a couple nice things as well. seriously he's earned the right to buy the car and the house with the huge garden thats able to fit a decent size practice ground.

Ah I feel you can never begrudge sports people and money. Sometimes people don't realize the sacrifices sports people make to get as skillful as they do. Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy down through the professional sports all the way down to our own local GAA stars. Rory has probably spent half his life hitting golf balls so if he wants to splash out on a nice car/house he might as well. Being as good as him is not a god giving talent, he worked hard for it.

Mr. Larson · 05-07-2011 12:38PM

He seems like a good kid, really enjoyed the programme as it got the viewer behind the scenes in his natural environment. Seems like family & friends are important to him, he seems to have learned some lessons, is willing to share it all with the public, he is determined to work harder than everyone else despite his obvious talent. Good kid with good attitude and good people around him, good on him. He can play a bit too.

Halfprice · 05-07-2011 02:02PM

thought it was very good myself. Is there anyone here that could say that if they had the money he had that they wouldnt have a lovely car, house etc... We all would and more.. His meltdown, how he handled it, and then the effort he puts in to get better and better.. He wins the open and then still heads off to play for his sponsors which wasnt a mad event or that and still had time to play with the kids, sign shirts, hats etc.. he just knows that he has to work harder and harder all the time. Really enjoyed it and look forward to more of him in the coming years. Compare him to the way Bubba waston melted down the other day in france... or how Tiger would think bad at signing etc.. Rory is like Mickhelson in a way... Likes to spend time with the people who support him all the time.. Great person and hope he keeps his style about him and doesnt change.

dwayned · 05-07-2011 02:04PM

Personally I thought it was a good feature.

I thought that I had heard on BBC Newsline last week they were actually creating a documentary on NI Golfers following GMAC and Rory as they prepared for the Open next week. Instead Rory won the US Open and things had to be rejigged a bit to produce a special.

.......I think.....

LostPassword · 05-07-2011 04:10PM

I'm still shocked after seeing Rory playing in jeans and even positively advocating same. Our glorious game and its traditions are dead.

Myksyk · 05-07-2011 04:12PM

Thoroughly enjoyable. Even my better half enjoyed it and she doesn't play.

But we only enjoyed it so we could contribute to the ongoing cozy consensus on boards.ie. In reality we don't have valid individual opinions on the programme.

sunbabe08 · 05-07-2011 04:47PM

LostPassword wrote: »

I'm still shocked after seeing Rory playing in jeans and even positively advocating same. Our glorious game and its traditions are dead.

would like to see if could get away with that on the golf course. in particular augusta.

k.p.h · 05-07-2011 05:42PM

sunbabe08 wrote: »

would like to see if could get away with that on the golf course. in particular augusta.

I reckon most clubs would let him out in a pair of speedo's if it pleased him

Benny Cake · 05-07-2011 06:41PM

Any idea if BBC are replaying this? Or is there any way to watch it through the BBC player from the ROI?

staker · 05-07-2011 07:18PM

McIlroy is so well-trained and well-spoken in front of the camera,he seemed to come across as totally non-emotional and repetitive at times on last night's show.
I'm a big fan of his as a golfer, but I'm disappointed to see he's seems to be another mass-media made package.
Obviously he's very ambitious and driven and hopefully he does go on to achieve greater things,I just found him a bit stale and mundane.
Hoping it was heavily edited and he really is a bit more excitable and flambouyant in real life.

dines08 · 05-07-2011 08:18PM

staker wrote: »

McIlroy is so well-trained and well-spoken in front of the camera,he seemed to come across as totally non-emotional and repetitive at times on last night's show.
I'm a big fan of his as a golfer, but I'm disappointed to see he's seems to be another mass-media made package.
Obviously he's very ambitious and driven and hopefully he does go on to achieve greater things,I just found him a bit stale and mundane.
Hoping it was heavily edited and he really is a bit more excitable and flambouyant in real life.

It's something that unfortunately comes with the fame. I'm sure as a professional sportsman it'd be part of the management company package to be trained in the do's and do not's of the media. Very hard to open up and not be a robot when every word you say is scrutinised. For example... Rory was sleeping in the car during the documentary while not wearing a seatbelt. You know there are people out there who would ring the BBC and complain that sort of thing. Sad sad b•••••d's

k.p.h · 05-07-2011 08:25PM

staker wrote: »

non-emotional and repetitive

Sounds like things that would make you good at golf if you ask me;)

GreeBo · 05-07-2011 11:51PM

Back on topic means no more rubbish, infractions have been handed out and more will follow if the same crap starts again.

sunbabe08 · 06-07-2011 12:13AM

k.p.h wrote: »

I reckon most clubs would let him out in a pair of speedo's if it pleased him

and that would probably get a lot more girls watching golf.

PARlance · 06-07-2011 02:42AM

Thought it was a great hours viewing... He came across as being very down to earth considering success/millions in the bank. I'd really doubt that I would stay that leveled after such fame and fortunes.

Right, I'm off to build my practice area now!

Boden08 · 06-07-2011 07:49AM

D_Red_Army wrote: »

Any idea if BBC are replaying this? Or is there any way to watch it through the BBC player from the ROI?

Watched it last night by downloading 2 applications TOR and mgeni for free. Very interesting documentary!

Beaulieu · 06-07-2011 09:28AM

Great program -fantastic access. I first saw Rors in Lough Erne in 2009 vs Harrington and was not inpressed. However he was only nine-nine-nine teen then...class act on TV and seems to have remained grounded.
One small thing surprised me though -he only got to call his Mum on the day after winning the US Open. Bit surprised at that as well as the BBC being allowed to film his call (which on the face of it looked genuine) to her in a car on the morning after.
Great programme -a must see.

the lawman · 06-07-2011 09:32AM

Beaulieu wrote: »

Great program -fantastic access. I first saw Rors in Lough Erne in 2009 vs Harrington and was not inpressed. However he was only nine-nine-nine teen then...class act on TV and seems to have remained grounded.
One small thing surprised me though -he only got to call his Mum on the day after winning the US Open. Bit surprised at that as well as the BBC being allowed to film his call (which on the face of it looked genuine) to her in a car on the morning after.
Great programme -a must see.

I remember him saying that he had tried the night before and couldn't get through. Even with that I did find it strange. The first person in the world I would want to talk to would be my Mum!!

ernieprice · 06-07-2011 09:47AM

I missed the programme but luckily enough I was able to download it from a site called www.uknova.com. I use utorrent to download it to. If anyone is unable to get it I can burn it on to a dvd for them.

sunbabe08 · 06-07-2011 09:50AM

i can only imagine the amount of calls he was getting from people and every one was pulling at him and he did say he tried.

JerryHandbag · 06-07-2011 10:06AM

Watched this last night, had it recorded. That practice area :eek: He really is leaving no stone unturned to become one of the best.

Uncle Mclovin wrote: »

His house is class and the practice facilities are amazing. Saying that he could surely afford to make his second greenkeeper fulltime.

I'd say the part time greenkeeper just works weekends to cover for the fulltime one. Nice little job to have though, I'd say Rory is a fairly laid back boss :pac:

ThunderCat · 06-07-2011 02:34PM

Anyone notice the Pine Valley t-shirt he was wearing the day after the US Open win? As well as being fortunate enough to play Augusta, it appears the lucky so and so has also played Pine Valley. For those who dont know, Pine Valley is regarded by many as the best course in the world. I read once in a book by dermot gilleece about the ryder cup in the K-Club, that Enda Kenny has played Pine Valley too.

ssbob · 06-07-2011 03:44PM

ThunderCat wrote: »

Anyone notice the Pine Valley t-shirt he was wearing the day after the US Open win? As well as being fortunate enough to play Augusta, it appears the lucky so and so has also played Pine Valley. For those who dont know, Pine Valley is regarded by many as the best course in the world. I read once in a book by dermot gilleece about the ryder cup in the K-Club, that Enda Kenny has played Pine Valley too.

Have heard of it but how come they never host any big tourneys?

ThunderCat · 06-07-2011 04:09PM

ssbob wrote: »

Have heard of it but how come they never host any big tourneys?

Well in the case of Pine Valley im pretty sure it's because they dont have the room for spectators and they dont have the room to expand to the 7500+ yards that seems to be the norm for PGA tour stops. It has hosted the Walker Cup tho and hosts an annual amateur tournament called the Crump Cup. Also, a lot of top clubs like that choose not to host a tournament anyway because they dont want to alter their course to suit the USGA or want to remain out of the limelight. Merion for example is one of the best courses in the states and it's deemed too short now and Cypress Point used to co-host the AT&T but didnt like the demands for course altering the PGA officials were trying to enforce on them so they withdrew. National Golf Links of America on Long Island has never hosted a tournament. Then there are the new breed of Americas elite such as Sand Hills in Nebraska and Pacific Dunes in Oregon that seem disinterested in hosting PGA tournaments anyway. Unfortunatly we dont always see the best courses America has to offer each thursday to sunday. Still tho, there's always Augusta each april.

BBC Documentary on Rory McIlroy's "Major Breakthrough"

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