Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

02-08-2020 5:54pm

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Going to a course you have had success on can change the mindset.

Portrush comes to mind.

BoardsMember · 02-08-2020 6:17pm

I think we're grasping at straws if we think a course will sort out his issues. More parts of his game are misfiring each week, and everything seems to be going in the wrong direction. He's miles from a win, especially considering how many elite players are playing well.

Bubbaclaus · 02-08-2020 6:23pm

Dav010 wrote: »

Portrush comes to mind.

Does it? Cos he had success there when he was 15? You're reaching a bit there Dave. Even more than usual.

02-08-2020 6:33pm

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

Does it? Cos he had success there when he was 15? You're reaching a bit there Dave. Even more than usual.

Could he know a course better and feel more comfortable? I know they changed a few holes for the Open, but for a long time he held the course record, I’d say he had some success there. I think you reached a bit yourself that he can change his mindset just like that cause of a previous “success” what was it, five years ago?

Bubbaclaus · 02-08-2020 7:01pm

Dav010 wrote: »

Could he know a course better and feel more comfortable? I know they changed a few holes for the Open, but for a long time he held the course record, I’d say he had some success there. I think you reached a bit yourself that he can change his mindset just like that cause of a previous “success” what was it, five years ago?

If you read my post properly you will see that I never suggested that any success will happen, simply that players returning to courses that they have had some success on can help them find a missing spark sometimes. The memories of victory flood back.

Using an amateur tournament from when a player was 15 years old as an example as to why you think I'm wrong is just trying to be argumentative for the sake of it.

Happy4all · 02-08-2020 7:42pm

Rory had plenty to say about Tommy Fleetwood, ruining his game sitting back home due to Covid.

Ironically, he is out there this week, paired together final Round and Tommy playing the better golf and finishing ahead of him.

02-08-2020 7:47pm

Bubbaclaus wrote: »

If you read my post properly you will see that I never suggested that any success will happen, simply that players returning to courses that they have had some success on can help them find a missing spark sometimes. The memories of victory flood back.

Using an amateur tournament from when a player was 15 years old as an example as to why you think I'm wrong is just trying to be argumentative for the sake of it.

So your theory has a limit of 5 yrs, should be interesting to see if you are right, but I wouldn’t be placing a bet on a memory from 2015.

Bubbaclaus · 02-08-2020 7:54pm

Dav010 wrote: »

So your theory has a limit of 5 yrs, should be interesting to see if you are right, but I wouldn’t be placing a bet on a memory from 2015.

That's fine, I dont require any betting advice from you anyway but thanks for the tip.

Mantis Toboggan · 02-08-2020 8:19pm

Happy4all wrote: »

Rory had plenty to say about Tommy Fleetwood, ruining his game sitting back home due to Covid.

Ironically, he is out there this week, paired together final Round and Tommy playing the better golf and finishing ahead of him.

What did he say above Tommy?

Mantis Toboggan · 02-08-2020 8:19pm

Happy4all wrote: »

Rory had plenty to say about Tommy Fleetwood, ruining his game sitting back home due to Covid.

Ironically, he is out there this week, paired together final Round and Tommy playing the better golf and finishing ahead of him.

What did he say above Tommy?

bren2001 · 02-08-2020 8:25pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

What did he say above Tommy?

Commented on some of the Europeans staying at home just after the restart:

"Personally, if I were in their shoes and I was asked to come over to the States and shelter in place or quarantine for two weeks before these tournaments, I would have done that...I mean, if you really care about your career and care about moving forward, you should be here, I think. Last week was 70 World Ranking points for the winner, this week it's 74."

Source: https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12008919/rory-mcilroy-questions-if-likes-of-tommy-fleetwood-and-francesco-molinari-care-enough-about-careers

Mantis Toboggan · 02-08-2020 8:45pm

bren2001 wrote: »

Commented on some of the Europeans staying at home just after the restart:

"Personally, if I were in their shoes and I was asked to come over to the States and shelter in place or quarantine for two weeks before these tournaments, I would have done that...I mean, if you really care about your career and care about moving forward, you should be here, I think. Last week was 70 World Ranking points for the winner, this week it's 74."

Source: https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12008919/rory-mcilroy-questions-if-likes-of-tommy-fleetwood-and-francesco-molinari-care-enough-about-careers

OK so not about Tommy at all then just a general comment.

Looks like Tommy took the advice anyway. Great to see him back.
The European tour isn't really an option for him.

Mantis Toboggan · 02-08-2020 8:48pm

Mcllroy hasn't been upto standard since the restart. Some good stuff there but the consistency isn't and he's making some poor decisions.

Think he could come good towards the end of the season but I can't see him competing next week. Just too many errors and not sharp enough at the moment.

Happy4all · 02-08-2020 8:53pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

OK so not about Tommy at all then just a general comment.

Looks like Tommy took the advice anyway. Great to see him back.
The European tour isn't really an option for him.

oh, but the irony of it:

"The golfer Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that he would skip the Rio Games, which are set to begin in August, because of concerns about the Zika virus, becoming the highest-profile athlete yet to withdraw over the health scare."

munsterlegend · 02-08-2020 9:06pm

Happy4all wrote: »

oh, but the irony of it:

"The golfer Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that he would skip the Rio Games, which are set to begin in August, because of concerns about the Zika virus, becoming the highest-profile athlete yet to withdraw over the health scare."

Rory is full of contradictions as he opens his mouth so much about everything. Not playing well at the moment so probably better off keeping his mouth shut and focusing on the undoubted golf talent he has.

bren2001 · 02-08-2020 9:09pm

Happy4all wrote: »

oh, but the irony of it:

"The golfer Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that he would skip the Rio Games, which are set to begin in August, because of concerns about the Zika virus, becoming the highest-profile athlete yet to withdraw over the health scare."

There's a significant difference between skipping a single event which was the Olympics and skipping several PGA tour events in a condensed year.

The Zika virus was also clearly a lie to get out of more difficult questions surrounding the event.

Saying that, I don't agree with his view on the European lads.

02-08-2020 9:45pm

munsterlegend wrote: »

Rory is full of contradictions as he opens his mouth so much about everything. Not playing well at the moment so probably better off keeping his mouth shut and focusing on the undoubted golf talent he has.

Considering he performed poorly since the restart and lost the No1 spot, in hindsight it wasn’t the brightest to say they should have played for the sake of their careers.

tobsey · 02-08-2020 11:26pm

Dav010 wrote: »

Considering he performed poorly since the restart and lost the No1 spot, in hindsight it wasn’t the brightest to say they should have played for the sake of their careers.

That’s just petty. He went out and competed and it hasn’t gone well, but he tried. He made a general comment that he thought players should be out and competing for the sake of their careers, I think plenty would agree that the likes of fleetwood, Molinari and stenson should have done what was needed to get to America and play. Mcilroy is one of the few that will actually speak his mind though.

Happy4all · 02-08-2020 11:50pm

bren2001 wrote: »

There's a significant difference between skipping a single event which was the Olympics and skipping several PGA tour events in a condensed year.

The Zika virus was also clearly a lie to get out of more difficult questions surrounding the event.

Saying that, I don't agree with his view on the European lads.

that's it. he lied. why didn't he say he had no interest in it.

Happy4all · 02-08-2020 11:52pm

I prefer the honesty of Shane. A streaky player, so maybe in form for next week

03-08-2020 12:30am

tobsey wrote: »

That’s just petty. He went out and competed and it hasn’t gone well, but he tried. He made a general comment that he thought players should be out and competing for the sake of their careers, I think plenty would agree that the likes of fleetwood, Molinari and stenson should have done what was needed to get to America and play. Mcilroy is one of the few that will actually speak his mind though.

Normally I would agree with you, he went out and tried. But seen as there is a pandemic ongoing, I think it was unwise. Would he criticise Padraig Harrington now for pulling out of next weeks tournament? I don’t think so.

Just to provide some acknowledgement and balance, a good day today, that makes it terrible/good/bad/good for this comp, maybe that in itself is consistent performance.

Mantis Toboggan · 03-08-2020 7:17am

Happy4all wrote: »

I prefer the honesty of Shane. A streaky player, so maybe in form for next week

You do realise Shane also pulled out due to Zika virus?

https://amp.independent.ie/sport/golf/shane-lowry-pulls-out-of-the-olympic-games-due-to-zika-fears-34840971.html

tobsey · 03-08-2020 11:41am

Dav010 wrote: »

Normally I would agree with you, he went out and tried. But seen as there is a pandemic ongoing, I think it was unwise. Would he criticise Padraig Harrington now for pulling out of next weeks tournament? I don’t think so.

Just to provide some acknowledgement and balance, a good day today, that makes it terrible/good/bad/good for this comp, maybe that in itself is consistent performance.

Harrington is not at the same stage of career as fleetwood and molinari. They are both still in their prime and should be competing to win tournaments. Padraig isn’t really, although he could put a week together some time.

Bubbaclaus · 03-08-2020 11:43am

tobsey wrote: »

Harrington is not at the same stage of career as fleetwood and molinari. They are both still in their prime and should be competing to win tournaments. Padraig isn’t really, although he could put a week together some time.

Harrington is getting the game ready for the PGA Tour Champions. I could see him do very well on there when he hits 50s.

Seve OB · 04-08-2020 6:49pm

Mantis Toboggan wrote: »

You do realise Shane also pulled out due to Zika virus?

https://amp.independent.ie/sport/golf/shane-lowry-pulls-out-of-the-olympic-games-due-to-zika-fears-34840971.html

You do realise that Shane was being honest regarding his Zika virus fears and not just using it as an excuse?

Remind me · 04-08-2020 10:46pm

Dav010 wrote: »

Could he know a course better and feel more comfortable? I know they changed a few holes for the Open, but for a long time he held the course record, I’d say he had some success there. I think you reached a bit yourself that he can change his mindset just like that cause of a previous “success” what was it, five years ago?

He had an unbelievable round that week but I think he was beaten in the first round after the cut? Portrush changed a lot in 14: years and he acknowledged himself how under prepared he was for what it meant to be there for the open.

I am a Rory fan but do think he needs a big week, this should suit him but I don't see where the turn in form is coming from.

Hoping for the peak in November!

Remind me · 04-08-2020 10:52pm

Happy4all wrote: »

oh, but the irony of it:

"The golfer Rory McIlroy said Wednesday that he would skip the Rio Games, which are set to begin in August, because of concerns about the Zika virus, becoming the highest-profile athlete yet to withdraw over the health scare."

Big difference between the consequences of covid and zika.

Very little irony. Governments all over the world highlighting the importance of not traveling. Sports people, businesses etc... Highlighting the fact.

People comparing viruses to have a go at Rory is peak anti Rory

04-08-2020 11:11pm

Remind me wrote: »

Big difference between the consequences of covid and zika.

Very little irony. Governments all over the world highlighting the importance of not traveling. Sports people, businesses etc... Highlighting the fact.

People comparing viruses to have a go at Rory is peak anti Rory

I don’t think anyone wants to discuss virology, but there is a shed load of irony precisely because of the consequences, and advice on travel. McIlroy said he wouldn’t travel due Zika, but saw fit to criticise those who wouldn’t travel due to Covid, I would say that it is a unique perspective, and isn’t without irony.

It’s not anti-Rory, it’s just comment on how he sometimes says things that he shouldn’t.

McIlroy and Lowry are in good company on the first two days of the PGA.

05-08-2020 9:14am

I've a feeling we'll be requesting another title change on Monday morning next.

This is the week.

Remind me · 05-08-2020 10:12am

Dav010 wrote: »

I don’t think anyone wants to discuss virology, but there is a shed load of irony precisely because of the consequences, and advice on travel. McIlroy said he wouldn’t travel due Zika, but saw fit to criticise those who wouldn’t travel due to Covid, I would say that it is a unique perspective, and isn’t without irony.

It’s not anti-Rory, it’s just comment on how he sometimes says things that he shouldn’t.

McIlroy and Lowry are in good company on the first two days of the PGA.

People clearly do want to discuss both viruses!

Anyway I agree his comments were wrong. It's an extremely personal decision on what people do and do not do during covid.

I see him doing well this week.

neddynasty · 05-08-2020 10:26am

Exactly wrote: »

I've a feeling we'll be requesting another title change on Monday morning next.

This is the week.

This the first major in about 5 years I haven't put a few quid on Rory to win. So definitely a big week ahead. He's almost guaranteed to win now.

Dr. Bre · 05-08-2020 10:50am

Will Rory relish playing with Tiger?

Whiplash85 · 05-08-2020 11:03am

neddynasty wrote: »

This the first major in about 5 years I haven't put a few quid on Rory to win. So definitely a big week ahead. He's almost guaranteed to win now.

He has been very expensive to follow over the last 5 years in majors. I hope it wasn't big stakes.

Rikand · 05-08-2020 3:36pm

Dr. Bre wrote: »

Will Rory relish playing with Tiger?

Probably not. He'll be bursting his bollix to hit it miles outside him

DuckSlice · 05-08-2020 3:47pm

Rikand wrote: »

Probably not. He'll be bursting his bollix to hit it miles outside him

Does he have to burst his bollix to hit it past tiger these days?

A Shaved Duck? · 05-08-2020 3:57pm

Rikand wrote: »

Probably not. He'll be bursting his bollix to hit it miles outside him

Its baffling the logic behind this statement.. Mcilroy hits it past tiger all day with little effort.

The rory bias is crazy on boards.

ionadnapokot · 06-08-2020 11:59am

Whiplash85 wrote: »

He has been very expensive to follow over the last 5 years in majors. I hope it wasn't big stakes.

Just Lay him in every Major. Every single one for the last 6 years & the next 6 years....and beyond!! Very profitable:pac:

Happy4all · 06-08-2020 6:03pm

poor putts for two bogeys

CSWS101 · 06-08-2020 6:16pm

Happy4all wrote: »

poor putts for two bogeys

Doesn't look confident with it. Horrendous looking putter too

mighty magpie · 06-08-2020 6:28pm

CSWS101 wrote: »

Doesn't look confident with it. Horrendous looking putter too

Was expecting to see something new following your post but the spider putter has been on tour for a long time now. Wouldn't say horrendous myself

Remind me · 08-08-2020 12:51am

Great stretch of holes by Rory to be back into it. Hopefully he can finish off the back 9 with another couple.

The shot into 9 was top quality.

tobsey · 08-08-2020 12:53am

Super putt for the eagle there as well. Unlucky not to make it.

Remind me · 08-08-2020 12:57am

Tricky putt coming up on 11

Remind me · 08-08-2020 1:36am

Jesus that was a horror show by Rory

Golfgraffix · 08-08-2020 8:14am

Remind me wrote: »

Jesus that was a horror show by Rory

I fell asleep and missed 12. What happened ?

touts · 08-08-2020 9:27am

Golfgraffix wrote: »

I fell asleep and missed 12. What happened ?

Typical Rory at a major. Played brilliantly in places. Moved into contention. Then had a triple bogey out out of nowhere and mentally that finished him.

callaway92 · 08-08-2020 1:13pm

touts wrote: »

Typical Rory at a major. Played brilliantly in places. Moved into contention. Then had a triple bogey out out of nowhere and mentally that finished him.

Definitely didn’t finish him mentally. He was 1 under for his last 6 holes after that.

Rikand · 08-08-2020 6:49pm

callaway92 wrote: »

Definitely didn’t finish him mentally. He was 1 under for his last 6 holes after that.

It's a pity he had it. he'd be well in the mix otherwise

callaway92 · 08-08-2020 11:05pm

Rikand wrote: »

It's a pity he had it. he'd be well in the mix otherwise

Ya - Very disappointing

tobsey · 21-08-2020 11:51pm

He’d break your heart. I’m a big fan but it’s so difficult watching what he’s doing these days. Missing putts from inside 2 feet. Not making anything else when he has the chance.

Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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