Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

Dav010 · 20-02-2019 3:01pm

rooney30 wrote: »

Where is the evidence for this ? Any sports science / golf swing biomechanics paper you can reference to support this ?
All the tops guys are a bit buff. I’m sure there is good reason for this from a sports science point of view . You can be sure they will be taking advice from guys with a phd level of study in their field They all have some definition but it’s not as if they walking around like hulk hogan( Rory included)
It’s a wonder that Tiger won anything at all, maybe if he went the Shane Lowry route he would have beaten Jacks record

I can’t quote evidence, just a fable, when Samson cut his hair he lost his strength. Not sure either if Tiger had a beard he would have beaten Jack, but you could be right about that as well.

The buff bit I can’t comment on, you might want to look at other threads for an opinion on that.

rooney30 · 20-02-2019 3:30pm

Dav010 wrote: »

I can’t quote evidence, just a fable, when Samson cut his hair he lost his strength. Not sure either if Tiger had a beard he would have beaten Jack, but you could be right about that as well.

The buff bit I can’t comment on, you might want to look at other threads for an opinion on that.

Your obviously immune to sarcasm . The hair comment was made with tongue firmly in cheek . I’m sure most in here would have picked up on that .

It was made mainly in response to a few wild statements made in here based on false intuition and pseudo science

Rikand · 20-02-2019 6:54pm

martinkop wrote: »

165 yds on shot tracker. Finished 27 yds short.

I thought Radar called it as 144 in commentary, but maybe that was 164..... It was radar after all

20-02-2019 7:01pm

Its 165 according to shot tracker anyways JT was 2 yards behind that and he hit a 9 iron if I remember correctly which landed pin high but ended up at the back of the green

Dav010 · 20-02-2019 7:02pm

rooney30 wrote: »

Your obviously immune to sarcasm . The hair comment was made with tongue firmly in cheek . I’m sure most in here would have picked up on that .

I bet the irony of that is lost on you, fore!

Joe_ Public · 20-02-2019 9:57pm

Rikand wrote: »

I thought Radar called it as 144 in commentary, but maybe that was 164..... It was radar after all

144 to front edge perhaps? That would sound about right anyway given pin was a back placement.

idle · 21-02-2019 12:54am

ligerdub wrote: »

There seems to be a lot of murmurs online about McIlroy and McGinley having a bit of a falling out. While it wouldn't be a huge surprise if it's true (both of them seem to have a habit of falling out with people), is there any real evidence of it?

I felt it was a bit risky of McGinley to openly criticise part of Rory's game, particularly to describe some of it as "average" all the same.

As for Rory not being aware he was in contention on Sunday, he wasn't really in contention until literally the point at which he holed that bunker shot. He started the day at -9, whereas the leader started the round at -17, and there were 2 starting from -13. He was at -11 when he hit that bunker shot, he could hardly be expecting to be furiously looking at leaderboards sitting on -2 for the day when he started miles behind the leaders.

Rory turned 3 under. JT who lead by 4 teeing of bogeyed 3 of the first 5 holes.

I’m not saying Rorys back nine would have been any different but it’s surely better knowing that the leaders are coming back to you and that a solid back 9, in conditions where guys are dropping shots, could get it done.

Trampas · 21-02-2019 9:02am

Confirms he’s not playing Irish open.

He hasn’t rejoined the euro tour yet so any points collected this week won’t count to race to Dubai.

Maybe he did have a fallen out with Paul but we don’t know.

Not a good sign for Irish open this year for attracting some more big names

Remind me · 21-02-2019 9:11am

Article says he will retain card but not play Irish open.

His reasoning for not playing is understandable as a lot of players do the same but very disappointing that he won’t be in Lahinch

Donald Trumped · 21-02-2019 9:23am

As a Clare man myself, he has basically given the two fingers to Lahinch GC, Keith Pelley, the European Tour, Irish golf fans and Irish golf in general. Rory showing enormous ego here I feel. There must be a serious wedge between McGinley and Rory, but that should not be an excuse for Rory to skip his national Open.

With his huge standing in the game, whether justified or not, this crazy decision by the four time major winner to skip the Irish Open, will inevitably lead to this fine event being completely overshadowed by Rory's absence.

Lahinch GC will showcase what is best about the county of Clare. That should be the focus now I hope. No player is bigger than the European Tour or golf in general. The Irish Open will do just fine in my opinion. But obviously this no Rory in Lahinch distraction, will not help the reputation of this great championship.

On a side note, ticket sales and much needed revenue for the local economy, could be negatively impacted by Rory's absence. He has done a huge disservice to Irish golf with this provocative decision, that will lead whether we like it or not, to further questions about Rory's nationality and all that.

Mantis Toboggan · 21-02-2019 9:26am

Real pity about the Irish open, good job I booked tickets for the open.

Whiplash85 · 21-02-2019 9:34am

Donald Trumped wrote: »

As a Clare man myself, he has basically given the two fingers to Lahinch GC, Keith Pelley, the European Tour, Irish golf fans and Irish golf in general. Rory showing enormous ego here I feel. There must be a serious wedge between McGinley and Rory, but that should not be an excuse for Rory to skip his national Open.

With his huge standing in the game, whether justified or not, this crazy decision by the four time major winner to skip the Irish Open, will inevitably lead to this fine event being completely overshadowed by Rory's absence.

Lahinch GC will showcase what is best about the county of Clare. That should be the focus now I hope. No player is bigger than the European Tour or golf in general. The Irish Open will do just fine in my opinion. But obviously this no Rory in Lahinch distraction, will not help the reputation of this great championship.

On a side note, ticket sales and much needed revenue for the local economy, could be negatively impacted by Rory's absence. He has done a huge disservice to Irish golf with this provocative decision, that will lead whether we like it or not, to further questions about Rory's nationality and all that.

Very well put. It is a slight to Irish golf and particularly co Clare. Not even his most ardent supporter could defend it. Disgraceful

martingriff · 21-02-2019 9:40am

It is understandable why he is not playing to me. He wants to prepare in what he thinks is the best possible way to win a Major in his own place. Who would not do that. Is it disappointing for the Irish Open yes. Will the media mostly Irish try to play the it's an Irish Open with no Rory yes as it will sell papers and air time. But that is not on Rory that is on the nedia

Remind me · 21-02-2019 9:41am

Donald Trumped wrote: »

As a Clare man myself, he has basically given the two fingers to Lahinch GC, Keith Pelley, the European Tour, Irish golf fans and Irish golf in general. Rory showing enormous ego here I feel. There must be a serious wedge between McGinley and Rory, but that should not be an excuse for Rory to skip his national Open.

With his huge standing in the game, whether justified or not, this crazy decision by the four time major winner to skip the Irish Open, will inevitably lead to this fine event being completely overshadowed by Rory's absence.

Lahinch GC will showcase what is best about the county of Clare. That should be the focus now I hope. No player is bigger than the European Tour or golf in general. The Irish Open will do just fine in my opinion. But obviously this no Rory in Lahinch distraction, will not help the reputation of this great championship.

On a side note, ticket sales and much needed revenue for the local economy, could be negatively impacted by Rory's absence. He has done a huge disservice to Irish golf with this provocative decision, that will lead whether we like it or not, to further questions about Rory's nationality and all that.

Extremely OTT reaction in my opinion.

How often does he play 3 weeks in a row? How many times has he won a major by playing the week before?

martinkop · 21-02-2019 9:44am

I'm not a big Rory fan bot but would ye all calm down lads. It was clear as day he wasn't going to play this tournament ages ago, about the time when he asked the ET to swap it with the Scottish open and that didn't happen.

The lad single handily put the Irish Open back on the map, got it into the Rolex Series, so at this stage he has well paid back his dues to Irish golf.
He's welcome to take a year away from it if it wants, if he thinks that what he needs to do to win a major.

backspin. · 21-02-2019 9:47am

It would be useful for him to promise to play the Irish open in 2020 to show he still has commitment to the event.

21-02-2019 9:47am

https://www.golfchannel.com/video/mcilroy-i-will-always-come-back-and-play-irish-open

Dav010 · 21-02-2019 9:48am

From a fan’s point of view it’s a little disappointing, but not too much. He is right, he will be playing in front of mostly Irish fans 2 weeks later.

From his point of view, I don’t know why he thinks it will effect his preparation, am I right in thinking he is usually free by Saturday to spend the day on the practice range.

Trampas · 21-02-2019 9:50am

The European tour has made numerous changes to suit the big boys. To move events to suit Rory or any player is wrong in my opinion

slave1 · 21-02-2019 10:58am

Donald Trumped wrote: »

As a Clare man myself, he has basically given the two fingers to Lahinch GC, Keith Pelley, the European Tour, Irish golf fans and Irish golf in general. Rory showing enormous ego here I feel. There must be a serious wedge between McGinley and Rory, but that should not be an excuse for Rory to skip his national Open.

With his huge standing in the game, whether justified or not, this crazy decision by the four time major winner to skip the Irish Open, will inevitably lead to this fine event being completely overshadowed by Rory's absence.

Lahinch GC will showcase what is best about the county of Clare. That should be the focus now I hope. No player is bigger than the European Tour or golf in general. The Irish Open will do just fine in my opinion. But obviously this no Rory in Lahinch distraction, will not help the reputation of this great championship.

On a side note, ticket sales and much needed revenue for the local economy, could be negatively impacted by Rory's absence. He has done a huge disservice to Irish golf with this provocative decision, that will lead whether we like it or not, to further questions about Rory's nationality and all that.

Bit of an emotive response but I can see where you're coming from.
I think there needs be some perspective shown, the Irish Open was on it's last knees and could very easily had fallen away like many English tournaments except for Rory's direct involvement and Rolex association so we need to take that into account to balance his 2019 choice.

Rory has a brutal record on Irish Links Opens so I personally doubt he will miss it.

Paul has made some quite remarkable comments on Rory in recent times so I agree there's an element of that.

Lahinch numbers will be hit by the Open in Portrush a lot more than by Rory's absence, I doubt his absence will have any material impact on numbers...

LuckyGent88 · 21-02-2019 11:00am

Disappointing but not unexpected to hear really. Never came down to play in th South either so was looking forward to seeing how he got on around lahinch.

Hopefully a few more big names will participate in the event but regardless I still think we will have great crowds in lahinch.

techdiver · 21-02-2019 11:12am

I don't buy the excuse. If he was worried about playing 3 weeks in a row, why not skip the Scottish Open instead?

slave1 · 21-02-2019 12:29pm

I don't think playing 3 weeks in a row is a big ask for an athlete, especially as they are so geographically close

GreeBo · 21-02-2019 12:32pm

backspin. wrote: »

It would be useful for him to promise to play the Irish open in 2020 to show he still has commitment to the event.

I think this is a great point, the fact that he hasn't come out and said this seems like he is never going to play it if it continues to fall 3 weeks before The Open.

GreeBo · 21-02-2019 12:33pm

slave1 wrote: »

I don't think playing 3 weeks in a row is a big ask for an athlete, especially as they are so geographically close

And he is usually out by Saturday anyway! :pac:

Dbu · 21-02-2019 12:57pm

I think this decision is more about his relationship with Paul McGinley than anything else.
A pity though, but I dont think anyone can criticise what he has done for the Irish Open. He kept it going when it was on its knees

First Up · 21-02-2019 1:56pm

Dbu wrote:

I think this decision is more about his relationship with Paul McGinley than anything else.

I doubt that. These guys are professionals juggling global playing schedules, sponsor commitments and practice/physical demands in a highly competitive environment. It is unlikely something as minor as a personal relationship would play much if any part in it.

seanl77 · 21-02-2019 2:14pm

This will sound terrible, but I'm personally delighted he isn't playing. Heading down for the weekend, and won't have to listen to all things Rory! I genuinely used to support him, but this constant self propelled PR disaster that his career has become has turned me the complete opposite direction. Lahinch will be just fine without him, same as the Olympics, honda classic, bmw pga championship etc

Remind me · 21-02-2019 2:16pm

seanl77 wrote: »

This will sound terrible, but I'm personally delighted he isn't playing. Heading down for the weekend, and won't have to listen to all things Rory! I genuinely used to support him, but this constant self propelled PR disaster that his career has become has turned me the complete opposite direction. Lahinch will be just fine without him, same as the Olympics, honda classic, bmw pga championship etc

If other top names take the same decision as Rory it will not be fine and you could see it not being a Rolex event again (how long have they committed to Irish Open being a Rolex?) in the future.

The BMW has turned into a second string event.

Dr. Bre · 21-02-2019 2:23pm

Outside of the 4 majors , players pick where/when they play. It’s not like Rory has rarely played the Irish open.

Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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