Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

First Up · 13-01-2017 3:31pm

And duffs a wedge into bunker on 18th after another monster drive. I'd say the Vokeys might be in peril.

First Up · 13-01-2017 3:35pm

Bogey bogey finish. Looked like he'd tie for the lead or better at one point but is now 3 back and tied 5th. Shame but it was the short game that did for him.

First Up · 13-01-2017 3:46pm

BigChap1759 wrote: »

He was -8 for 8 holes - how bad can that be??

I'd say about 4 shots worse than it should have been.

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 3:47pm

First Up wrote: »

15 yards too long over back of par 3 17th. Bogey. Was only about 20yds short of the green off the tee on an earlier par 4 and had to hole 12 footer for par after wedging it over the green.

I think that was the 11th. It was the one par in the middle of a string of birdies and the tee shot looked like you could kick it onto the green.

Misjudging distance with new clubs is probably the likely cause, especially with the adrenaline of a good run of holes fuelling you. The one on the 11th is inexplicable really, unless it was a bit of a bounce and blade.

First Up · 13-01-2017 3:52pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

I think that was the 11th. It was the one par in the middle of a string of birdies and the tee shot looked like you could kick it onto the green.

Misjudging distance with new clubs is probably the likely cause, especially with the adrenaline of a good run of holes fuelling you. The one on the 11th is inexplicable really, unless it was a bit of a bounce and blade.

He saved par on the 11th after going over the green from no distance. He bogeyed 17 after going over the green off the tee.

He pure duffed the wedge on 18th so they obviously still have to get to know each other.

tayto lover · 13-01-2017 3:58pm

Very rarely we see a perfect round.
Every golfer plays the wrong shot at times.

BigChap1759 · 13-01-2017 4:07pm

First Up wrote: »

And duffs a wedge into bunker on 18th after another monster drive. I'd say the Vokeys might be in peril.

In fairness that was an abysmal effort

Quintis · 13-01-2017 4:15pm

He complained of a back injury after the round...

https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/819922443754242048

First Up · 13-01-2017 4:23pm

Quintis wrote: »

He complained of a back injury after the round...

https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/819922443754242048

It didn't show off the tee. He drove it 400+ yards on the 11th and almost as far on 18th.

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 4:25pm

First Up wrote: »

It didn't show off the tee. He drove it 400+ yards on the 11th and almost as far on 18th.

May account for his bad start though. Par, bogie, birdie, double. Parred the next three before getting back to level with the eagle on eight.

Hoof Hearted2 · 13-01-2017 7:10pm

First Up wrote: »

No, as I have consistently advocated club fitting in various threads, you can rest assured that I don't think he went to the bargain rail in Halpenny.

My comments about the course were based on the number of times I saw him hitting from the trees.

Yeah, no sorry that still doesn't make any sense.

Halfprice · 13-01-2017 7:57pm

He has the game as we all know but his 100 yards in isnt of the standard it should be. Look at Dustin Johnson, he's improved big time from putting in the hard work from the yardage in.

CMOTDibbler · 13-01-2017 8:12pm

Halfprice wrote: »

He has the game as we all know but his 100 yards in isnt of the standard it should be. Look at Dustin Johnson, he's improved big time from putting in the hard work from the yardage in.

To be fair, McIlroy has clearly been working on his putter. Eight one putts in a row, seven of them providing birdie or better is the outcome.

Definitely needs to work on his wedges alright, but an improvement in his putting stats was vital.

First Up · 13-01-2017 8:54pm

Hoof Hearted2 wrote:

Yeah, no sorry that still doesn't make any sense.

Ah go on. It can't be that hard.

Hoof Hearted2 · 14-01-2017 6:45am

First Up wrote: »

Ah go on. It can't be that hard.

Au contraire, it's very difficult, when it makes no sense, but hey ho it makes sense to you, so carry on:pac:.

First Up · 14-01-2017 9:21am

Hoof Hearted2 wrote:

Au contraire, it's very difficult, when it makes no sense, but hey ho it makes sense to you, so carry on .

Fair enough. I won't tax you any further with it.

jayo26 · 14-01-2017 11:45am

just eagled par 4 7th lovely stuff

markthespark77 · 14-01-2017 11:48am

jayo26 wrote: »

just eagled par 4 7th lovely stuff

was some shot.

jayo26 · 14-01-2017 11:52am

markthespark77 wrote: »

was some shot.

Yeh beauty of a shot. Needs to play well over a few holes get some momentum going and he will blow them away.

ligerdub · 14-01-2017 11:56am

Tee to green he has been almost faultless for a long time now.

I think this year could well be the one where he gets back into the major fold.

When was his last major win, 2014 PGA?

Armchair Andy · 14-01-2017 12:46pm

ligerdub wrote:

When was his last major win, 2014 PGA?

Hadn't realised it was that long ago!

Tom.D.BJJ · 14-01-2017 1:30pm

Nine straight one putts

https://twitter.com/EuropeanTour/status/820056598773055489

jayo26 · 14-01-2017 1:32pm

Joint lead now. This mixing and matching clubs could be the making of him.

nebraska132 · 14-01-2017 2:58pm

Anybody recognise the putter he is using?

Halfprice · 14-01-2017 3:34pm

Its a protype oddessey. Looks bit like the scotty Cameron mallet one.

CMOTDibbler · 14-01-2017 3:46pm

Halfprice wrote: »

Its a protype oddessey. Looks bit like the scotty Cameron mallet one.

It's an O-Works with some customisation.

rory-mcilroy-odyssey-putter-por-v1x.jpg?w=1000

Mantis Toboggan · 14-01-2017 4:17pm

Mcllroy firm favourite despite being 3 adrift..

Crazy stuff!

Armchair Andy · 14-01-2017 4:22pm

Tyson Fury wrote:

Storm can be got at 2/1 despite having 3 shot lead and only 4 bogies in 54 holes!!

Be interesting to see if he's intimidated by McIlroy in the final pairing.If it was Woods in his heyday only one outcome. One good thing is they'll probably be behind teeing off on the first.

nebraska132 · 14-01-2017 6:23pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

It's an O-Works with some customisation.

It looks like a blade rather than the Scotty mallet he had been using so successfully late last year...have I got that right?

ligerdub · 14-01-2017 9:19pm

Mod edit <betting talk belongs in betting thread>

tayto lover · 14-01-2017 9:21pm

ligerdub wrote: »

2/1 for Storm looks a good bet.

Certainly does. Especially with a 3 shot lead.

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 3:18am

Fair play Rory bringing the European Tour to life this week.

Now I know, South Africa is not Europe - but a good kick in the arse for all to be reminded that you have a great golfing heritage asleep on the European Tour.

But - if we don't get the stars of the game - we are gone.

Jaysus - we are so lucky he has taken the Irish Open under his wing - Kimmage can publish anything he likes - but the value of what he has done for our little Open is unreal.

Mantis Toboggan · 15-01-2017 9:03am

Nice birdie on the first, lead cut to two, perfect start.

Edit: birdies the second lead cut to one. Smith just eagled the second, capable of going on a run.

Tom.D.BJJ · 15-01-2017 11:00am

Once he gets to grips with these wedges, he will be untouchable

Mantis Toboggan · 15-01-2017 11:08am

Tom.D.BJJ wrote: »

Once he gets to grips with these wedges, he will be untouchable

We've been saying that for years

LuckyGent88 · 15-01-2017 12:54pm

Awful shot on 17. Plugged in the bunker now.

Should drop just the 1 shot.

Jayop · 15-01-2017 12:57pm

Paid for it.

Jayop · 15-01-2017 12:58pm

And then a beautiful recovery.

Tom.D.BJJ · 15-01-2017 12:58pm

Who the **** raked that bunker? Burmesitwrs caddy?

Tom.D.BJJ · 15-01-2017 1:04pm

Going be a tense last hole

LuckyGent88 · 15-01-2017 1:05pm

Rips it down 18. Wedge left in

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 1:11pm

Jayop wrote: »

And then a beautiful recovery.

was a class 2nd bunker shot - under additional pressure.

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 1:11pm

good test for Rory here - wedge too.

LuckyGent88 · 15-01-2017 1:13pm

****ty shot really

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 1:13pm

very bad shot

Jayop · 15-01-2017 1:14pm

He wouldn't get that reception in Ireland ffs.

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 1:15pm

A bit mad that he looks a bit stressed / funny for something that should be a walk in the park.

"Common Rory" - play off bird first hole.

Haven't seen him in too many play offs ?

FixdePitchmark · 15-01-2017 1:17pm

crowds unreal.

If you ever doubted it - this is how big Rory is.

A real golf country too - not like them other places.

Jayop · 15-01-2017 1:19pm

That was close

LuckyGent88 · 15-01-2017 1:19pm

Well he wasn't going to be short anyway!!!

Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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