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Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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    #6722
    GreeBo
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    abff wrote: »
    If you genuinely believe what you're saying, then you have a very narrow definition of what matters. If we were to follow your opinion to its logical conclusion, there should just be four golf tournaments a year, because nothing else matters.

    If it's just a wind up, it's not a particularly good one.

    Tbf I think the majors are all that matters to the top guys. Tiger and Brooks have been pretty clear about that, Rory pretty much too.


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    #6723
    mfceiling
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    GreeBo wrote: »
    Tbf I think the majors are all that matters to the top guys. Tiger and Brooks have been pretty clear about that, Rory pretty much too.

    I don't know about that. These guys are competitive animals.... they want to win everything they enter and hate losing.
    I think it may have been Paul O'Connell or one of the rugby lads who would sulk if they lost a "friendly" game of table tennis against a team mate. These guys live to win.


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    #6724
    FixdePitchmark
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    mfceiling wrote: »
    GreeBo wrote: »
    Tbf I think the majors are all that matters to the top guys. Tiger and Brooks have been pretty clear about that, Rory pretty much too.

    I don't know about that. These guys are competitive animals.... they want to win everything they enter and hate losing.
    I think it may have been Paul O'Connell or one of the rugby lads who would sulk if they lost a "friendly" game of table tennis against a team mate. These guys live to win.

    i would have agreed with you 20 years ago or when a nobody is on top.

    but modern Top pros are so rich now . That edge is gone in the game. The are making as much or more away from golf course.

    Yes they try win, but not that same edge.

    I think it is a real risk to sport.

    Brooks had the balls to come out and say what i have expected for a while.

    I know he is overselling it for a bit of attention.
    But he is basically saying he only trying in majors.

    hopefully tonight has a professional edge as a great final group.

    If they are smiling, talking , laughing. A bit of a joke.


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    #6725
    Pissartist
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    FixdePitchmark wrote: »
    i would have agreed with you 20 years ago or when a nobody is on top.

    but modern Top pros are so rich now . That edge is gone in the game. The are making as much or more away from golf course.

    Yes they try win, but not that same edge.

    I think it is a real risk to sport.

    Brooks had the balls to come out and say what i have expected for a while.

    I know he is overselling it for a bit of attention.
    But he is basically saying he only trying in majors.

    hopefully tonight has a professional edge as a great final group.

    If they are smiling, talking , laughing. A bit of a joke.
    I agree 100% same goes for football


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    #6726
    abff
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    Funny old game. On the par 5 3rd, Brooks is 9' 3" from the hole in 3, Rory 3' 9". Brooks sinks his putt and then Rory misses. Potential two shot lead down to zero.


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    #6727
    TCM
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    abff wrote:
    Funny old game. On the par 5 3rd, Brooks is 9' 3" from the hole in 3, Rory 3' 9". Brooks sinks his putt and then Rory misses. Potential two shot lead down to zero.


    Nothing strange with Rory missing short putts under pressure. Koepka intimidating him.


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    #6728
    Keano
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    TCM wrote: »
    Nothing strange with Rory missing short putts under pressure. Koepka intimidating him.

    Is it that though or just a poor putter?


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    #6729
    LuckyGent88
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    Well his putter would want to get hot again fair soon as Koepka is rattling them in now.


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    #6730
    LuckyGent88
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    Didn’t play badly at all on that front nine. Longest putt held was 4foot 10”. Needs to get it closer on the back to give him better chances


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    #6731
    Sharp MZ700
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    Not gonna happen today, lucky to be dry there. Brooks piling it on and no response.


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    #6732
    fullstop
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    Get that man a caddy. The difference watching Bo last week and Harry this week is night and day.


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    #6733
    Dr. Bre
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    Rory never got going today


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    #6734
    Keano
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    fullstop wrote: »
    Get that man a caddy.

    Why though? Have you seen his last 17 rounds worldwide stats? His short game is just shocking today, that’s not his caddies fault surely?


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    #6735
    FastFullBack
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    A unfortunately predictable Sunday from Rory when he's face to face a with a tough competitor. Disappointing.
    You'd have to wonder will he ever find the right setup so these types of big occasions don't intimidate him


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    #6736
    Keano
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    FastFullBack wrote: »
    A unfortunately predictable Sunday from Rory when he's face to face a with a tough competitor. Disappointing.
    You'd have to wonder will he ever find the right setup so these types of biggest occasions don't intimidate him

    They shouldn’t but it’s all too common now that he clearly does get rattled by them


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    #6737
    fullstop
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    Keano wrote: »
    Why though? Have you seen his last 17 rounds worldwide stats? His short game is just shocking today, that’s not his caddies fault surely?

    I have yeah, but it’s the rounds where there’s the most pressure/tension that you need a strong caddy. You need someone to give you a kick up the hole when it’s going like it is today, and Harry doesn’t seem to be that person.


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    #6738
    Keano
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    fullstop wrote: »
    I have yeah, but it’s the rounds where there’s the most pressure/tension that you need a strong caddy. You need someone to give you a kick up the hole when it’s going like it is today, and Harry doesn’t seem to be that person.

    Blaming Harry is such an easy out. Rory is the one missing those putts that matter. Same stuff was flung about when JP was on the bag and now it’s Harry.


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    #6739
    FastFullBack
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    Keano wrote: »
    They shouldn’t but it’s all too common now that he clearly does get rattled by them
    Yup said it himself last week about Portrush. That was the biggest 1st round of a golf tournament he will ever have and he was shaking at the tee and the occasion was too much for him.
    Hopefully he finds what he needs, sports psychologist, caddy or something


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    #6740
    fullstop
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    Keano wrote: »
    Blaming Harry is such an easy out. Rory is the one missing those putts that matter. Same stuff was flung about when JP was on the bag and now it’s Harry.

    I’d be fairly confident that’s the first time I’ve blamed either caddy, but the difference Bo has made to lowry’s game this year is like night and day. It’s a massive help to have a good caddy, look at Tiger when he fired Fluff even though things were hunky dory on the surface.


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    #6741
    irishgeo
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    FastFullBack wrote: »
    Keano wrote: »
    They shouldn’t but it’s all too common now that he clearly does get rattled by them
    Yup said it himself last week about Portrush. That was the biggest 1st round of a golf tournament he will ever have and he was shaking at the tee and the occasion was too much for him.
    Hopefully he finds what he needs, sports psychologist, caddy or something
    Has he developed the yips.


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    #6742
    Keano
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    fullstop wrote: »
    I’d be fairly confident that’s the first time I’ve blamed either caddy, but the difference Bo has made to lowry’s game this year is like night and day. It’s a massive help to have a good caddy, look at Tiger when he fired Fluff even though things were hunky dory on the surface.

    Still don’t believe ‘a good caddy’ would make any difference to him. He just blows hot and cold these days and even someone like Bones wouldn’t get his putter firing when he needs it most


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    #6743
    fullstop
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    irishgeo wrote: »
    Has he developed the yips.

    If you think that, you don’t understand the yips.


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    #6744
    Sharp MZ700
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    He gives the impetus straight back so easily often.


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    #6745
    sReq | uTeK
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    After that Bogey, zero pressure watch him go birdie birdie birdie and finish 2nd now


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    #6746
    LuckyGent88
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    You can actually see how annoyed and frustrated he is with today’s round. Was playing well and in a great position. Was in a perfect place to put last weeks demons behind him while also showing Koepka he is still the man to beat but it just hasn’t happened today.

    It once again shows how hard it is to back up a fantastic round. Happens to players every week on tour. He started well but didn’t get the putts on the first 5 holes and then he felt the pressure that Koepka put on.

    Would like to see Rory’s stats on when he is leading going into a final round! Don’t think it’s great.


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    #6747
    Rikand
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    Rory doesnt want a caddy. Rory wants a friend.


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    #6748
    sReq | uTeK
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    Class act by Brooks. I like him I genuinely do and I'm happy when he wins.

    Rory the only player in the top 10 to shoot over par. Hes had a great season but didnt happen for him today I genuinely think having his mate who is no doubt a yes man on his bag is not a good thing in the long term.


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    #6749
    getoffthepot
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    sReq | uTeK wrote: »
    Class act by Brooks. I like him I genuinely do and I'm happy when he wins.

    Rory the only player in the top 10 to shoot over par. Hes had a great season but didnt happen for him today I genuinely think having his mate who is no doubt a yes man on his bag is not a good thing in the long term.

    One player in the top 30 shot worse than Mcilroy!


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    #6750
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    I never get the only 1 2 players in the top x shot over par,

    All the others who started inside the top 10 on the day are much worse off after shooting over par, it stands to reason most players who finish in the top 10 shot under par on the last day. it just shows how well he played the other days.

    thats not to try excuse his last round, i just find it a odd criticism


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    #6751
    Pissartist
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    It didn’t happen today but it’s still a top 5, Koepka could seriously dominate golf now, he’s the complete player


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