Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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 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?

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.