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Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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    #8732
    Bubbaclaus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,461 ✭✭✭Bubbaclaus


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Some 22 handicapper throwing out the advice. Every club has one.

    Jimmy Dunne was a scratch golfer back in his younger days.


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    #8733
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,516 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Bubbaclaus wrote: »
    Jimmy Dunne was a scratch golfer back in his younger days.

    Jack Nicklaus is a member.


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    #8734
    tyivpc5qjx0f2b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭tyivpc5qjx0f2b


    Dav010 wrote: »
    Jack Nicklaus is a member.

    The member in question was Jimmy Dunne not Jack Nicklaus: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/masters/rory-mcilroy-reveals-colourful-dressing-down-from-augusta-member-that-helped-inspire-masters-revival-39745450.html

    I'm sure more would have been made of it had Jack Nicklaus said it to Rory between rounds


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    #8735
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,516 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Azalea Billions Griddle wrote: »
    The member in question was Jimmy Dunne not Jack Nicklaus: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/masters/rory-mcilroy-reveals-colourful-dressing-down-from-augusta-member-that-helped-inspire-masters-revival-39745450.html

    I'm sure more would have been made of it had Jack Nicklaus said it to Rory between rounds

    Thanks, he mentioned it last night, I didn’t know the member had been identified.


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    #8736
    [Deleted User]
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    I think he will go on a big run but probably too far now.


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    #8737
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,975 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    Playing round 3 with an amateur and a 63 year old!

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #8738
    TheCitizen
    Registered Users Posts: 9,509 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I think he will go on a big run but probably too far now.

    Usual story. When was the last time he won a Major? Looked it up there, 2014.

    I’m curious why he still gets so much media attention. He’s rarely involved in the business end of Majors in recent years. He often ends up top 10 but his chance of winning often having been blown by a poor opening round.


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    #8739
    Benny Cake
    Registered Users Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭Benny Cake


    TheCitizen wrote: »
    Usual story. When was the last time he won a Major? Looked it up there, 2014.

    I’m curious why he still gets so much media attention. He’s rarely involved in the business end of Majors in recent years. He often ends up top 10 but his chance of winning often having been blown by a poor opening round.

    Google: "career grand slam"


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    #8740
    PARlance
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    He's back!!!


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    #8741
    gaelar29
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    PP have him 4th favourite now:eek:


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    #8742
    OEP
    Registered Users Posts: 1,178 ✭✭✭OEP


    TheCitizen wrote: »
    Usual story. When was the last time he won a Major? Looked it up there, 2014.

    I’m curious why he still gets so much media attention. He’s rarely involved in the business end of Majors in recent years. He often ends up top 10 but his chance of winning often having been blown by a poor opening round.

    Why do any of them get media attention in that case? Since 2014 who has been consistently at the business end of the majors?


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    #8743
    PARlance
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    Found the bunker on 12, holed it.

    He's back alright, -8


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    #8744
    OEP
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    He has played some terrible iron shots but is putting and scrambling well

    DJ looks unstoppable though


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    #8745
    Keano
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Three putted from 9 feet for bogey on the par-5 13th. Giving up two shots to the field. Gone.

    Did he really have a chance after the first day?


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    #8746
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,516 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Head gone.


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    #8747
    tyivpc5qjx0f2b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭tyivpc5qjx0f2b


    Keano wrote: »
    Did he really have a chance after the first day?

    I don't think his play has warranted much more than his score given that his approach play hasn't been particularly good. -5 was probably flattering to deceive.

    I don't agree that his head is gone but his approach play just isnt up to scratch in order to contend.


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    #8748
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,516 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Azalea Billions Griddle wrote: »
    I don't agree that his head is gone but his approach play just isnt up to scratch in order to contend.

    He needs birdies on the par 5s, a par having visited the water is an opportunity missed by going for the green with his second. But I suppose if he has to chase it, it was risk reward and a chance of an eagle.


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    #8749
    tyivpc5qjx0f2b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭tyivpc5qjx0f2b


    Dav010 wrote: »
    He needs birdies on the par 5s, a par having visited the water is an opportunity missed by going for the green with his second. But I suppose if he has to chase it, it was risk reward and a chance of an eagle.

    Yes it’s risk reward and he needs to take it on. IMO, his play on that hole, his play since the bogey and general play today has not been indicative of someone who’s head is gone. Your assessment is hasty imo.

    It’s by no means a perfect round but he has kept his head and is playing pretty well.


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    #8750
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,516 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Azalea Billions Griddle wrote: »
    Yes it’s risk reward and he needs to take it on. IMO, his play on that hole, his play since the bogey and general play today has not been indicative of someone who’s head is gone. Your assessment is hasty imo.

    It’s by no means a perfect round but he has kept his head and is playing pretty well.

    Good birdie, ya, might have called that early.


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    #8751
    Loafing Oaf
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    Finishes on -8. Almost certainly too much to do unless DJ implodes tomorrow


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    #8752
    Happy4all
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    he's fought back well. Deserves credit not the constant put downs.


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    #8753
    fullstop
    Registered Users Posts: 11,375 ✭✭✭✭fullstop


    Happy4all wrote: »
    he's fought back well. Deserves credit not the constant put downs.

    1 bogey in his last 38 holes is brilliant playing.


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    #8754
    TheCitizen
    Registered Users Posts: 9,509 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    Benny Cake wrote: »
    Google: "career grand slam"

    And? We already know that for 6 years now.


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    #8755
    TheCitizen
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    Happy4all wrote: »
    he's fought back well. Deserves credit not the constant put downs.
    He’s been a consistent top 10 finisher in Majors over recent years without ever being really in contention to win. That’s just a fact.


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    #8756
    Keano
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    TheCitizen wrote: »
    He’s been a consistent top 10 finisher in Majors over recent years without ever being really in contention to win. That’s just a fact.

    Consistently finishing top 10 in majors is no mean feat but it’s not where he’d like though


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    #8757
    Mantis Toboggan
    Registered Users Posts: 17,975 ✭✭✭✭Mantis Toboggan


    TheCitizen wrote: »
    He’s been a consistent top 10 finisher in Majors over recent years without ever being really in contention to win. That’s just a fact.

    True his consistency is incredible. Rarely has a no show at a major.

    Free Palestine 🇵🇸



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    #8758
    TheCitizen
    Registered Users Posts: 9,509 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    Mantis Toboggan wrote: »
    True his consistency is incredible. Rarely has a no show at a major.

    Rarely in actual contention to win though, remarkable.


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    #8759
    tyivpc5qjx0f2b
    Closed Accounts Posts: 289 ✭✭tyivpc5qjx0f2b


    I’m hoping the numbers break so that Rory & Brooks get paired together.

    Irrespective of the result, it would be fun to watch them chase the final few pairings.


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    #8760
    TheCitizen
    Registered Users Posts: 9,509 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    Keano wrote: »
    Consistently finishing top 10 in majors is no mean feat but it’s not where he’d like though

    Aye, he’ll be disappointed with that as they say.


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    #8761
    TheCitizen
    Registered Users Posts: 9,509 ✭✭✭TheCitizen


    Azalea Billions Griddle wrote: »
    I’m hoping the numbers break so that Rory & Brooks get paired together.

    Irrespective of the result, it would be fun to watch them chase the final few pairings.

    Indeed


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