Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

CMOTDibbler

Jawgap wrote: »

His aggressive play certainly makes him much better 'box office' than Spieth and a few others - who are like Ice Man to his Maverick!

But, perhaps the best approach would be to make sure you're in contention coming into the last round, then give it the beans!!!!

Well apparently he didn't actually play aggresively on Saturday.

Any momentum I had was kind of killed on Saturday. I didn't play well at all. I didn't play my game which is being aggressive and attacking.

I played tentatively, but that's what this place can do to you. It was a tough weekend and I can't say anything other than that really. It's just disappointing,

sky88

For someone who drives it as well as he does and as far his iron play is just not good enough in the last year. hes never really gets close to the pin and as hes not a great putter it doesnt help. i think improving his iron play would help him win even more.

CMOTDibbler

sky88 wrote: »

For someone who drives it as well as he does and as far his iron play is just not good enough in the last year. hes never really gets close to the pin and as hes not a great putter it doesnt help. i think improving his iron play would help him win even more.

To be fair, his iron play has improved this year from where it was last year. He still misses the odd green or leaves himself a whopper putt, but generally he's getting it closer. The greens in Augusta are quite small and made even smaller by having target areas around the flag that if you miss, you're in a world of hurt. A couple of yards out and you're facing an uphill struggle.

His first two days play in tough winds and drying conditions were excellent. To be a shot behind a great putter like Spieth after 36 holes in those conditions has to be a testament to the improvement in his game. That he let the occasion get to him and played tentatively when he should have remained aggressive is the lesson he'll have learned from this year.

HighLine

Fair play to Rory for opting out of a WGC event in favour of the French Open. He has always been loyal to the European Tour. Interesting to see who else follows.

Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

LuckyGent88

HighLine wrote: »

Fair play to Rory for opting out of a WGC event in favour of the French Open. He has always been loyal to the European Tour. Interesting to see who else follows.

Rory McIlroy confirms he will miss the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational

Great for the European tour. I'd imagine a lot of Europeans will stay and play in France. Bridgestone won't count for Ryder cup qualification so the biggest question will be whether Lowry defends his title or not.

Pity as I love Firestone. Great golf course. Olympics causing havoc to the schedule.

bkqwerty

I think Lowry has to play in France. Pity not to defend his title but at the end of the day it's not a major and surely making the Ryder Cup team is a big priority for him.

ForeRight

Does anyone know when Rory plays next. It's very hard to find his schedule online and his official site is never up to date

Keano

Wells Fargo I believe

Quintis

Keano wrote: »

Wells Fargo I believe

Probably then...
The Players (May12-15)
Irish Open (May 19-22)
BMW PGA at Wentworth (May 26-29)
US Open (June 16-19)

He'll probably skip the Memorial (June 2-5) after 4 weeks straight and the St. Jude Classic (9-12) and practice at Oakmount before the US Open

Seve OB

pretty sure they are heading stateside on Monday, so next week I imagine

ForeRight

Ok thanks

Seve any truth in the rumour Rory is trying very very hard to convince tiger to play the Irish open?

First Up

ForeRight wrote:

Seve any truth in the rumour Rory is trying very very hard to convince tiger to play the Irish open?

I've heard that too but I wonder does Dubai DF think its worth the appearance fee

ForeRight

First Up wrote: »

I've heard that too but I wonder does Dubai DF think its worth the appearance fee

Seems to be all the chatter in the golf circles but yeah it's hard to see it happening

HighLine

First Up wrote: »

I've heard that too but I wonder does Dubai DF think its worth the appearance fee

I would imagine there would be no hello money.. just an agreement that Rory would play in Tiger's charity event. Anyway.. can't see it happening.

First Up

HighLine wrote:

I would imagine there would be no hello money.. just an agreement that Rory would play in Tiger's charity event. Anyway.. can't see it happening.

Mmmm. Not sure Tiger is all that philanthropic these days. He has bills to pay and sponsors to satisfy.

spacecoyote

I imagine Nike won't exactly be jumping for joy over this

http://www.golfpunkhq.com/news/article/why-rory-wont-be-wearing-nike-at-the-olympics

Mantis Toboggan

spacecoyote wrote: »

I imagine Nike won't exactly be jumping for joy over this

http://www.golfpunkhq.com/news/article/why-rory-wont-be-wearing-nike-at-the-olympics

They were given the opportunity to sponsor Ireland and turned it down, their own fault imo.

Seve OB

ForeRight wrote: »

Ok thanks

Seve any truth in the rumour Rory is trying very very hard to convince tiger to play the Irish open?

No. Not even aware of the rumour

First Up

Seve OB wrote:

No. Not even aware of the rumour

Then you are in the minority. Circulating widely.

Seve OB

First Up wrote: »

Then you are in the minority. Circulating widely.

Oh, I've seen it alright. It's just media hype though

First Up

Seve OB wrote:

Oh, I've seen it alright. It's just media hype though

Then you are hardly "unaware" of the rumour.

I've seen nothing about it in the media but I have heard it said by people in the game.

Seve OB

First Up wrote: »

Then you are hardly "unaware" of the rumour.

I've seen nothing about it in the media but I have heard it said by people in the game.

Foreright asked me a question. He knows where the answer came from. It wasn't me, but someone who knows a lot more than the rest of us

First Up

Seve OB wrote:

Foreright asked me a question. He knows where the answer came from. It wasn't me, but someone who knows a lot more than the rest of us

So yesterday you were not even aware of the rumour and today you are in the know.

Grand so.

Seve OB

I'm always in the know

Tom.D.BJJ

Some weird passive aggressive posts there.

ForeRight

Tom.D.BJJ wrote: »

Some weird passive aggressive posts there.

I'm sorry I asked the question now.

Seve OB

ForeRight wrote: »

I'm sorry I asked the question now.

haha. jeez, after all that, I hope you knew it wasn't me who answered your question and you realised I directed it at someone on your behalf!

anyway, the short and curlys of it, i doubt very much the tiger will be roaring in kildare in a couple of weeks time

HighLine

Big week for Rory coming up at Quail Hollow. Last year he absolutely dominated the field and it's the last time I can remember Rory at his absolute best. Hoping for a similar week this year so his season can get the kick-start it needs!

Hoof Hearted2

ForeRight wrote: »

I'm sorry I asked the question now.

I'm glad you did :pac::pac

Keano

So this is still the Rory thread?!