Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

Jayop · 05-01-2017 1:19pm

Surely going back to Nike balls now would be a big mistake if he's already switched. Why switch to something you'd have to move from again shortly.

BigChap1759 · 05-01-2017 1:55pm

Jayop wrote: »

Surely going back to Nike balls now would be a big mistake if he's already switched. Why switch to something you'd have to move from again shortly.

As above he's only switched as it(ProV1X) works better with the Callaway clubs he's putting in the bag

Jayop · 05-01-2017 2:26pm

BigChap1759 wrote: »

As above he's only switched as it(ProV1X) works better with the Callaway clubs he's putting in the bag

Yeah I get that, and I have no problem with the idea of switching from them to something else, but going back to Nike now for a very limited time before being forced to switch again seems crazy to me.

Seve OB · 05-01-2017 3:00pm

Jayop wrote: »

Yeah I get that, and I have no problem with the idea of switching from them to something else, but going back to Nike now for a very limited time before being forced to switch again seems crazy to me.

not if he decides to use his Nike clubs again.

Or possibly he might try Taylor Made in a month or 2 and maybe the Nike ball will work better with those than the Pro V.

What does sound odd though is that the Pro V works better with the Calloway Clubs than a Calloway ball

RoadRunner · 05-01-2017 3:18pm

Seve OB wrote: »

What does sound odd though is that the Pro V works better with the Calloway Clubs than a Calloway ball

^ this :eek:

CMOTDibbler · 05-01-2017 8:00pm

RoadRunner wrote: »

^ this :eek:

The Titleist ball might be better.

Bandage · 06-01-2017 5:38pm

Paul Kimmage has a feature / interview with his this weekend in the Sindo.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-01-2017 4:49pm

Bandage wrote: »

Paul Kimmage has a feature / interview with his this weekend in the Sindo.

Rory admits that he lied about Zika concerns because he just couldnt be arsed representing either Ireland or Team GB at the Olympics.

While coming out as dishonest isnt great, he has nevertheless grown in my estimation, with his disdain for country representation, and his better late than never coming clean on the fact.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2017/0108/843431-mcilroy-sindo-flag/

Dirty Dingus McGee · 08-01-2017 5:11pm

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

Rory admits that he lied about Zika concerns because he just couldnt be arsed representing either Ireland or Team GB at the Olympics.

While coming out as dishonest isnt great, he has nevertheless grown in my estimation, with his disdain for country representation, and his better late than never coming clean on the fact.

http://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2017/0108/843431-mcilroy-sindo-flag/

Which clearly isn't true as he represents NI when he plays throughout the year.

Also he is quoted as saying years ago he was looking forward to representing team GB in the Olympics and also stated he felt more british than irish in the past.

All of which is 100% perfectly fine just stop pretending like he's this hero who rejected the whole idea of nationality.

midnight city · 08-01-2017 5:16pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Which clearly isn't true as he represents NI when he plays throughout the year.

Also he is quoted as saying years ago he was looking forward to representing team GB in the Olympics and also stated he felt more british than irish in the past.

All of which is 100% perfectly fine just stop pretending like he's this hero who rejected the whole idea of nationality.

He would happily represent UK if he could do so without too much hassle and upset from Irish people. He just doesn't want to represent Ireland.

HighLine · 08-01-2017 7:21pm

I see the European Tour voted Rory's approach shot the the final hole of the Irish Open as the shot of the year for 2016. For me the shot to 16 was better. He was one shot behind standing on the 16th, decides to go for it in 2 which no one else had done all week (granted the tees were forward on the Sunday),do or die, 270 yards and danger everywhere and goes for it. Hell of a shot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY3m9Y-eS2g

jayo26 · 08-01-2017 7:24pm

midnight city wrote: »

He would happily represent UK if he could do so without too much hassle and upset from Irish people. He just doesn't want to represent Ireland.

But he wants to be the host of the Irish open??

luvthegame · 08-01-2017 8:43pm

midnight city wrote: »

He would happily represent UK if he could do so without too much hassle and upset from Irish people. He just doesn't want to represent Ireland.

McIlroy is a product of his time, place and upbringing......just like everyone else. Whether or not he wants to wear a flag I would say he has done more for Ireland than you or I will ever do in our lifetime.

CMOTDibbler · 08-01-2017 9:21pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Which clearly isn't true as he represents NI when he plays throughout the year.

Complete bollocks. His nationality is listed as NI, that's all. It's not representative in any sense.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 08-01-2017 9:32pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Complete bollocks. His nationality is listed as NI, that's all. It's not representative in any sense.

I'm sure if he requested it he could easily get the television networks to drop all mention of his nationality on their coverage.

Also there's the famous picture of him and McDowell with an NI flag.

Again nothing wrong with any of it but lets not pretend he rejects the idea of country representation that was being put forward in the post I responded to.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-01-2017 9:35pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

I'm sure if he requested it he could easily get the television networks to drop all mention of his nationality on the coverage.

That would be hassle and controversy beyond belief which he would be mad to bring upon himself. The reality seems to be he cares for neither, as his his right. He plays for himself. As is right in golf.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 08-01-2017 9:38pm

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

That would be hassle and controversy beyond belief which he would be mad to bring upon himself. The reality seems to be he cares for neither, as his his right. He plays for himself. As is right in golf.

But you seem to be putting forward this idea he has absolutely no interest in nationality despite the fact he has made numerous statements contradicting this.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-01-2017 9:44pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

But you seem to be putting forward this idea he has absolutely no interest in nationality despite the fact he has made numerous statements contradicting this.

In the past. But statements which he now seems to be pretty clearly coming clean on and amending :

"I don't know the words to either anthem," he said. "I don't feel a connection to either flag. I don't want it to be about flags; I've tried to stay away from that."

He added: "Not everyone is (driven by) nationalism and patriotism and that's never been me, because I felt like I grew up in a place where I wasn't allowed to be. It was suppressed.

His words, not mine.

Dirty Dingus McGee · 08-01-2017 9:46pm

The Rape of Lucretia wrote: »

In the past. But statements which he now seems to be pretty clearly coming clean on and amending :

"I don't know the words to either anthem," he said. "I don't feel a connection to either flag. I don't want it to be about flags; I've tried to stay away from that."

Which is clearly a Public Relations stunt because of the ridiculous flack he got for announcing he wanted to play for GB in the Olympics.

CMOTDibbler · 08-01-2017 9:47pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

I'm sure if he requested it he could easily get the television networks to drop all mention of his nationality on their coverage.

Also there's the famous picture of him and McDowell with an NI flag.

Again nothing wrong with any of it but lets not pretend he rejects the idea of country representation that was being put forward in the post I responded to.

I didn't respond to what the other poster said, just your contention that he represents NI when It's simply an indication of his place of birth.

Why would he want to change it? And what difference would it make. We all know where he's from.

But the real issue for a lot of people about McIlroy is that he is from the North. There's a cohort that seem to think that it doesn't make him Irish. That's their problem imo.

tayto lover · 08-01-2017 9:49pm

Don't give a damn that McIlroy doesn't want to pick a flag to stand under.
He is now a proven liar and has absolutely no word. Couldn't lie straight in bed.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-01-2017 9:54pm

Dirty Dingus McGee wrote: »

Which is clearly a Public Relations stunt because of the ridiculous flack he got for announcing he wanted to play for GB in the Olympics.

Now you seem to be the one pushing an viewpoint that is in clear contradiction with what Rory has chosen to say. Unprovoked it must be said. The Olympics and his skipping was dead news. And he could have stuck to his Zika story. But chose to put the record straight. There is no pr stunt gain in this. If anything, you could say advice would have been better for him to have stayed consistent. Thats why I would give him credit for coming clean even though it raises some controversial flack for him again from people who feel he should have some patriotic feeling (to whatever country).

First Up · 08-01-2017 9:54pm

tayto lover wrote:

Don't give a damn that McIlroy doesn't want to pick a flag to stand under. He is now a proven liar and has absolutely no word. Couldn't lie straight in bed.

He seems to be nearly as bored about the topic as I am.

tayto lover · 08-01-2017 9:56pm

First Up wrote: »

He seems to be nearly as bored about the topic as I am.

Me too BUT why does he keep bringing the subject up?

CMOTDibbler · 08-01-2017 9:58pm

tayto lover wrote: »

Me too BUT why does he keep bringing the subject up?

Ah come on! He was being interviewed. In depth. Hard to imagine a scenario where it wouldn't come up. Especially when beinig interviewed by an Irish journalist.

The Rape of Lucretia · 08-01-2017 9:59pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Ah come on! He was being interviewed. In depth. Hard to imagine a scenario where it wouldn't come up. Especially when beinig interviewed by an Irish journalist.

Even so, he could have killed it with a waffly platitude though. He is skilled in media answer when he wants to.

tayto lover · 08-01-2017 9:59pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

Ah come on! He was being interviewed. In depth. Hard to imagine a scenario where it wouldn't come up. Especially when beinig interviewed by an Irish journalist.

Then he should have stuck to his original story instead of stirring the pot again. He is just a money man anyway and always has been.

CMOTDibbler · 08-01-2017 10:12pm

tayto lover wrote: »

Then he should have stuck to his original story instead of stirring the pot again. He is just a money man anyway and always has been.

It's an individual decision. You seem to be advocating his continuing with a lie as if that's a morally better approach?

tayto lover · 08-01-2017 10:14pm

CMOTDibbler wrote: »

It's an individual decision. You seem to be advocating his continuing with a lie as if that's a morally better approach?

I said he's a proven liar. He should have told the truth at the start.
What if he changes his story yet again to something else? He now has a track record for it.

CMOTDibbler · 08-01-2017 10:17pm

tayto lover wrote: »

I said he's a proven liar. He should have told the truth at the start.
What if he changes his story yet again to something else? He now has a track record for it.

Him and about seven billion other people :rolleyes:

Seriously. Did you actually believe the Zika story from any of the golfers? Or any of the other spurious reasons?

Olympic golf is far too late to the party.

Rory McIlroy - 4 Time Major Winner

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