Brooks or Rory?

[SugarPenguin]

Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

Brooks is far more consistent in the big tournaments last couple of years (obviously) and is in a purple patch. Like a lot of modern golfers - they get streaky over a few seasons then drop off a bit so will be interesting to see how Rory and Brooks compare in a couple of years time.

[pgapromex]

> @SugarPenguin said:

> Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

>

LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

 

 

[Titleist99]

> @"A.Princey" said:

> > @freeze16172002 said:

> > Brooks makes that putt on the 72nd hole at the Masters, this wouldnt even be a argument.

> Tiger makes his putt on the 72 hole at the Masters and we're definitely still here....

>

>

And that's why we don't play the WHAT IF game...….LOL!

 

[Pent08]

> @pgapromex said:

> > @SugarPenguin said:

> > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> >

> LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

>

>

 

Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

[bladehunter]

> @Noke said:

> > @bladehunter said:

> > > @idrive said:

> > > > @Llortamaisey said:

> > > > > @idrive said:

> > > > > > @BNGL said:

> > > > > > > @idrive said:

> > > > > > > Wow, some serous delusional posts here.

> > > > > > > Brooks isn't even close to Rory. 15 tour wins for Rory, Brooks 5

> > > > > > > They're about a year apart in age. So who has had the better career?

> > > > > > > Who just got beat by **20 shots**

> > > > > >

> > > > > > 16 for Rory

> > > > >

> > > > > You are correct, forgot to include his blow out win today.

> > > >

> > > > It’s easy to forget. Rory is becoming the king of the irrelevant tournaments. Might as well give him the trophy for the Barbasol Open.

> > > >

> > >

> > > Gee, you're probably right. Brooks winning the CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES is almost like winning a Major.

> >

> > lol. But when was Rory’s last major ? During desert storm ?

> >

> > Point being is he’s woefully behind for his age when you enter in his potential talent level. Think underachiever vs overachiever .

>

> What is the methodology of measuring potential and/or talent?

>

>

 

Great question. And I’ll have to ponder on that for a moment. But you maybe correct. He may not have any potential?

[bladehunter]

> @SugarPenguin said:

> Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> Brooks is far more consistent in the big tournaments last couple of years (obviously) and is in a purple patch. Like a lot of modern golfers - they get streaky over a few seasons then drop off a bit so will be interesting to see how Rory and Brooks compare in a couple of years time.

 

Yea - no. Last years PGA was Brooks on point. And it was a show that made Rory this past Sunday look slow. And again. I’m not a Brooks fan. I don’t think he’s the best player on earth. Which means Rory is at least #3.

[bscinstnct]

> @SugarPenguin said:

> Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> Brooks is far more consistent in the big tournaments last couple of years (obviously) and is in a purple patch. Like a lot of modern golfers - they get streaky over a few seasons then drop off a bit so will be interesting to see how Rory and Brooks compare in a couple of years time.

 

 

Rory is a tremendous ball striker. But he has never won a major on fast greens.

 

How is he a better golfer with such weakness in a major part of his game?

 

To underline how bad his putting is. Get this,

 

Rory has missed the cut in his last 3 US Opens

 

And missed the cut in 50% of all the US Opens he has played in.

 

 

 

 

[pgapromex]

> @Pent08 said:

> > @pgapromex said:

> > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > >

> > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> >

> >

>

> Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

 

[Pent08]

> @pgapromex said:

> > @Pent08 said:

> > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > >

> > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

>

 

I'm not comparing Rory's victory to Koepka's victory, just establishing that a full field of professional golfers play against each other, not the course. Score relative to the field is a stat which doesn't care about the course set-up, since the field plays the same course.

[Noke]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @Noke said:

> > > @bladehunter said:

> > > > @idrive said:

> > > > > @Llortamaisey said:

> > > > > > @idrive said:

> > > > > > > @BNGL said:

> > > > > > > > @idrive said:

> > > > > > > > Wow, some serous delusional posts here.

> > > > > > > > Brooks isn't even close to Rory. 15 tour wins for Rory, Brooks 5

> > > > > > > > They're about a year apart in age. So who has had the better career?

> > > > > > > > Who just got beat by **20 shots**

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > 16 for Rory

> > > > > >

> > > > > > You are correct, forgot to include his blow out win today.

> > > > >

> > > > > It’s easy to forget. Rory is becoming the king of the irrelevant tournaments. Might as well give him the trophy for the Barbasol Open.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > Gee, you're probably right. Brooks winning the CJ CUP @ NINE BRIDGES is almost like winning a Major.

> > >

> > > lol. But when was Rory’s last major ? During desert storm ?

> > >

> > > Point being is he’s woefully behind for his age when you enter in his potential talent level. Think underachiever vs overachiever .

> >

> > What is the methodology of measuring potential and/or talent?

> >

> >

>

> Great question. And I’ll have to ponder on that for a moment. But you maybe correct. He may not have any potential?

 

I’m not saying one has more potential than the other.

 

I know that to the eye it may look like Rory has more potential, as his swing looks effortlessly powerful for his size. But I’m not sure that’s a good measure of talent. For all I know Kenny Perry could be vastly more talented than either Brooks or Rory, having made his hitchy swing work for him.

 

Debates over which players of similar caliber are best are fun, but clear answers are difficult given the squishy nature of feelings and out of context statistics.

 

 

[lowheel]

man there is alot of hyperbole in this thread... i like both players and am hard on both of them but as of right now its clearly Rory. Their careers other than majors are not comparable at this point. in 5-10 years who knows but right now its rory. Brooks has been #1 for 3 weeks? Rory was #1 for like 2 years give or take. I think Brooks is great but a complete enigma outside majors. Rory is more mentally weak than he was but has the ability to run away from a field.I would think if Brooks ends up with as many wins as rory currently has on tour hed be happy.

[Shilgy]

> @pgapromex said:

> > @Pent08 said:

> > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > >

> > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > >

> > >

> >

> > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

>

 

So Brooks can't handle a course set up for the ladies? He was 20 back.

If Koepka hadn't played last week you could make that weak remark, but he did. No one compared the two events but you.

 

Do certain setups favor some players more than others? Of course they do. Why is it considered a slight to Rory to say his game favors softer conditions? He certainly seems to be much better than others when the course is that way.

 

Bottom line is Rory's career is quite a bit ahead of Koepkas. Koepka holds the "what have you done lately" trophy but Rory is well ahead career-wise.

[dukediv2011]

> @Shilgy said:

> > @pgapromex said:

> > > @Pent08 said:

> > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > > >

> > > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

> > > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> > Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> > Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

> >

>

> So Brooks can't handle a course set up for the ladies? He was 20 back.

> If Koepka hadn't played last week you could make that weak remark, but he did. No one compared the two events but you.

>

> Do certain setups favor some players more than others? Of course they do. Why is it considered a slight to Rory to say his game favors softer conditions? He certainly seems to be much better than others when the course is that way.

>

> Bottom line is Rory's career is quite a bit ahead of Koepkas. Koepka holds the "what have you done lately" trophy but Rory is well ahead career-wise.

 

Well ahead career wise? Both have 4 majors. Koepka has won 4/8. Most dominant streak since Tiger 00-01.

 

Give me Brooks every day of the week.

 

[cdnglf]

> @dukediv2011 said:

> > @Shilgy said:

> > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > @Pent08 said:

> > > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > > > >

> > > > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> > > Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> > > Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

> > >

> >

> > So Brooks can't handle a course set up for the ladies? He was 20 back.

> > If Koepka hadn't played last week you could make that weak remark, but he did. No one compared the two events but you.

> >

> > Do certain setups favor some players more than others? Of course they do. Why is it considered a slight to Rory to say his game favors softer conditions? He certainly seems to be much better than others when the course is that way.

> >

> > Bottom line is Rory's career is quite a bit ahead of Koepkas. Koepka holds the "what have you done lately" trophy but Rory is well ahead career-wise.

>

> Well ahead career wise?

 

Way ahead.

 

 

[SugarPenguin]

> @pgapromex said:

> > @SugarPenguin said:

> > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> >

> LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

>

>

I would hardly say my comparison was going crazy.

Brooks has played really well over a certain type of course over the last few years. Difficult, penalizing rough, fast greens. But the tour plays these type of courses what, 3 or 4 times a season?

Its not as if he has won any other tournaments of great note ( 6 wins I think it is?)

Whereas Rory has won all over the World on a large variety of different courses and his career is far far better than Brooks'. I like Brooks' but he isnt Rory level yet.

All Brooks' career really says is that he is good in pressure situations on very very tough set ups.

I will say that I do think Rory has a possibility to miss the cut at Pebble, whereas Brooks' will easily be near the top of the leaderboard.

[Hankshank]

Pretty sure that Brooks was flying under the radar a little down in Canada. He'll be back in full force this week, anything else would surprise me. As to which one of them that will end up highest this week its a 50-50 thing for me. Rory when he is on a roll, that roll normally extends over a number of tournaments, he must be on everybodys top 5 suggestions for this week.

As Brooks must be too. His consistency in majors is simply astounding and its by no means only his drives or bicep measurements that has made him successful. Seems to have a gear extra of concentration when it really matters.

 

As to who ends up highest of them, its up to Pebble Beach and mother nature I suppose. I don't recall Brooks winning on a seaside course? But Rory hasnt done all that good either at PB, surprisingly enough, Holywood is pretty much a Seaside, isnt it?

Going OT a little when on the subject of Rory, was his family Protestant or Catholic? That used to matter in Belfast. Quite a deal. But maybe the golf course was neutral ground. And the Beatles never revealed if they were Liverpool or Everton fans (Evertonians I understand). Suppose the Northern Irish top pros wisely keep a lower profile on God matters that their US colleagues,.

[dukediv2011]

> @cdnglf said:

> > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > @Shilgy said:

> > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > @Pent08 said:

> > > > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > > > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> > > > Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> > > > Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

> > > >

> > >

> > > So Brooks can't handle a course set up for the ladies? He was 20 back.

> > > If Koepka hadn't played last week you could make that weak remark, but he did. No one compared the two events but you.

> > >

> > > Do certain setups favor some players more than others? Of course they do. Why is it considered a slight to Rory to say his game favors softer conditions? He certainly seems to be much better than others when the course is that way.

> > >

> > > Bottom line is Rory's career is quite a bit ahead of Koepkas. Koepka holds the "what have you done lately" trophy but Rory is well ahead career-wise.

> >

> > Well ahead career wise?

>

> Way ahead.

>

>

 

This is lunacy.

[cdnglf]

> @dukediv2011 said:

> > @cdnglf said:

> > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > @Shilgy said:

> > > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > > @Pent08 said:

> > > > > > > @pgapromex said:

> > > > > > > > @SugarPenguin said:

> > > > > > > > Rory and Brooks both playing at the Top of their game.... Rory wipes the floor with him. No questions Rory is a better golfer - but he also looks really average all too often sometimes.

> > > > > > > >

> > > > > > > LOL. Rory has a few nice rounds on a course more appropriate for an LPGA event

> > > > > > > and his fanboys go crazy. He did barely make the cut at Bethpage which surely sent a message to BK.

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Funny, his nearest competitor, whom he beat by 7 shots, was playing the same "LPGA" caliber course.

> > > > > Are you having a problem seeing the diference between scoring on a 7500 yard 155 slope course vs 6900 yard 136 slope?

> > > > > Rory played good, enjoyed watching it, but it is not equal or comparable to the golf BK played at Bethpage. It's like bragging you killed a rabbit when the other guy bagged a water buffalo.

> > > > >

> > > >

> > > > So Brooks can't handle a course set up for the ladies? He was 20 back.

> > > > If Koepka hadn't played last week you could make that weak remark, but he did. No one compared the two events but you.

> > > >

> > > > Do certain setups favor some players more than others? Of course they do. Why is it considered a slight to Rory to say his game favors softer conditions? He certainly seems to be much better than others when the course is that way.

> > > >

> > > > Bottom line is Rory's career is quite a bit ahead of Koepkas. Koepka holds the "what have you done lately" trophy but Rory is well ahead career-wise.

> > >

> > > Well ahead career wise?

> >

> > Way ahead.

> >

> >

>

> This is lunacy.

 

23 > 7

[dukediv2011]

Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

 

Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

[cdnglf]

> @dukediv2011 said:

> Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

 

Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

 

> Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

 

Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

[Barfolomew]

> @J13 said:

> Who's better?

>

> Im saying Brooks is just a more talented player and has a better mental game.

 

You just answered your own question.... any others? oh my 2 cents..... Rory cant putt

[dukediv2011]

> @cdnglf said:

> > @dukediv2011 said:

> > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

>

> Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

>

> > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

>

> Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

 

There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

 

I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

 

Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

[bladehunter]

Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

[widow-maker]

> @Hankshank said:

> Pretty sure that Brooks was flying under the radar a little down in Canada. He'll be back in full force this week, anything else would surprise me. As to which one of them that will end up highest this week its a 50-50 thing for me. Rory when he is on a roll, that roll normally extends over a number of tournaments, he must be on everybodys top 5 suggestions for this week.

>

 

Brooks hadn't touched a club since the PGA. He was using the Canadian Open as preparation for the US Open. I hardly think he cared about where he finished. Just get back swinging and into competition. It's what Tiger should have done before the PGA. You can't skip every tournament between majors and expect to be ready to compete.

 

[cdnglf]

[deleted poorly thought out response that I shouldn't have sent]

 

> @dukediv2011 said:

> > @cdnglf said:

> > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

> >

> > Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

> >

> > > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

> >

> > Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> > But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

>

> There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

>

> I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

>

> Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

 

Rory's best seasons > Brooks's best seasons.

Rory's career >> Brooks's career.

[cdnglf]

> @bladehunter said:

> Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

 

 

Rory is 30 and has 23 wins.

Brooks is 29 and has 7 wins.

It is just math.

[bladehunter]

> @cdnglf said:

> > @bladehunter said:

> > Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

>

> This post brought to you by the "I don't understand the OWGR arithmetic but I'm going to whine about it anyway" GOAT.

> > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

> > >

> > > Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

> > >

> > > > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

> > >

> > > Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> > > But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

> >

> > There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

> >

> > I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

> >

> > Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

>

> Rory's best seasons > Brooks's best seasons.

> Rory's career >> Brooks's career.

 

Lol. That’s when you know you’ve hit the nail square on the head.

 

When they bring out the “ you’re a dumbass who asked a couple dumb questions once upon a time , what do you know “. Hilarious.

 

I don’t mean nothing personal by my comments. But truly. That was weak. Random and wayyyyy off topic

 

Come on man. Why not just answer the question ?

 

Nobody saying Rory is a bad player. Just that he’s been at it well over 11 years. Vs the short amount of time the ones he’s compared to have been at it.

[cdnglf]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @cdnglf said:

> > > @bladehunter said:

> > > Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

> >

> > This post brought to you by the "I don't understand the OWGR arithmetic but I'm going to whine about it anyway" GOAT.

> > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

> > > >

> > > > Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

> > > >

> > > > > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

> > > >

> > > > Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> > > > But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

> > >

> > > There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

> > >

> > > I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

> > >

> > > Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

> >

> > Rory's best seasons > Brooks's best seasons.

> > Rory's career >> Brooks's career.

>

> Lol. That’s when you know you’ve hit the nail square on the head.

>

> When they bring out the “ you’re a dumbass who asked a couple dumb questions once upon a time , what do you know “. Hilarious.

>

> I don’t mean nothing personal by my comments. But truly. That was weak. Random and wayyyyy off topic

 

Sorry, I shouldn't have posted that.

I typed that, then thought better of sending it and meant to discard it. But (as you may have noticed) one of the features of the new DB is that it saves whatever type in the textbox and prepends it to subsequent posts.

Again, my bad.

[bladehunter]

> @cdnglf said:

> > @bladehunter said:

> > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > @bladehunter said:

> > > > Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

> > >

> > > This post brought to you by the "I don't understand the OWGR arithmetic but I'm going to whine about it anyway" GOAT.

> > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > > > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

> > > > >

> > > > > Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

> > > > >

> > > > > > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

> > > > >

> > > > > Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> > > > > But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

> > > >

> > > > There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

> > > >

> > > > I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

> > > >

> > > > Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

> > >

> > > Rory's best seasons > Brooks's best seasons.

> > > Rory's career >> Brooks's career.

> >

> > Lol. That’s when you know you’ve hit the nail square on the head.

> >

> > When they bring out the “ you’re a dumbass who asked a couple dumb questions once upon a time , what do you know “. Hilarious.

> >

> > I don’t mean nothing personal by my comments. But truly. That was weak. Random and wayyyyy off topic

>

> Sorry, I shouldn't have posted that.

> I typed that, then thought better of sending it and meant to discard it. But (as you may have noticed) one of the features of the new DB is that it saves whatever type in the textbox and prepends it to subsequent posts.

> Again, my bad.

 

No worries pal. I genuinely got a good laugh out of it. And I did because you’re right. Lol I do get a bee in my bonnet on some things and carry it too far. Probably do so with Rory too. He just bugs me. I swear I was pulling for him on Sunday to shoot 59. But somehow I knew he wouldn’t do it. Does that matter ? No. But as I’ve said before. I’ve only watched him win 1 major live. The last pga. And that whole scenario with Phil and Rickie left me unable to be a fan. If I had watched him from the start I may feel very differently.

 

I just see sooo much talent not being used more than maybe 80 .% most days. My opinion. No stats involved. Just the eyeball

 

Anyway. No worries. I deserved that comment . I’ll never hold Ill feelings over the truth.

[cdnglf]

> @bladehunter said:

> > @cdnglf said:

> > > @bladehunter said:

> > > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > > @bladehunter said:

> > > > > Why do people refuse to take into account reps or years on tour when comparing records with Rory ? It’s just math people.

> > > >

> > > > This post brought to you by the "I don't understand the OWGR arithmetic but I'm going to whine about it anyway" GOAT.

> > > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > > > @cdnglf said:

> > > > > > > @dukediv2011 said:

> > > > > > > Brooks has been a PGA Tour player since 2014-2015 season. Rory has been a PGA Tour Member since 2007. It's easy to understand why that number is so disparate.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Rory wasn't a PGA Tour member in 2007, but he was playing in the big leagues while Brooks was still in the minors. Because he was way better. This is one of the reasons why his career to date is so much better.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > > Brooks is a better all around golfer than Rory. He pounds the driver, hits great approach shots, AND he knows how to chip and putt. Rory can pound the ball and is a great ball striker, but he's horrid with a wedge and putter.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Wins disagree. Weeks at #1 disagree. A Players and a Fedex Cup and more PotY awards disagree. SG disagree.

> > > > > > But hey, make up whatever narrative makes you feel good.

> > > > >

> > > > > There's no doubt that Rory WAS a better player than Brooks in 2007. Brooks was not 100% committed to golf and was still considering major league baseball. Once Brooks committed to golf, it took him a few years to get to the PGA Tour. Since 2017, he's been the most dominant player in the game. There's no arguing that fact.

> > > > >

> > > > > I was mistaken, Rory joined the PGA Tour in 2010 (but he turned pro in 2007). Brooks didn't even become a Professional golfer until 2012.

> > > > >

> > > > > Rory WAS a better player than Brooks, but, right now, Brooks is the best player in the world.

> > > >

> > > > Rory's best seasons > Brooks's best seasons.

> > > > Rory's career >> Brooks's career.

> > >

> > > Lol. That’s when you know you’ve hit the nail square on the head.

> > >

> > > When they bring out the “ you’re a dumbass who asked a couple dumb questions once upon a time , what do you know “. Hilarious.

> > >

> > > I don’t mean nothing personal by my comments. But truly. That was weak. Random and wayyyyy off topic

> >

> > Sorry, I shouldn't have posted that.

> > I typed that, then thought better of sending it and meant to discard it. But (as you may have noticed) one of the features of the new DB is that it saves whatever type in the textbox and prepends it to subsequent posts.

> > Again, my bad.

>

> No worries pal. I genuinely got a good laugh out of it. And I did because you’re right. Lol I do get a bee in my bonnet on some things and carry it too far. Probably do so with Rory too. He just bugs me. I swear I was pulling for him on Sunday to shoot 59. But somehow I knew he wouldn’t do it. Does that matter ? No. But as I’ve said before. I’ve only watched him win 1 major live. The last pga. And that whole scenario with Phil and Rickie left me unable to be a fan. If I had watched him from the start I may feel very differently.

>

> I just see sooo much talent not being used more than maybe 80 .% most days. My opinion. No stats involved. Just the eyeball

>

> Anyway. No worries. I deserved that comment . I’ll never hold Ill feelings over the truth.

 

Thanks! I appreciate the good humor.

I think we’ve played this Rory thing out.

Need to find something new to disagree on... broomstick putters? Brush tees? Everything El Cheapo?

 

;)