What up with Rory?

[gvogel]

> @melo said:

> I could be completely wrong (I dont know him personally), but i stated on this forum 3 years ago I didn't think he would ever win another major because...I dont think he cares if he ever wins another major. Golf and majors consumed Jack and Tiger. They had families and whatnot, but their singular pursuit was to be the best and pummel everyone. BK might feel that way, I'm not sure...but I'm fairly certain spieth, Fowler, rory,etc definitely DONT feel that way. They will be quite content with 50 million dollars, a few majors and a career of flying around the world "hitting a little white ball sometimes."

 

I think that Spieth has the drive of a Tiger or a Brooks - but lacks in the talent department.

[Ferguson]

> @tsecor said:

> There could literally be 1000 things that contribute to what some people feel is an issue with Rory's game......your extreme take and focus on this subject (his marriage) is odd to say the least. But we are all entitled to our opinion I guess even if you are pulling quotes from 5 years ago

 

Generally speaking, over the course of a lifetime, people tend to follow a "pattern" with their relationships. Maybe he was never "right" for marriage. Now for pete's sake, whatever you do don't get me wrong, please - I am not saying anyone went outside the marriage. I just can't help but think he's struggling with concentrating - emotions are shown with the putter.

[Golfer4Life]

> @lopey986 said:

> > @Golfer4Life said:

> > I understand J.P. Fitzgerald was getting hard on him, but he was a great caddie for Rory. I wish he would go back to him and dump the best friend/beer buddy. I’m sure Diamond is a fine player, but if Fitzgerald was too hard on Rory, Diamond may be too lax on Rory. I noticed changes after their split, and yes Rory has won since then, but not at the same rate as when Fitz was carrying the bag. I also noticed his enthusiasm about the Ryder Cup was not there, no spark.

> >

> > Whatever it is I hope he gets it together, just a bit more, and show us the Rory we expect, the one we know can kick some serious behind.

>

> Why would he dump his caddy when he has 9 top 10s in 11 starts this season and has won 5+ million dollars? Seriously, y'all drunk or what?

 

I don't drink, but thanks for the eloquent contribution. Top 10's and one victory? Check his record with J.P. and then come back with some more childish insults.

[tsecor]

a very odd take on rory......time to move on though> @Ferguson said:

> > @tsecor said:

> > There could literally be 1000 things that contribute to what some people feel is an issue with Rory's game......your extreme take and focus on this subject (his marriage) is odd to say the least. But we are all entitled to our opinion I guess even if you are pulling quotes from 5 years ago

>

> Generally speaking, over the course of a lifetime, people tend to follow a "pattern" with their relationships. Maybe he was never "right" for marriage. Now for pete's sake, whatever you do don't get me wrong, please - I am not saying anyone went outside the marriage. I just can't help but think he's struggling with concentrating - emotions are shown with the putter.

 

 

[Ferguson]

This March article from my #3 source for golf news, _The Belfast Telegraph_.

 

https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/statistics-show-why-rory-mcilroys-in-a-slump-and-revitalised-tiger-woods-is-on-the-rise-36698808.html

 

 

 

 

[MMB1500]

Rory is mentally fragile and gives up when things aren't going his way. He'll never win another major.

[Ferguson]

> @MMB1500 said:

> Rory is mentally fragile and gives up when things aren't going his way. He'll never win another major.

 

He is fast to take action, rather than relaxing his thoughts, taking the bogey and trying to regroup. I think his mind works too fast and his thoughts get ahead of his round. By Saturday, he's got to be washed out.

[ebrasmus21]

> @Ferguson said:

> > @MMB1500 said:

> > Rory is mentally fragile and gives up when things aren't going his way. He'll never win another major.

>

> He is fast to take action, rather than relaxing his thoughts, taking the bogey and trying to regroup. I think his mind works too fast and his thoughts get ahead of his round. By Saturday, he's got to be washed out.

 

The fact that Rory is the player and the celebrity that he is and how he plays golf must be exhausting. If I had that many good looks for birdie inside 10’ and missed my fair share of them when “all eyes and all expectations are on me” I have a feeling I’d be extremely frustrated as well.

 

Not trying to make excuses for Rory I’m just saying it must be frustrating.

[Ferguson]

> @ebrasmus21 said:

> > @Ferguson said:

> > > @MMB1500 said:

> > > Rory is mentally fragile and gives up when things aren't going his way. He'll never win another major.

> >

> > He is fast to take action, rather than relaxing his thoughts, taking the bogey and trying to regroup. I think his mind works too fast and his thoughts get ahead of his round. By Saturday, he's got to be washed out.

>

> The fact that Rory is the player and the celebrity that he is and how he plays golf must be exhausting. If I had that many good looks for birdie inside 10’ and missed my fair share of them when “all eyes and all expectations are on me” I have a feeling I’d be extremely frustrated as well.

>

> Not trying to make excuses for Rory I’m just saying it must be frustrating.

 

Just read an article that addresses the "indirect" impacts of poor professional performance. It can reflect back to friendships, family and also strain the communication pathways with a spouse. I remember both Phil and Jack on their interviews with David Feherety both plugged their "good communication" with Amy and Barbara to help them get through the rough times. It's not just communication but the quality of the communication.

[lopey986]

seems fine.

[tsecor]

Looks like his marriage and putter are working

[QuigleyDU]

The way Fergy keeps beating the relationship drum makes me think he knows something...

[Moleman]

> @QuigleyDU said:

> The way Fergy keeps beating the relationship drum makes me think he knows something...

 

Maybe he’s having marital problems?

 

 

[ray9898]

So...is Rory still falling apart or not?

[QuigleyDU]

> @Moleman said:

> > @QuigleyDU said:

> > The way Fergy keeps beating the relationship drum makes me think he knows something...

>

> Maybe he’s having marital problems?

>

>

 

maybe, I duno....

[hell_is_chrome]

I'm looking forward to his missed cut this week.

 

> @lopey986 said:

> seems fine.

 

> @tsecor said:

> Looks like his marriage and putter are working

 

> @ray9898 said:

> So...is Rory still falling apart or not?

 

 

[bladehunter]

> @hell_is_chrome said:

> I'm look forward to his missed cut this week.

>

> > @lopey986 said:

> > seems fine.

>

> > @tsecor said:

> > Looks like his marriage and putter are working

>

> > @ray9898 said:

> > So...is Rory still falling apart or not?

>

>

I say hovland beats him by 4.

I kid I kid.

 

No really. I hope he makes some putts 2 weeks in a row this time.

[Barfolomew]

Still cant putt .... anyone can catch fire just ask us were golfers. Ready set and count the days till he sucks at putting again...

[lopey986]

> @Barfolomew said:

> Still cant putt .... anyone can catch fire just ask us were golfers. Ready set and count the days till he sucks at putting again...

 

Thing is, he doesn't have to be Jordan Spieth with the putter to win because the rest of his game is so good. All he has to do is hover around the top 50 in sgp to push for victories.

[tsecor]

Pebble Beach may not be kind to Rory but if he hits fairways like he did this past week, he will win it

[Titleist_PT23]

> @tsecor said:

> Pebble Beach may not be kind to Rory but if he hits fairways like he did this past week, he will win it

He's one of a few players that can win anywhere if he's on.

 

But it seems like this week if going to be about hitting mid/short irons into the greens? Relatively speaking, there's less holes for him to bomb it 30 yards farther down the fairway past everyone but a handful of others.

[bladehunter]

Winner is going to have to have great distance control and putt this week.

[Barfolomew]

> @lopey986 said:

> > @Barfolomew said:

> > Still cant putt .... anyone can catch fire just ask us were golfers. Ready set and count the days till he sucks at putting again...

>

> Thing is, he doesn't have to be Jordan Spieth with the putter to win because the rest of his game is so good. All he has to do is hover around the top 50 in sgp to push for victories.

 

Yeah good point.... but he still sucks at putting and it kills him a lot.... a lot

[bscinstnct]

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[lopey986]

> @Barfolomew said:

> > @lopey986 said:

> > > @Barfolomew said:

> > > Still cant putt .... anyone can catch fire just ask us were golfers. Ready set and count the days till he sucks at putting again...

> >

> > Thing is, he doesn't have to be Jordan Spieth with the putter to win because the rest of his game is so good. All he has to do is hover around the top 50 in sgp to push for victories.

>

> Yeah good point.... but he still sucks at putting and it kills him a lot.... a lot

 

The statistics from this year don't back that up at all but keep running with that narrative, i guess?

[tsecor]

> @Barfolomew said:

> > @lopey986 said:

> > > @Barfolomew said:

> > > Still cant putt .... anyone can catch fire just ask us were golfers. Ready set and count the days till he sucks at putting again...

> >

> > Thing is, he doesn't have to be Jordan Spieth with the putter to win because the rest of his game is so good. All he has to do is hover around the top 50 in sgp to push for victories.

>

> Yeah good point.... but he still sucks at putting and it kills him a lot.... a lot

 

 

[tsecor]

How you haters feeling about Rory being named POY?

[gvogel]

> @tsecor said:

> How you haters feeling about Rory being named POY?

 

Rory is my favorite player to watch, but Brooks deserved the title.

[QuigleyDU]

> @gvogel said:

> > @tsecor said:

> > How you haters feeling about Rory being named POY?

>

> Rory is my favorite player to watch, but Brooks deserved the title.

 

Why? I am not saying you are wrong, I am just curious why you think he deserves it? I feel (eye ball test, no data) that in watching a lot of golf Rory was more consistently good through out the year.

[GoGoErky]

> @gvogel said:

> > @tsecor said:

> > How you haters feeling about Rory being named POY?

>

> Rory is my favorite player to watch, but Brooks deserved the title.

 

Rory earned it