Why misfiring McIlroy needs Sunshine State swing
22/02/2021
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Rory McIlroy missed the cut last week for the first time in 30 PGA Tour events but while underlying statistics suggest a deterioration in form, here's why the Florida-swing offers cause for optimism.
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23/02/2021 08:58:41
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What a needless article. Nothing more than an invitation for a pile-in on Rory. Feeds the usual hate-filled trolls.
There are always going to be trolls, but the vast majority of comments (so far!) seem fairly measured and thought out. That's not the same as being correct though - nobody really knows why McIlroy is not winning or even contending more regularly, not even Rory himself it seems.
There are always going to be trolls, but the vast majority of comments (so far!) seem fairly measured and thought out. That's not the same as being correct though - nobody really knows why McIlroy is not winning or even contending more regularly, not even Rory himself it seems.
Not a fan so couldn’t care less about his form, missing the cut by 7 shots and he gets a write up? There are others playing far better presently and they go unnoticed, he is a bottler.
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I’m sorry I know nothing about golf, but can someone explain that picture at the top of the Article. Did the club slip mid swing or something?
He has a tendency to drop his head when things go wrong. 'Bouncebackabililty' although a hugely annoying word, is a very important psychological measure in the game of golf. The best golfers frequently follow a bogey with a birdie, Rory doesn't seem to manage and often compounds the problem on the next hole. That is a flaw in mentality and psychological approach, not technique or golfing ability.
Got out for 18 yesterday Jimmy.
Golf is like Balsam for the soul, and it was even more nice playing on a course that was green, not white, and the temp was +8, not -11, and the Titleist Pro V1 was white and not red/orange/yellow.
Good to hear you boys will be out there pretty soon.
Golf is like Balsam for the soul, and it was even more nice playing on a course that was green, not white, and the temp was +8, not -11, and the Titleist Pro V1 was white and not red/orange/yellow.
Good to hear you boys will be out there pretty soon.
Why is this guy always given so much publicity. He’s barely won anything and seems to have a media bandwagon around wherever he goes. Boring....
Missed the cut last week by 7 shots... enough said, no need for a bbc review.... ??
There is always someone who entertains with their lack of knowledge, let alone understanding ??
Always feel with Rory he does not practice enough. lockdown ends and he came back poor......season ends and he's come back poor........theres a pattern and it says not working hard enough during time off.
Another strange article headline from Carter. How on earth will the Florida swing help him? You make it sound as soon as he plays In Florida he will win.nonsense he will face same players same quality. Rory proximity to hole is bad and his terrible blow up rounds are still there becoming a norm. This is mentally getting Rory and it will take a long time to win again. Competition is stiff at top.
The problem that I see with his putting is that he doesn't get his approach shots close enough, then gets too aggressive with the first putt, trying to manufacture a birdie when one isn't really on the cards, and leaves himself 6 feet for par. The root cause is the approach shots, and the aggression of the first putt compounds the problem.
Rory, Rory, Rory. Usual lack of vision and originality from the BBC. He’s not even the top ranked UK player at the moment. Why not change the title of the “Sport” page to “Celebrity Sports and LBGt” page. Your golf correspondent is taking money under false pretences. Luckily proper sports coverage is available elsewhere on the net. By the way Fitzpatrick finished 5th. He’s also from the UK.
Never been the same since ditching Titleist chasing the money. Tried every club and said the best for him were Callaway, so what did he do, chose Taylormade because they offered him more cash. He was already a multimillionaire.! Now he's trying too hard to play with clubs that he doesn't like that much. He's a nice bloke but needs to get some good advice, a proper caddy and learn to relax.
Who cares? Overrated and overpaid. Long may his poor form continue.
Diddum's x
the 1870's....
Lol wow.... it’s must be such a busy role that ??, I bet you move around jobs quiet a bit due to your work ethic and drive ??
To be faire?
The only thing I find shocking about these articles about MAClLroy and Woodsy in the build up to the Majors, is that when they fail by Friday evening, this golf department completely loses interest in the tournament, no matter how big it is, and then it repeats prior to the next one etc etc
Very very laborious.
MAC and Woodsy don't have a hope in winning another tournament again.
Busted Flushes.
Very very laborious.
MAC and Woodsy don't have a hope in winning another tournament again.
Busted Flushes.
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“To be faire” I think we all know who he is talking about........
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Because he’s a troll. One that has to get his comments checked for moderation before they go live. He’ll be choking on his Patrick Reed doll if Tiger wins another title or major / RM wins a major again.
Maybe they could both resort to cheating like Reed does?
Maybe they could both resort to cheating like Reed does?
Lol wow.... it’s must be such a busy role that ??, I bet you move around jobs quiet a bit due to your work ethic and drive ??
I'm no expert but the biggest problem with McIlroy is that he holds the club with his ear not his hands. How can anyone hope to compete doing that, let alone a professional golfer?
The above photograph shows why he is just not getting consistent scores.
The above photograph shows why he is just not getting consistent scores.
It would be interesting to see what odds you can get on Mc
Thanks, JimmyC. Those odds look pretty decent.
It would be interesting to see what odds you could get on McIlroy not winning another major. He is still a very fine player and I hope he does bag another (ideally The Masters) but there seems to be an elusive something missing from his game.
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Why can't there be HYS about our top golfers? I suppose it's because they're English.
Ou good, there’s an article about MacIntyre too! That’ll really wreck MACsi’s head. Thanks bbc!
Looks like Woods is having another car related episode - what will the cause be?
Well this is the BBC's words from their report :-
"In 2017 Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence when he was found asleep at the wheel of his car. He later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
He had five prescription drugs in his system as he recovered from the spinal fusion surgery that ultimately gave him a second golfing career."
So it is another car related episode
"In 2017 Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence when he was found asleep at the wheel of his car. He later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.
He had five prescription drugs in his system as he recovered from the spinal fusion surgery that ultimately gave him a second golfing career."
So it is another car related episode
Looks like Woods is having another car related episode - what will the cause be?
Looks like Woods is having another car related episode - what will the cause be?
He's hardly on life support is he? Talk about an OTT reaction. In terms of day to day normal life he should recover fine.
We've seen the last of him as a professional golfer, though that's probably not a bad thing.
Thankfully nobody else was involved.
We've seen the last of him as a professional golfer, though that's probably not a bad thing.
Thankfully nobody else was involved.
The pictures look bad, but hopefully this is as a result of crumple zones doing their job and/or the cutting gear removing wreckage from around him.
No they are not, just shows what you know...
No they are not, just shows what you know...
Leslie, do you have any friends? What a vile person you seem to be!
JT, Justin Rose, Bryson et al all wishing him well and we have you on these threads!
JT, Justin Rose, Bryson et al all wishing him well and we have you on these threads!
Leslie (also previously used other names) is an out and out troll. Sad that people are allowed to behave like this online. That needs to change. In normal life you’d find yourself very lonely very quickly if you behaved like that.
As for fergie suggesting that TW might have been DUI, the police have said “no evidence of impairment”.
As for fergie suggesting that TW might have been DUI, the police have said “no evidence of impairment”.
They also said they didn't take any tests, which is convenient.
Don't feed the trolls
He'll go all the way to the Challenge Tour with any luck.
Feared the worst for Tiger overnight pleased to hear it’s not life threatening.
Surely, and sadly, the end of top tier Golf.
Being brutally honest i hope he wasn’t under the influence again.
Premature end to a astonishing Career.
Surely, and sadly, the end of top tier Golf.
Being brutally honest i hope he wasn’t under the influence again.
Premature end to a astonishing Career.
They also said they didn't take any tests, which is convenient.
Woods' misadventures should certainly act as a warning sign for DeChambeau considering his current path.
TW lucky to get out of that alive - please God he can play again.
The reason TW and Rory get the headlines - simply because they are exciting to watch. Can you seriously imagine watching Cantley, Fitzpatrick, Hovland, Kuchar etc going for titles? SNORE.
Compare a Ryder cup match between Cantley v Fitzpatrick to Reed v Rory - that's why we follow the guy. Get in there Rors.
The reason TW and Rory get the headlines - simply because they are exciting to watch. Can you seriously imagine watching Cantley, Fitzpatrick, Hovland, Kuchar etc going for titles? SNORE.
Compare a Ryder cup match between Cantley v Fitzpatrick to Reed v Rory - that's why we follow the guy. Get in there Rors.
MaksiNorway's constant deliberate misspelling of McIlroy's name and general rantings against all Irish golfers does make one wonder if his boyfriend left him for a ubiquitous beautiful Irish red head. ??
Sad way for arguably the GOAT to end his career if it comes to pass that Tiger cannot play competitively again.
I note Leslie Thornton has popped up with his distasteful comments. Vile man. Removed
Sad way for arguably the GOAT to end his career if it comes to pass that Tiger cannot play competitively again.
I note Leslie Thornton has popped up with his distasteful comments. Vile man. Removed
I question the wisdom of Rory at times; he isn't the greatest putter and often misreads putts yet he doesn't let his caddy look with him and get advice or confirmation . If his caddy can't read greens then he needs to get a different one who can read greens. The old adage that you drive for show and putt for dough really does apply.
Taking full ownership of putting rather than relying on the caddy was one of the reasons that he gave for changing caddy, and he then made it back to world number 1. His approach play puts too much pressure on his putting and he then putts too aggressively. He won't start contending again until his approach play sharpens up.
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Leslie may well have it in for the Scots, as you say, but on a broader level likes to hack away at anyone who is popular, regardless of nationality. Vile posts about an American last night, for example, for no other reason than the fact that he gets lots of coverage for his outstanding career. Sad way to live.
Rory's past his best, for sure, but there's no reason for him to call it quits already is there?