Bad etiquette?

Yes and no.

An amateur, who happens to be from their shores, on the cusp of winning their national competition is a big thing, so I can understand their fervour.
That said, when the camera panned on Rock he was rabbit in the headlights material, so I felt very sorry for him. The celebrations afterwards, well, it was done and dusted so I don't think that really mattered.

The £450k will aide any emotional distress he may have picked up! :)
 
I think people got a bit caught up in the whole thing. Certainly the mass invasion after the playoff ended was a bit too much as far as I'm concerned. There were some unfortunate calls and cheers while the playoff was in progress. Hopefully this sort of thing will not become the norm at any golf event.

Well done to the young man for keeping his head and closing it out in the manner he did though.
 
Something that I would expect from the US.

In their defence, it was local boy done good and I think they got carried away with the ocassion.

500k was a nice booby prize though
 
I did think the Irish crowds were pretty good for the 72 holes but then became a little too partisan in the play off. I thought the invasion was totally out of order and didn't really give Rock a chance to congratulate his opponent properly. Thats said I can understand the passion and excitement not only for a home grown winner but a young amateur too
 
I personally do not understand the 'young patriot hence the need for immense passion' sentiments. I'm sure if you spoke to Lowry himself he would also condemn the behavior of his 'supporters.' It is not something I wish to see creep into the game / the European tour and for that reason I find any act of unsporting behavior, such as this, difficult to justify.
 
I have to stand up for my fellow irish here. OUr golfing fans have always respected the play of all players--we will cheer louder when a local makes a big play.
I do not believe there was any malicious intent in anything that went on.
In my view the roars when Rocks ball entered the bunker or when he missed his putt were not jerring hsi efforts but trying to giv a lift to the local lad. What was great to see was that the crowd was allowed circle the greens just like the olden days.

The invasion i will agree was too much.
 
These were extraordinary scenes in an extraordinary situation. There would always be some partisan behavior and emotion and I don't think this can be controlled en masse. As long as there is good order when the player approaches and strikes the ball I cannot see the problem.
 
Unfortunately like a lot of sporting event you get people watching who are not really fans and can act in an inappropriate manner at times. I think this can give a bad impression of the masses.

The invasion of the green at the end was poor and I was a little embarrassed.
 
We are in a different era today, many of the values, principles and even morality have deteriorated throughout society, this is bound to transfer over to all aspects of sport including golf.

From the days I started to play golf I would say the manners or etiquette in golf today are very much lacking. Others from different era's would have a different opinion Im sure, but for me, it has deteriorated throughout compared to how it was when I started golf.

So the behavior of fans at significant tournaments does'nt surprise me at all, nor will the feeble measures to stamp it out. Already comments almost in defence of the behavior Im speaking of are appearing when to me there is ZERO defence for it, its just a demonstration of poor self control from weak charactors or the bottle or both.
 
I must admit I felt a little sorry for Rock when the crowd cheered his misses but at the end of the day, it is a sport, people choose someone to follow and thats that. Its just like footballers playing away and as a professional you should have the capabilities to put it aside and get on with the job. The one thing I like about golf is both sets of supporters will always get on and congratulate each other, just a bit louder for there own thats all.
 
Its the chip on the shoulder thing for the Irish to get one up on the Brits, shame he only gets a gold medal and Rock walks away with Lowrys €550,000, I wonder who the real winner is :)
 
I don't think the "chip on the shoulder thing" has anything whatsoever to do with it and its quite disrespectful to our Irish forum members.

You'll not find a more loyal, knowledgeable and appreciative golfing audience anywhere as was often pointed out by the commentators during the coverage.

I know there were a few cheers when Rock went into the bunker etc but as someone else pointed out I think they were shouts of encouragement for Lowry. Remember an Irish amateur playing in his first Irish Open and with a great chance to win is the stuff dreams are made of.

As for the people running on the green at the end I think they were trying to warm themselves up after all the waiting they had to do while Rock played his shots or putted....was he hoping bad light would stop play!!

Anyway I think the real winner is the game of golf and maybe some people should be more appreciative of the fairy story that took place.
 
After watching the USPGA as well this weekend and seeing all the big name players there I was quite saddened that there was couple a few bigger tour players at the Irish open, but european players spending their time in the US is another thread.

btw I was joking about the chip on the shoulder, the crowds where good except for the last day.
 
It was nothing to do with Rock being from England, that's a stupid thing to say. It was just the fact that it was a local lad who was in with a chance to win the thing, you'd see the same thing in Spain if it was a young Spanish lad who was involved.
 
Well I remember Monty getting jeered a lot, Garcia too & some Tiger vs Phil matches have had their fair share of it.

I think to say because some people in the home crowd cheered when his shot when into the bunker took the shine off it is ignoring all the applause Rock & Edfors received for their good shots. I know they shouldn't have ran onto the hole at the end but I'd say it's a good thing for people to be getting excited about golf for a change.
 
Unfortunately like a lot of sporting event you get people watching who are not really fans and can act in an inappropriate manner at times. I think this can give a bad impression of the masses.

The invasion of the green at the end was poor and I was a little embarrassed.
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I agree with the above post. Was disappointed to not see a handshake / few words exchanged between Lowry and Rock after the last putt. There is plenty of time for celebrations after the presentation etc.
 
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