Masters 2019

[Deleted member 15344]

But that is partly why Rory wouldn't employ him. He doesn't want a caddy to perform that role so Foster would likely only last a couple of tournaments before either Rory sacked him or Foster sacked Rory.

I'm not saying you or others are wrong over what he needs but he simply doesn't want that. It will be interesting to see if he goes through his whole career with the same attitude / relationship towards his caddie.

I’m not sure how anyone on here can say what he “needs” - he seems to do pretty well with his own method , he has a way that he plays golf , he seems to prefer to like a passive caddy and be his own golfer and can anyone really say that he would be getting better results with a caddy relationship he doesn’t like or want ?

Rory wins or loses because of the shots he makes - not one of us on here can hear what they talk about during the round , before a round , before a shot .

Every single player plays the game in a different way - Rory does it his way and no one can argue with his record.

It’s always the same when he doesn’t get going in a tournament - caddy , putting , wedge play - the same doesn’t get said when he plays well

Golfers are going to have tournaments where they just don’t get going

Would you agree that Rory wins events in spite of his caddy rather than ‘because’ of him.

I use because loosely because obviously a caddy can’t win you an event

How can that be judged without knowing the relationship between the two - his caddy isn’t the one stopping him from winning

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Would you agree that Rory wins events in spite of his caddy rather than ‘because’ of him.

I use because loosely because obviously a caddy can’t win you an event

Rory is not the first nor will he be the last top player who doesn't want his caddy to call shots or strategy.

Jack Nicklaus did pretty well making his own decisions.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Ultimately whatever type of caddy you employ, so someone that will give an opinion and engage like Foster or simply carry and give the yardages it is down to the player to play the shot he decides to hit and at the moment, in the Masters, McIlroy just can't find a way to put a run together without chucking in mistakes the leading pack haven't. Already +1 today and I think whether he admits it or not the pressure of the career slam is weighing on him

 

[bagcarrier]

Ultimately the decision making is decided by the golfer. They will have discussed the issue most likely in practice and came to a conclusion then to avoid distraction on the course.

 

[Karl102]

Tiger looks cold.... 😂😂😂

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Would you agree that Rory wins events in spite of his caddy rather than ‘because’ of him.

I use because loosely because obviously a caddy can’t win you an event

Hopefully this answer covers LP's question as well.

I think Rory wins events without caddie assistance. When everything is great with him it is great. When things start to go wrong, when he starts to get down on himself, the shoulders slump, his decision making goes questionable, then he doesn't allow his caddie to help pull him out of it.

Top caddies will do that on occasions, not always as the player still hits the shots, but they can help psychologically and as we know a lot of golf is played upstairs. I think Rory misses a trick by not having that help but in his view he wouldn't feel comfortable with it so perhaps his game would suffer and he would be unhappy with a strong personality on the bag.

The above is supposition but his caddie relationship is well documented across the game so I think the non interference aspect is something we can assume is correct.

In essence I think we agree, MendieGK, but to a slightly different question to the one you asked 😄

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Tony Finau on fire. He can get very hot at times and so could go low today. He's already said he's serving Polynesian food next year if he wins. That should be an interesting menu

 

[Pin-seeker]

I’m not sure how anyone on here can say what he “needs” - he seems to do pretty well with his own method , he has a way that he plays golf , he seems to prefer to like a passive caddy and be his own golfer and can anyone really say that he would be getting better results with a caddy relationship he doesn’t like or want ?

Rory wins or loses because of the shots he makes - not one of us on here can hear what they talk about during the round , before a round , before a shot .

Every single player plays the game in a different way - Rory does it his way and no one can argue with his record.

It’s always the same when he doesn’t get going in a tournament - caddy , putting , wedge play - the same doesn’t get said when he plays well

Golfers are going to have tournaments where they just don’t get going



How can that be judged without knowing the relationship between the two - his caddy isn’t the one stopping him from winning

We’re just expressing opinions Phil,having a debate if you like 👍🏻

 

[fundy]

talk that they will start at 7.30am local time in 3 balls tomorrow to try and thwart Bobmacs bet on a monday finish 😲😲😲😲😲

 

[fundy]

Finau got a chance of shooting the first front nine 29 at Augusta

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Why would you continue watching a programme that is so bad that you feel the need to keep moaning about it?🤷‍♂️
Bizarre

If you’re not happy with what you’re paying for,cancel your subscription 👍🏻

Change the record Phil,you’re just repeating yourself now.

That’s fine,but why keep constantly going on about it?
I don’t see it changing anytime soon,so if it upsets you that much,stop watching.
Surely there’s other things to do?

We’re just expressing opinions Phil,having a debate if you like 👍🏻

I’ll break from tradition just to highlight your level of posting on here , you add nothing to the subject beyond following me like some lost sheep without any friends. You offer no opinion on any subject but to post rubbish like above - you don’t like what I post yet you can’t stop reading it ?

I don’t understand why someone like you is on this forum ? What’s the point if you just limit yourself to following me around and then posting no opinion about anything

It’s pretty pathetic and sad really , it’s something I expect you would see a spotting 15 year old kid who hasn’t found porn yet to do but not a supposed grown adult

I’m sure you will have some witty reply that will be as memorable as all the others but maybe one day actually post something worthwhile

 

[User62651]

What is going on with Paul McGinlays hair? Is that implants or some kind of front only toupee? Just looks wrong.

 

[Pin-seeker]

I’ll break from tradition just to highlight your level of posting on here , you add nothing to the subject beyond following me like some lost sheep without any friends. You offer no opinion on any subject but to post rubbish like above - you don’t like what I post yet you can’t stop reading it ?

I don’t understand why someone like you is on this forum ? What’s the point if you just limit yourself to following me around and then posting no opinion about anything

It’s pretty pathetic and sad really , it’s something I expect you would see a spotting 15 year old kid who hasn’t found porn yet to do but not a supposed grown adult

I’m sure you will have some witty reply that will be as memorable as all the others but maybe one day actually post something worthwhile

Nothing witty Phillip,just a BIG thank you for all the awesome contributions to this thread 👍🏻

 

[bagcarrier]

What is going on with Paul McGinlays hair? Is that implants or some kind of front only toupee? Just looks wrong.

Barnetgate - I think he slapped some boot polish on an old rag and stapled it on.

 

[Slime]

Watching on the Beeb.
It's worth it just to hear the peerless Peter Alliss.
In my opinion he has no equals in sports commentary and he's pushing 90 yrs old!
He's sport's equivalent of David Attenborough and I love them both.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Didn't hear too many others moaning about mud balls yesterday like McIlroy has just done. Same conditions for everyone and simply a case of not playing well enough. Hold your hands up (and that applies to other golfers in interviews) and simply admit it

 

[AmandaJR]

Watching on the Beeb.
It's worth it just to hear the peerless Peter Alliss.
In my opinion he has no equals in sports commentary and he's pushing 90 yrs old!
He's sport's equivalent of David Attenborough and I love them both.

Time for me to watch the BBC now as there is just something timeless and comforting about his commentary. I guess I've heard him since I was a kid and it's like Terry Wogan used to be - the sound of family and warmth

 

[paddyc]

JDay carving one left into the crowd on the 2nd not even an arm out to indicate where its going or a shout of fore,,,,,that is really poor and they need to punish players somehow for not warning the crowd that an exocet missile is heading there way.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

So good to be back on the Beeb , gives a bit or warmth about the event and just nice and simple , letting the golf do the talking and that coverage we all grew up on , like Azinger and will be interesting to see how Harrington is on the mic

 

[TheDiablo]

Giving the beeb a go tonight. Anything to try and avoid McGinley who's reached and potentially surpassed Monty levels of annoying for me.

The 7.30-8 slot was really good.

Trying my best to give Aliss another go, he's been awful the last 5 years but seems to be much better today

For the golf, hoping Moli can put together another great round, and that Woods stays in contention too. Schauffele would be very nice for the wallet though!