McIlroy v Ramsay

[birdieman]

With Rory McIlroy turning pro at 18yo (is he mad?) and Richie Ramsay having recently joined the pro ranks at 23 I think, my question is who will fare better as a pro?
Ramsay seems methodical and deliberate a la Langer whereas McIlroy is more in the Ballesteros mould where he goes for everything but charges too many putts.
In the modern pro world where rounds take 5 hours etc I have a feeling McIlroy will struggle, whereas Ramsay's patience and Major experience will see him do better. Am I right??

 

[DCB]

Time will tell !

At Carnoustie I think both of them showed that there was still a large gulf between their position (then) and what would be required in the paid ranks.

Best of luck to both of them as they go down that road.

 

[John_Findlay]

Of the two?.....McIlroy. But, sorry to be biased.....Saltman. He's a far better 4 round stroke player.

 

[birdieman]

I learned that Ramsay played off +5 at Royal Aberdeen -inpressive. I once got paired with a +4 player, frighteningly good -put my aspirations of being 'a golfer' firmly to bed!

 

[Junior]

Ramsey, he held is own when playing with Ogilvy and Tiger in the first two rounds at the Open. Although I do belive that both Woods and Ogilvy reported him for slow play !!!

 

[madandra]

I think Saltman will be similar to Luke Donald in that he will be patient and learn from his mistakes. I am not as confident that McIlroy can do the same. I just get the feeling he wants it a little bit soon.

 

[clubchamp07]

Indeed time will tell, It's great to see 2 young guns taking on the world's best players. We can only imagine what it would be like standing on a tee with tiger phill or someone like that waiting to play along with you. I think we'd need a few pairs of boxers with us. I once played with a top amature from here he had played a few walkers cup had even captained it, he also played with old Jack years ago and I was as nervous as hell. He beat me 2 up but I was just pleased to have had the chance of playing with such a colourfull guy. Come on Mcllroy,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

[John_Findlay]

They're playing in the British Masters at the Belfry today. Would be great if they both make the cut.

 

[birdieman]

McIlroy's playing, shot -3(69) in rd. 1, Ramsay doesn't appear to be in the tournament.
McIlroy's -3 is a pretty good effort I'd say, he's well placed 4 off the lead at the moment. The boy could be proving me wrong!

 

[Marko77]

Saw McIlroy's score yesterday, was impressed. Disappointed with Saltman's showing. Don't know how Ramsay isn't playing?

Read McIlroy's comments on BBC website today saying how if it produces that for 4 days he'll be around the top, then saw he shot 78 today - welcome to Professional Golf!

I hope any British young gun turning pro can do well. It's taken Justin Rose a few years but he's found his feet now in America. I feel it will be the same with Rory, Richie and Lloyd. I just hope they don't disappear.

 

[brendy]

Knowing Rory's dad Gerry (and his teaching pro is also my pro michael bannon at home in Bangor gc Co. Down) he wont get a chance to disappear, they have had him working hard except for the few days before the Walker Cup as he was carrying an injury. Hes a decent young lad with a down to earth dad who lives and breathes golf. I think hes going to go far, but then again am I biased when I worked with his dad for a few years?? Hell yes!
Still needs a hairut though.

 

[John_Findlay]

Agree about the haircut, Brendy. But isn't he doing well at the Dunhill LInks? Looks like a nice payday coming along which will ease the pressure for the rest of the year. Think he'll go from strength to strength if he gets a top ten there.

 

[brendy]

3rd is certainly no disgrace, just read the write up on the european pga tour website, paul lawrie has plenty of good things to say about him.