Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Great seasons by both but I reckon Rory will be kicking himself a bit harder than Brooks will if they're reflecting on missed opportunities
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garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Brooks is that fella at school who cruised to straight A's with out seemingly having to put in any of the hard graft.
Rory to his credit also did well in his exams but was never out of the library. He also didnt quite hit the peaks of brooks dispite studying hard on his putting and wedge game and excelling naturally at driving.
Rory to his credit also did well in his exams but was never out of the library. He also didnt quite hit the peaks of brooks dispite studying hard on his putting and wedge game and excelling naturally at driving.
I'd have called it the other way tbh.
Rory cruiswd through school with no piers to challenge him. When he got to college he still excelled, but at uni where the competition increased his earlier years of success and ease meant he didn't quite accept he had areas to work and improve on.
Brooks on the other hand, spent years working hard and accepting who he was so that later in life he flourished.
Both have had great results this season but if you asked Rory honestly, he wouldn't be happy deep down. His wedge play in general and Open Championship was a let down to a guy with such high standards.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Coffey
Challenge Tour Pro
So Rory wins. Surprising compared to the answers on here!
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I just had this feeling they would go with him even with the way Koepka has played in the majors
I just had this feeling they would go with him even with the way Koepka has played in the majors
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Tops off a pretty average season doesn't it....
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Pretty cool way to find out
SatchFan
Q-School Graduate
Slight surprise considering their relative performance in the four big ones but still a worthy winner. Mind you, I cannot picture Brooks crying on his major trophy tonight.
inc0gnito
Assistant Pro
Deserved winner in my opinion. I think he’s had an amazing season which I don’t think majors alone should define.
USER1999
Grand Slam Winner
Another chip on Koepka's shoulder. Ignored, again.
rksquire
Head Pro
It's awarded for the overall performance over the season, I seen elsewhere that someone commented that it wasn't just an award for 'best performance in the majors', I'm sure this is a factor, but if you take into account the season in its entirety, there's not much between them, and I couldn't have grumbled had their peers voted for BK - it must have been close.
What I hope is that they both maintain their current standards and we're treated to an upcoming season of high level competitive golf between the 2, with a few final Sunday pairings that ultimately sets the stage for a fantastic Ryder Cup.
What I hope is that they both maintain their current standards and we're treated to an upcoming season of high level competitive golf between the 2, with a few final Sunday pairings that ultimately sets the stage for a fantastic Ryder Cup.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
It's a popularity vote and clearly not a vote for who played the best.
User20204
Well-known member
3 wins
14 top ten finishes
Fedex winner
1st in overall strokes gained
Vardon trophy winner
Yet you think it's a popularity vote
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Came up short in the only 4 comps that matter to the top guys.3 wins
14 top ten finishes
Fedex winner
1st in overall strokes gained
Vardon trophy winner
Yet you think it's a popularity vote
inc0gnito
Assistant Pro
Don’t be so narrow minded. If you think any pro golfer or “top guy†doesn’t care about the other events then you’re mistaken.
Feels like there’s gona be a lot of sour grapes in this thread.
Jacko_G
Blackballed
Nope just facts. Majors count for top guys that's all. Nothing else when they have X millions in winnings and endorsements.
Rory "failed" in all the majors, wasn't even close to Brooks.
IMO They're always trying to win BUT i don't think there is a tournament on tour that any of them woudn't trade in for a major.
I think there was an argument for Rory winning, he wouldn't have been my choice, but can understand it. As looking at it from a statistical pov he did very well. But in years to come im sure he'd rather be an 8 time major winner than someone who wins the player of the year 4/5 times and has another dozen tour victories.
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The award is for the best player on the PGA tour - so it’s not best player in the majors only
Even when Rory does well for the season there is always a but instead of a “ well done “
