jp5
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Rory McIlroy: "I'll watch the Olympics, but probably not golf. I'll watch track and field, swimming, diving -- you know, ones that matter."
Can't argue with that!
Can't argue with that!
SwingsitlikeHogan
Major Champion
You can't - and he also said that he didn't get into golf to grow the game - ooh - the golf authorities won't like that!
Was that a huge surprise as the other big names had already pulled out. Not sure it's a farce but disappointing for sure
Hosel Fade
Tour Rookie
To me yes
Only because he's signed a huge coke deal, otherwise I doubt it would have ranked above his decision whether to have fruit loops or coco pops for breakfast in importance
Neddy
Challenge Tour Pro
Nor should they. Whilst it's obvious he didn't get into Golf to grow the game, he should accept that as a worldwide star he has a RESPONSIBILITY to help grow the game.
If the players of 20/30/40 years ago had taken a similiar attitude to Rory he wouldn't find himself playing for Millions upon Millions of pounds every time he tees it up in 2016.
Yet another example of Mr McIlroy not engaging his brain before opening his mouth - remember his "The Ryder Cup is just an exhibition" comments
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User62651
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Wrong imo, well said Rory. finally someone has the balls to say what a nonsense putting golf in the Olympics is. He was right about the Ryder Cup too btw. Top players such as Tiger and Rory do not need the RC for a legacy, they win majors unlike also rans like Monty and Poulter and Torrance. The Ryder Cup was USA v GB&I, we didn't like losing so we added 30 odd countries to our side to win.....absolute nonsense....imo and is just an exhibition match.....in many peoples opinions including mine. Golf is not a team sport.
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I believe McIlroy changed his opinion quite dramatically in regards the RC
And the Ryder Cup has turned into one of the biggest sporting events in the World - and many many peoples who play the game believe it to be up there just behind the majors and it's always in their mind to qualify for the team.
Neddy
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Totally agree Golf shouldn't be in the Olympics. That's got nothing to do with saying "I don't care about growing the game". If Jack/Arnie/Player had had a similiarly bad attitude he wouldn't be a multi millionaire today.
As for having "guts" - well initially he claimed he pulled out because of Zika. Was he gutsy then? Or is he now being honest because he's got back up from his fellow pros. He's also done a complete u-turn on the Ryder Cup in recent years.
Don't think he know what he's saying from one minute to the next tbh
Tongo
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User62651
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Look RC is good golf, good viewing matchplay often is but its a corporate monster to make cash, it excludes a huge proportion of the worlds best players and for some reason once every 2 years despite our supposed special relationship we're supposed to start hating the Yanks and loving Europeans when most of our best players spend most of their time living and playing in the US and at the same time we are fundamentally indifferent to continental Europeans in every other walk of life.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
GB72
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To be fair I heard Zach Johnson make similarly honest comments this morning. Said he was too old to cram his schedule and the FedEx and Ryder Cup qualification were important and the Olympics were not. Also had Steve Redgrave calling out golfers for using Zika as an excuse. This is just the truth coming out, golfers do not care less about the Olympics. Just wish they had all been upfront when it was going for inclusion so as it could have been the amateur event it needs to be.
McIlroy and the Olympics.
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Rio Olympics, saying that he did not start playing golf to grow the game! As he owes his fame and considerable fortune to golf, and he is a golfing icon, this seems to be a somewhat selfish attitude. I believe that Ziko virus causes only a minor flu like illness unless a pregnancy is involved. He does not appear to be pregnant!
There are 4 major golf championships every year, but only 1 Olympics every 4 years. Shouldn't that make it very special?
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Rio Olympics, saying that he did not start playing golf to grow the game! As he owes his fame and considerable fortune to golf, and he is a golfing icon, this seems to be a somewhat selfish attitude. I believe that Ziko virus causes only a minor flu like illness unless a pregnancy is involved. He does not appear to be pregnant!
There are 4 major golf championships every year, but only 1 Olympics every 4 years. Shouldn't that make it very special?
Beezerk
Money List Winner
Re: McIlroy and the Olympics.
Selfish?
Why should does he owe a sport he's naturally good at something in return?
Any excuse for the Rory haters to have a cheap dig more like.
Selfish?
Why should does he owe a sport he's naturally good at something in return?
Any excuse for the Rory haters to have a cheap dig more like.
Cherry13
Head Pro
Re: McIlroy and the Olympics.
Your correct in that it does only cause a minor flu like illness, however it is then recommend that you don't have children for 6-12 months after that period. I personally don't know his family planning situation but I will take it at face value that he is planning accordingly and this is a factor.
Also you are most at risk during the day of being infected and in areas close to or around stagnant water... Bearing in mind the layout of most championship courses I think he is correct to be cautious. Regardless of what he 'owes' to the sport.
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Rio Olympics, saying that he did not start playing golf to grow the game! As he owes his fame and considerable fortune to golf, and he is a golfing icon, this seems to be a somewhat selfish attitude. I believe that Ziko virus causes only a minor flu like illness unless a pregnancy is involved. He does not appear to be pregnant!
There are 4 major golf championships every year, but only 1 Olympics every 4 years. Shouldn't that make it very special?
Your correct in that it does only cause a minor flu like illness, however it is then recommend that you don't have children for 6-12 months after that period. I personally don't know his family planning situation but I will take it at face value that he is planning accordingly and this is a factor.
Also you are most at risk during the day of being infected and in areas close to or around stagnant water... Bearing in mind the layout of most championship courses I think he is correct to be cautious. Regardless of what he 'owes' to the sport.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Re: McIlroy and the Olympics.
If indeed it was the virus that has made him pull out he didn't need to piss on the event from a great height.
Many will enjoy playing for themselves and their country.
I like Rory but his comments today were completely unnecessary.
If indeed it was the virus that has made him pull out he didn't need to piss on the event from a great height.
Many will enjoy playing for themselves and their country.
I like Rory but his comments today were completely unnecessary.
Re: McIlroy and the Olympics.
Imo there are plenty of players who make selfish decisions in all kinds of aspects of their lives. It's great when sports stars become role models. But earnings should not have any correlation to the example they set.
As as to thanking the players of 40 years ago for his finances. Pretty sure golf along with most popular sports have sky rocketed in the last 10/15 years. And if anyone was to thank it would be the opinion splitting (not so fairways) Woods.
Imo there are plenty of players who make selfish decisions in all kinds of aspects of their lives. It's great when sports stars become role models. But earnings should not have any correlation to the example they set.
As as to thanking the players of 40 years ago for his finances. Pretty sure golf along with most popular sports have sky rocketed in the last 10/15 years. And if anyone was to thank it would be the opinion splitting (not so fairways) Woods.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Re: McIlroy and the Olympics.
He said that he got into golf to win, not to get others into golf.
He also said that now he's where he is, he's aware of his responsibility - he does plenty to grow the game and probably doesn't feel going to The Olympics is high enough on his radar.
It isn't. It isn't the pinnacle of the sport - the professional side anyway
If they'd got the best amateurs in it may have been a different story.
The Olympics comes around in the Summer - as do 3 of the 4 Majors, WGC's, FedEx and RTD and, this year, the RC...
Too much going on. If they all just came out and said it there would be less commotion
Rory McIlroy has pulled out of the Rio Olympics, saying that he did not start playing golf to grow the game! As he owes his fame and considerable fortune to golf, and he is a golfing icon, this seems to be a somewhat selfish attitude. I believe that Ziko virus causes only a minor flu like illness unless a pregnancy is involved. He does not appear to be pregnant!
There are 4 major golf championships every year, but only 1 Olympics every 4 years. Shouldn't that make it very special?
He said that he got into golf to win, not to get others into golf.
He also said that now he's where he is, he's aware of his responsibility - he does plenty to grow the game and probably doesn't feel going to The Olympics is high enough on his radar.
It isn't. It isn't the pinnacle of the sport - the professional side anyway
If they'd got the best amateurs in it may have been a different story.
The Olympics comes around in the Summer - as do 3 of the 4 Majors, WGC's, FedEx and RTD and, this year, the RC...
Too much going on. If they all just came out and said it there would be less commotion
Where to start with that utter rubbish? How about it was Jack Nichlaus who spoke to Lord Derby about including Europe to make it more competitive... But the truth always spoils bull droppings.
How about the definition of a team? "A group of people linked together by a common purpose." Guess the Ryder Cup format makes it a team then. Maybe by definition you shouldn't play pairs...
Golf; "Golf is a sport." I wonder if the Olympics consists of sports. No, don't tell me.... Yes I think it's sports in the Olympics...possibly. Maybe that means they could include golf?
Top players choosing not to go. Their choice, no problem with it.
Neddy
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