SteveW86
Head Pro
As you dont seem to want to take his word for it, how will you judge if he has got over it?
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Strong performances and kicking on to a another major would be a strong indicator. If he is in contention and then struggles, or worse still reverts to having the one bad round that blighted his majors for a few years a little while back and I'd suggest he still has some scar tissue. I think we all accept winning a major isn't easy but I think McIlroy still carries more mental scar tissue than most and that must come into his thinking at some points
Mel Smooth
Hacker
In Rory's defence, he'd done well to get himself into contention, Bryson was obviously struggling after his driver head broke during the warm up - but it wasn't the putt on 18 that cost Rory, it was his 2 over on the 2nd day - his characteristically poor round that prevents him from establishing a solid lead to protect.
The best golfer of the weekend won, with a tournament winning shot that lit up the closing stages.
I just hope he takes the Scottish Open as an opportunity to build something for Troon - would love to see MciLroy take the Claret Jug over to Ireland next tear as champion.
The best golfer of the weekend won, with a tournament winning shot that lit up the closing stages.
I just hope he takes the Scottish Open as an opportunity to build something for Troon - would love to see MciLroy take the Claret Jug over to Ireland next tear as champion.
Whereditgo
Journeyman Pro
Nah, it was going long on 15 and the short putt on 16 that cost him, not 1 player in the field played all 4 rounds at par or better.
srixon 1
Journeyman Pro
He will never forget and it will hurt him for ever. We have an annual society “major” with about 50 players each time that we have played for since around 1988. Fortunately I have my name on the trophy a couple of times. However, the thing I remember most from all the years is a 3 putt one year on the last green (36th hole) which meant I lost on count back. 
Arthur Wedge
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He got over what happened at the Masters and he has got over losing events before
These guys are at the top because their mental strength is superb and he will no doubt win again
These guys are at the top because their mental strength is superb and he will no doubt win again
Orikoru
Tour Winner
It's not like it's the first time he's bottled a major, he's done it regularly and always gets back into a position to bottle the next one. 
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Fore Right
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Why did they not have the UK JCB event this week.
Players in The Open could come in early play some links golf in prep for Troon.
Seems a no brainer to me to help the players prepare for The Open.
Then have Valderama the week after The Open..
Players in The Open could come in early play some links golf in prep for Troon.
Seems a no brainer to me to help the players prepare for The Open.
Then have Valderama the week after The Open..
MACM85
Newbie
Probably because there is a DP world tour event.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Prob because one of the biggest events in the UK outside the Open is behind held right now in Scotland
Mel Smooth
Hacker
As stated, there is the Scottish Open this week.
As for preparation for The Open - Valderamma is a pretty tough course - not long but you have to be accurate - I don't think there'll be any significant disadvantage for the LIV players compared to those playing on the DPWT this weekend - other than they need to fly in from Spain rather than already being located in Scotland
Fore Right
Well-known member
I get what your saying but I think crowds would still flock to Uttoxeter to watch Liv as its easier to get to for the midlands , wales and southern England.
Im thinking the Scottish Open crowd is mainly attended by Scots and Northern English folks ?
The Valderama event is still going up against the Scottish open from a TV point of view.
Im thinking the Scottish Open crowd is mainly attended by Scots and Northern English folks ?
The Valderama event is still going up against the Scottish open from a TV point of view.
Fore Right
Well-known member
Anyway back to the actual golf 
Ive picked my fantasy team and no surprise I have gone for JR as my captain.
Ive picked my fantasy team and no surprise I have gone for JR as my captain.
Arthur Wedge
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And the LIV event in the uk will be going up against the Scottish open as well. And when it comes to a “TV Pov” - it’s not on telly within these shores
Either way most of the focus will be on the Scottish open right now , to the point I suspect most outside LIV fans didn’t even know there was an event this week
Seems brave scheduling to go head to head with the biggest events and so far LIV hasn’t fared well
Playing the Scottish open before The Open is perfect warm up getting used to links golf - not sure playing a tight parkland is
wjemather
Well-known member
I assume Sky aren't broadcasting the Scottish Open on a free-to-air channel, so the the free and easy access to YouTube (via smart TVs and set-top boxes) means that LIV can be viewed on far more TVs in the UK than the Scottish Open.
Arthur Wedge
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Sorry what channel is it on ?
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Rory has had 24 top 10 finishes in last 44 majors. Remarkable record.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Played well this morning - looked like there was a bit of rust to shake off in the first 9 holes but once he did that his golf was lovely to watch , maybe should have been 2 or 3 better - his chipping was excellent
I am assuming that is the best record of any current player. Can't think of too many (Scheffler???) to come close. The problem is the lack of a win and he's creating opportunities but there has to be a question, and one which the media have raised before, about his ability to get it done after so many near misses. Time ticks on for everyone so how many more chances will there be before the newer generation start to take over