Professional Golf 2024
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HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Remains to be seen if he has got over it at the Open and beyond into next seasons majors
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?
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
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
Well-known member
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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Occasional Tour Caddy
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Barking_Mad
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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
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
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
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Also:
Masters: 7 top 10s in last 11 appearances
US Open: 6 top 10s in last 6 appearances.
Barking_Mad
Well-known member
Scheffler: Top 10 finish in 11 out of last 17 majors.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
Great round so far from a Thomas - hit the ball very well today
Aberg also has had a great back 9
Aberg also has had a great back 9
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TigerTime
Active member
Absolute birdie festival out there today.
Is the Scottish Open at the Renaissance for the forseeable? Would like to see a tougher course when there is little wind.
Is the Scottish Open at the Renaissance for the forseeable? Would like to see a tougher course when there is little wind.
Arthur Wedge
Well-known member
The contract is until 2026
Suspect they will move on to another links - Wouldn’t surprise me if they went back to Dundonald
SatchFan
Q-School Graduate
Great round by JT. Be interesting to see if he can keep it up considering his game has been in the doldrums for a while.
HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
It was defenceless today. Not sure Troon will be so benign
