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Poor you. I don't know what troubles you have but at least you don't have the whole world discussing them.
Rory calls off wedding!
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Poor you. I don't know what troubles you have but at least you don't have the whole world discussing them.
chris661
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it was his choice to have his life played out in the media so tough titty on that front from me.
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c1973
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& tough titty on you declaring on a public forum that you have bigger problems. Bless you.
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Well I'm sure if he had a choice he would prefer his life wasn't played out in the media and would prefer to keep it private - but because of the way the world is and the way the media are he won't get a private life due to his stature as a global sports star.
It was his choice to be a golf star but if you ask any star - they would prefer to have their personal life private.
McIlroy has been swamped with rumours for years about his relationship with Wozniacki - accusations that it was false to hide the fact they were both gay , then rumours of them splitting and either of them sleeping with other people - the media printing those stories - no one would ever chose to have their life played out in our disgraceful media. So this time it appears he has ensured the rumours don't happen by announcing it himself.
I'm totally with you with pretty much all you've written today on this.
My only thoughts re ta re his private life and how stars would rather it be private are that it's a sacrifice they know they have to make. Game and fortune for privacy. How many if us would willingly swap places? I know I would.
chris661
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:rofl: :rofl: Is it hard being you?
chris661
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There is a cure for that but he took the money on offer thus making him a legitimate target for the media.
This is my last reply to you I will leave you to have the last word like you need to.
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c1973
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True, but the nature of their sponsorships etc means there lifes are played out in the media (which I have little time for btw), they need to be high profile as well as talented to get the big deals. He's not the only one that has went down that route but plenty don't and keep out of the limelight. The downside to that is less lucrative deals. Rough with the smooth unfortunately, until such times as people force the media to 'clean up its act' by not buying the rags that print salacious gossip.
It's just an opinion though, I could be way off the mark in my assumptions and generally I do try to avoid being too judgemental but now and again I'll voice my opinion.
williamalex1
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Rory is wise beyond his years, wish i had the guts to have cancelled a couple of my weddings.
Only kidding darling/:rofl:
Only kidding darling/:rofl:
Foxholer
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Actually, I don't believe that was what his choice was. His choice was to become a Pro Golfer, and the best one possible. It was/is a 'downside' that just comes with being a star! Others (TW for example) handle it differently.
You would be right about the likes of Kim Kardashian, who is a career self-publicist! But Rory, Andy Murray and others (even Rooney & co) are sports folk first and media personalities by reluctant necessity!
Golfers seem far more used to handling certain media situations, but it's still fairly stressful. Was Yaya Toure's episode about his birthday 'mature' - and he's 31! Tennis players get a lot of practice with media as it's part of the requirement after every match, but that doesn't mean it's why they became tennis players!
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True, but the nature of their sponsorships etc means there lifes are played out in the media (which I have little time for btw), they need to be high profile as well as talented to get the big deals. He's not the only one that has went down that route but plenty don't and keep out of the limelight. The downside to that is less lucrative deals. Rough with the smooth unfortunately, until such times as people force the media to 'clean up its act' by not buying the rags that print salacious gossip.
It's just an opinion though, I could be way off the mark in my assumptions and generally I do try to avoid being too judgemental but now and again I'll voice my opinion.
I don't hear Rory actually "complaining" - all he has done is end his romance with a very pretty lady he had been with for a number of years , it's obviously upset both of them and he is now trying to just play a game of golf.
None of that deserves the abuse and insults he is getting from people on here - including bringing his family into it - that's as bad as the disgusting red top media that are a disgrace to the media world. It pathetic the judgments people have made on this thread and as someone has said - it says more about them as a person.
McIlroy is a young man with a lot of talent on a golf course - he is growing up in life ( as we all have done ) , he has had the odd occasions where he wish he did something different ( toothache the main one etc ) but apart from that I have seen nothing but a pleasant young man who seems to smile a lot when playing and has time for interviews and to sign autographs and is still in his early 20's. He is a breath of fresh air and someone we should be proud off.
sorry but the minute he signed for nike you're argument became invalid. He is paid by them as he is high profile. And not just because if his talent but also through the commercial work he's willing to do. If that wasn't the case he'd not be near Santander. At least nike is golf related. He chose to chase the money so has to live with the intrusions. They're are plenty of sports stars who keep themselves to themselves. Look as scholes, arguably England's finest for a generation, when did he ever make a front page?
i feel bad for Rory as breaks up can be hard, but the money he has will help him recover. He can afford a nice break somewhere if he wishes, could you or I??
williamalex1
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Lost a bird . He just had a birdie and a eagle.
Foxholer
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He seems to be taking it out on the poor ball!
Just had 197 to pin - 7-iron!
Just had 197 to pin - 7-iron!
Fair play he's playing lovely golf. I'd consider kicking Mrs H into touch if it'll help me but who'd clean all my shoes?
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Great play from him today - shiva and others will be gutted to see him strike the ball so well.
Foxholer
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Golfmmad
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Well said that man!
I really can't believe some of the words that have been written on here.
I wonder how many folk have been in the same or similar situation in their lives. In my early twenties, unlike Rory, I wasn't man enough to not go through with my first marriage - ending it a year later and I can say it was one of the most traumatic periods of my earlier life. He has so done the right thing and has my respect and shows maturity.
Also can't agree with blaming his Family - what utter nonsense! When you have troubled times in your life - who do you turn to first? I'm sure most will say their Family. They will have his best interests at heart for sure and in my opinion have made and encouraged Rory to be the person that he is today - a well grounded, polite, extremely talented and thoroughly nice person to be around.
I saw him yesterday and he looked relaxed and happy and enjoying his golf. During his round he even made time to have his photo taken with a group of young children. That certainly doesn't appear to be the behaviour of a "Brat", as has been mentioned in a previous post.
And finally, it was reported in the news that the breakup was a "Mutual agreement on both sides".
Karma!
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