Berger
Assistant Pro
I think part of Rory's putting problem is he seems to be poor at reading greens. Often you see him miss 10-12ft putts and he has a look of bewilderment at how the putt did or didn't break.
Rory changes his putting style.
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Tiger
Money List Winner
He probably was practicing over the winter and now feels comfortable to do it on the course for a few tournaments before the Masters...
MendieGK
Tour Winner
so far this season he has averaged over 1/2 a shot per round lost on the field for putting. Spieth on the other hand (despite having a poor start to the season has gained over 1 shot).
so effectively at the moment Rory needs to beat Spieth by more than 6 shots tee to green over 4 rounds to beat him
Tough ask.
so effectively at the moment Rory needs to beat Spieth by more than 6 shots tee to green over 4 rounds to beat him
Tough ask.
rksquire
Head Pro
He says he's been doing it as a drill, and seems confident now that the drill is actually more successful - so this is not a sudden change. He's much better at reading greens from further out, quite often on commentary they'll say he's left the face open and pushes quite a few. Hope this works for him - he doesn't have to be the best putter on tour to win, but he has to be better than average to give himself a chance.
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The proof will be Sunday night...I can't remember if Doral's greens are that slopey. If they aren't, it's a great place to try it out, as it cuts out a variable. If he is sat on top in Sunday, winning clear by 6, then we know it has worked!
MarkE
Challenge Tour Pro
Tinkering with your putting style is hardly ideal, with the masters just round the corner. He'll have no chance on Augusta's greens.
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Well, it seems to be functioning...
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
He just needed something he could believe in again.
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Well that's two holes that is going to spoil his round - a three putt after being on the green in two and then dunking tee shot into water.
Berger
Assistant Pro
I only saw his back 9 but he missed at least 3 putts from around 10ft. No magic wand yet.
Matty2803
Head Pro
Must be so frustrating... Don't think the grip change will help to be honest, and a look at the video he posted the other day, and its the same old stroke, cutting across the ball - which really isn't consistant enough!
snell
Journeyman Pro
In comparison to his ball striking he is such a pathetic putter
A hybrid cross of his ball striking and spieths putting. ..well that would be magic!
A hybrid cross of his ball striking and spieths putting. ..well that would be magic!
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
You mean like Tiger Woods? No-one like that is coming along any time soon unfortunately
bobmac
Major Champion
The only difference between Spieth and Mcllroy yesterday was one shot
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Would add in one putt as well Bob. The three putt was a bit of kick in the nuts which prob contributed to the tee shot
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
Do we really want another totally dominant player..?
I'd argue that half a dozen or more players battling it out week in week out is better for golf these days than a new Tiger..
Tigers impact changed Golf completely but it gets tiresome seeing the same face every time
bobmac
Major Champion
If you look at their score cards,
they both had 5 birdies
they both had 2 bogeys
The only difference was the shot in the water.
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But that doesn't tell the full story though - Rory was on the 17th* in two and had a very good eagle chance yet three putted whilst Speith sunk a long putt for his birdie. That was a bit of a turning point because the next shot was the tee shot over the water which he messed up - the scorecard doesn't tell the full story
bobmac
Major Champion
The only story that matters is 71 v 69
StrangelyBrown
Tour Winner
I think Rory's always been a bit streaky on the greens. After playing with Jordan so often last season, and watching how successful Jordan's been with his left hand low grip, I can understand why Rory's trying something new to find some consistency.
