"Rory has more talent than Tiger" says Luke

[Hobbit]

Rory's college record is better than Tiger's. Which clearly indicates that on leaving college for the pro ranks Rory had the most potential, and I guess at that point the better head for winning too. Will Rory do better in the coming years? If crystal balls were on offer I'd be doing the lottery. History will show who was the best golfer, not guessing games.

 

[Monty_Brown]

phil mickeslon is more talented than both of them

There's some truth in this. Having seen some really in-depth analysis of Phil's swing by a bunch of top PGA coaches, what comes across is that Phil has an inate, subconscious way of getting the club to the ball, despite some technical issues that would be thought of as flaws in a conventional coaching book.

Phil is making a series of micro adjustments during an incredibly fast swing to counteract bad moves and positions. That kind of instinctive ability is what I would call "natural" rather than "learned" talent.

Bodies are not all the same, some have more fast-twitch muscle fibres for example that benefit sport.
Similarly, minds are not the same. Don't remember Tiger have a meltdown on the back 9 at Augusta, for example.

 

[Snelly]

Rory more talent than Tiger? Who knows. Time will tell.

But if the best golfer in the world thinks so then it is probably correct. His opinion has much more validity than mine or anyone elses on a forum like this.

 

[ArnoldArmChewer]

Talent alone for any professional sportsman is not enough, they have to possess the complete package to reach the very top. They need talent, application, mental strength, guidance, work ethic and luck. We all know of a golfer/sportsman who should have taken the world by storm but didn't because something was missing, equally we know of grafters who have far outshone their given talent.

Personally I am not a Tiger fan, however he is one of the great sportsmen (in terms of results) of this generation, IMO he therefore is the complete package. I really like Rory and he is surely a wonderful talent, will he match Tigers record, only time will tell, if he can stay motivated, fit and have a bit of luck he may do so. History will give us the answer, Rory still has much to do, I hope he does it.

 

[Aztecs27]

Rory more talent than Tiger? Who knows. Time will tell.

But if the best golfer in the world thinks so then it is probably correct. His opinion has much more validity than mine or anyone elses on a forum like this.

Never a truer word spoken.

 

[CMAC]

Fair enough. My comment wasn't actually directed specifically at you (though I see that is how it came across!!), but just in general, your comment just reminded me of it. It's like the Poulter comment about Tiger not finishing inside the top 5 at the Masters this year...Blown completely out of proportion. Poults speaks his mind all the time and was just giving his honest opinion with Tiger's current form.

we really need a 'like' button or ideally a 'THANKS' button at posts, saves time and still says a lot.

Thanks Aztecs

 

[CMAC]

someone just tweeted hank Hainey similar question(no not me) "more talent Rory or Tiger?"- answer,

"Please, look at the man's record"

 

[Monty_Brown]

someone just tweeted hank Hainey similar question(no not me) "more talent Rory or Tiger?"- answer,

"Please, look at the man's record"

Surely, "please compare both men's records when they retire" would be the only relevant comparison using that measure?

FWIW, I don't think Rory will get near Tiger's majors record.

 

[One Planer]

Surely, "please compare both men's records when they retire" would be the only relevant comparison using that measure?

FWIW, I don't think Rory will get near Tiger's majors record.

Much in the same way Tiger won't get near Jacks major record.

FWIW I think only time will tell, but Rory has the potential to be "The next big thing" for sure.

 

[Monty_Brown]

Much in the same way Tiger won't get near Jacks major record.

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Don't disagree on that. Tiger is almost a victim of his own success in not being able to reach Jack's total.

He raised the bar so much much in terms fo what was needed to be a world class golfer. When he first came out of the blocks he had an advantage over competitors in terms of conditioning, preparation and athleticism. Promising young players are more aware of this aspect of the game in the modern era so his athletic advantage is lessened (although he's still a good athlete, injuires permitting)

 

[BROOKIE]

In a way it would be a pity if Tiger did'nt break Jacks record,becaus up until the last 2 or 3 years he was certainly
the best golfer theres ever been..

 

[Airlie_Andy]

Much in the same way Tiger won't get near Jacks major record.

FWIW I think only time will tell, but Rory has the potential to be "The next big thing" for sure.

Won't get near? I'd say he's already near to the record whether he wins another major or not.

 

[Junior]

One day maybe, but he doesn't have the shortgame Tiger had at 21.

 

[pbrown7582]

the comments are all subjective and have only caused a stir as its not what you expect from Luke more a poults type of quote as already mentioned earlier in thread probaly been taken out of context in an interview.

 

[wull]

luke donald is tweeting just now obviously trying to explain what he was actually meaning.

 

[Captainron]

that's all well and good but who has (had in Tigers case) the hotter missus?

 

[JustOne]

that's all well and good but who has (had in Tigers case) the hotter missus?

Tiger [although some were a bit rough]. Rory is currently dating some bloke from tennis

 

[richy]

Tiger [although some were a bit rough]. Rory is currently dating some bloke from tennis

Lol. I thought his ex was quality!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I think as a pure striker of the ball Rory is more natural and better. Woods has worked hard to develop the swing he has and especially so with the one that dominated the game for 10 years. However it was more manufactured than McIlroy. Does that make him a worse golfer. Definitely not. I don't really think Rory will ever have the desire and hunger to put as many hours into practice as he maybe should or certainly compared to the likes of Singh, Harrington and Mickleson. If he can win majors without it then what the hell. I don't think talent is the right word here. If you said who has the most potential then on the basis of his straighter hitting and ball striking it'll be McIlroy all day but golf is rarely that simple