LanDog
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11 wins, 2 majors? Is that right? He's pretty well established
Rory is the new.........
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11 wins, 2 majors? Is that right? He's pretty well established
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Back from where ? He never went anywhere.
If you are using his high standards then it wasn't a great season but still competited well enough at times but he certainly didn't go anywhere.
McIlroy has had by his standards a poor season yet he has still had multiple top tens and a win but folk still think he may be a bit of a flash in the pan.:swing:
Incredible.
Incredible.
I would suggest that the technique with a anchored putting is what improves his putting. It keeps you steadier and will help control nerves. As for Rory. I agree that he's win stuff in the past. But won good weekend in a year hardly suggests he's back to his best yet that's all. A lot if people still question woods, I'd suggest Rory has a long way to go before he's considered anywhere near a contender just yet.
Lim talking in reference to recent events. Listing his past is like saying Liverpool are favourites for the league due to winning it loads in the 80's.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I think is was Scott that said the anchored putter had taught him how to putt again but he thinks he could go to a short putter without too many issues.
If he was that confident with the short stick, I'd imagine he'd have it in the bag already surely?
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Well he went past contending - he won :lol:
McIlroy will always be classed as a contender - he didn't have a great year but still got a number of top tens throughout the year and won a tournament. Not bad when he hasn't been playing that well
As for Scott - the long putter gave him confidence putting. He will find a way
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Why when he doesn't need to ? Might as well stick with what works currently
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
This is what he said in 2012...
"I don't believe it would be a hard thing for me to go back to the short putter," Scott, 32, said in a recent interview, parts of which are in the December issue of Golf Magazine. "I could do it this week, and I think I would putt better than I did in 2010 and 2009.
"The long putter has taught me how to putt again."
- See more at: http://www.oobgolf.com/content/fore...e_how_to_putt_again.html#sthash.S7x8sIJh.dpuf
I guess time will tell
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
I agree he has 2 years, I suspect the short stick (or new stroke with the long one) will be seen in his hands towards the end of 2015.
I'm not knocking either player, just think being British, Rory got overhyped. He may well go on to be be the best ever, but so far he's had one hot season in his career. Many players have been too dogs for short spells. If he's back at his best then it's great for golf. I'm just saying winning one comp doesn't meet he's 'back' just yet. As for Scott I think he's game has improved since the greatest ever kiwi got on his bag as he inspires confidence. Time will tell with the putter. It's all well and good saying he could putt with a smaller putter, but until he does, there will be doubts.
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Overhyped ?
He destroyed the field in two majors in two different seasons !! Watch both his majors and he was on a different planet
He isn't overhyped at all - he is a quality player and has proven in on the golf course over 3/4 seasons so far
As for Scott - he might never have to use the short putter
He destroyed the field in two majors in two different seasons !! Watch both his majors and he was on a different planet
He isn't overhyped at all - he is a quality player and has proven in on the golf course over 3/4 seasons so far
As for Scott - he might never have to use the short putter
He was named as the best thing since woods before he won anything. Until he's got 7/8 in the bag for me. Then he's a good player, not a great. He could easily become a great, but I think accolades are thrown his way very easily. As for hammering the field. He won by 8 I believe, with most if the field being heavily under par. Woods won by 15 at the us open, being the only person under par. For me that's a hammering. Hence my opinion and it's only an opinion, that Rory is overhyped when compared to woods.
Golfmmad
Tour Winner
Just watched the highlights, and what a great win for him!
I do like Scott - a class player and a credit to his Country and the game. Just a shame he had to lose.
He did slip up at times but all credit to Rory, he just wouldn't go away and showed what a gritty competitor he is.
To suggest Rory is not back yet is a bit of an insult to be honest. What has he got to prove?
He has had a bit of a slump but when you look at the changes he has made- clubs, management, and most importantly, he's found love! Suddenly, golf isn't the most important in his life anymore.
After watching him today it's clear that his life seems to be on a more even keel now.
Good luck to him for 2014!
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I do like Scott - a class player and a credit to his Country and the game. Just a shame he had to lose.
He did slip up at times but all credit to Rory, he just wouldn't go away and showed what a gritty competitor he is.
To suggest Rory is not back yet is a bit of an insult to be honest. What has he got to prove?
He has had a bit of a slump but when you look at the changes he has made- clubs, management, and most importantly, he's found love! Suddenly, golf isn't the most important in his life anymore.
After watching him today it's clear that his life seems to be on a more even keel now.
Good luck to him for 2014!
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Well he has been the best thing since Woods
Go and see the scoring records in the US Open and you will see McIlroys name at the top.
Can't recall many calling a "great" yet but many recognise he is a special talent with bags of natural ability and is one of the best in the game currently
Accolades get thrown his way because he deserves them.
Can't compare him to Woods because they are at different stages of their career
mikee247
Challenge Tour Pro
Yep well done Rory on beating Scott and for saying sorry in his interview for doing so. Very magnanimous..... It was a very interesting 2 player matchplay competition I thought... I think I recognised 3 other players in the field..... but to be fair his swing does look strong and he's playing with confidence. Not much to loose I suppose. Do you think Rory might come back and play in some European Tour events now with half decent players or just keep chasing the $ in Mickey Mouse events...? Just saying......
As for Scott what a nice chap with a level head and wonderful swing. I hope he goes on and wins some more majors as he's clearly a class act. He'll deal with the putter issues but he does need to do it soon.
As for Scott what a nice chap with a level head and wonderful swing. I hope he goes on and wins some more majors as he's clearly a class act. He'll deal with the putter issues but he does need to do it soon.
Tommo21
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Yeh your opinion is fine, but if Rory isn't a great player then I don't know who is. I'm sure if you asked all the top players none would say he's not great.
Surprised no one said much about Scott's shocking last hole. Worst result William's had in his career.
HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Yeh your opinion is fine, but if Rory isn't a great player then I don't know who is. I'm sure if you asked all the top players none would say he's not great.
Surprised no one said much about Scott's shocking last hole. Worst result William's had in his career.
Scott had so many chances to win that before he got to the 18th it was almost inevitable he was going to do something like that.
He has a history of letting his bum drop.The Gas Man came knocking,walked in, read the meter and left with a smile on his face....again.
