Rory McIlroy

[slicer79]

It is mate I just think his game’s that good he’ll rack up more than that, not just game but fitness wise he’s a machine he’ll be top level for a lot longer than most

Agreed, his fitness is an overlooked area. If you see photos when he first turned pro the physical transformation is huge. For a guy who's only around 5-8 his power is unbelievable

 

[Orikoru]

It is mate I just think his game’s that good he’ll rack up more than that, not just game but fitness wise he’s a machine he’ll be top level for a lot longer than most

I agree with everything you say there, and you see a guy like Rose still competing in his mid 40s, but it's just so hard to get one over the line. Eight majors would still be a very good return for Rory I think. If he did get to double figures that would be unbelievable. Especially with a ten year gap. And it's not like he went off the boil in those ten years - he was challenging so often, but as I say, tough to get it over the line when the fields are so strong these days.

 

[Depreston]

Can’t believe I’m thinking he can get back into this thing watching everyone dropping shots on 18 ha

 

[Arthur Wedge]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001765881714757962

Not a bad year for him

 

[BrianM]

Phenomenal year for a phenomenal player.

 

[sunshine]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2001765881714757962

Not a bad year for him

Didn't even realise this was on last night. It's been relegated from prime time Saturday night TV.

I was going to call it just another BBC virtue signalling non-event, but Rory and the Ryder Cup team carrying off the two big awards is a bit of a shock. I guess moving to a public vote means that people interested in sport voted. Bad news for part time women rugby players.

 

[IanM]

Wouldn't have know it was on if it wasn't for this thread. Glad the golf lobby got off their behinds and voted.

 

[Swinglowandslow]

I was impressed with his speech in which he showed his humanity. He impresses me with more than just his formidable golf