Rory McIlroy

[medwayjon]

What do we reckon???

Missing the cut in France, not having a great season at all and low down on the money list (90th) is not exactly what a lot of people were expecting from him.

I think that the weight of expectation and the hype surrounding him has done him to be honest.

 

[Ken_A]

What about Justin Rose - We could not imagine how hard it must be for those players - even the travelling and hotels would kill me never mind the climate and time changes they need to get used too.

 

[Ken_A]

BTW I agree not as expected - but give him a year to get used to the life and he will be up with the best of them.

 

[andycap]

obviously very talented, following along the lines of Justin Rose turning pro and then stuggling . But he came good in the end , hope he does the same but better!

 

[Ken_A]

hope he does the same but better!

Make that faster

 

[OldWindy]

The guy's clearly got bags of talent but he's obviously not quite adjusted to the lifestyle changes and professional demands on him. I just hope turning pro hasn't spoilt him.

 

[theeaglehunter]

he's one for the future. I for one was not expecting great things this year, he is still pretty much a raw talent. Give him a few years with some of the top coaches and he will become a champ.

 

[medwayjon]

I cant wait to see him win some big titles.

The whole media thing really gets to me as the pressure they impose on some people is scary.

 

[wilf_74]

Apparently hes really struggling with his putting, and has just started using Padraigs putting coach, so hopefully should see some improvements soon!!

 

[Imurg]

As always in this country we build up a new young sportsstar and when they don't become No 1 within 6 months they're written off.
The transition from exceptional amateur to sucessful pro is as wide a gap as it comes - ask Gordon Sherry for example.
Give Rory a few years on the circuit - even losing his card and getting it back at Q-school and he'll be up there.But if we keep expecting miracles like the back end of last season he'll tumble in to obscurity as quickly as he arrived. Take your time young fella - the world is ready but you're not - not yet......

 

[viscount17]

Is he on the right tour? Not sure if there is an intermediate stage on the European tour as in the US PGA with the Nationwide but I'm not sure going from amateur to the full spotlight does them any favours. Problem of course is that this is where their sponsors want them.

 

[billyg]

Can't help drawing a comparison between McIlroy and Andy Murray - both got bags of talent and potential world beaters. Just need a few more years and a little bit of fine tuning to bring the best out.

Give the lad a chance and well have lots to enjoy i'm sure.