Rory blamed his failure to make the cut to his putting. But every time I saw him he had hooked his tee shot into the rough or a bunker!
Rorys last hole in the Majors 2016
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bobmac
Major Champion
Ok, you don't like Rory, we get the message.
seochris
Challenge Tour Pro
I thought that his wedge play sucked...put too much pressure on his putting. But the putting was rubbish too so overall he needs to improve from 150yds in....
No he's not, and how long is it going back to include his last 11 comps!
Since winning in Ireland he may have finished in the top 5 three times but the real indicator is that he was an average 11 shots off the challengers! So being 3rd, 4th or 5th or anywhere other than really challenging means squat, he's been 16 shots and 12 shots off the pace of the winning scores, that's not challenging irrelevant of where he finished on the leaderboard, IMO.
HankMarvin
Tour Rookie
Never once did I say that, in fact if I met him I would buy him a pint and tell him where it's all going wrong.
Now would I do that if I didn't like him ?
bobmac
Major Champion
You weren't exactly complimentary in the recent thread you started
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
Maybe that's why I like him so much and feel an affinity.....
For me I think it;s a combo, he does seem to make the wrong decisions at times, trying to power his way through the course and putting himself out of position in bunkers and such, when a good three wood would have kept him in play. But I think his putting is the biggest offender. No one's mentioned the 3ft birdie putt he on 16 that he missed, great iron in but wasted, and a shot that would have helped him make the cut. His putting is atrocious for a player at his level. If he sorts his putting, and plays a bit smarter, he'll be back in the mix in no time.
J5MBF
Head Pro
I just think people expect too much of him at times? He isn't Tiger, never will be imo. I think if he relaxed a little and took abit off his shots he might be better. I personally really like the bloke and always will him on. I just look at him and he looks constantly under pressure & rarely has a smile on his face.
Wilson
Head Pro
I watched a lot of the golf, including most of Rory's 2nd round, and his driving was superb as usual! I can't find the stats for this week, but he's 1st in strokes gained Tee to Green this season, so I don't think his driving is the issue - it's from 150yds in IMO.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Stick it in the bunker and go to the fight, or on the left side of the green and stand here in the rain for next two days and come 10th???
Wilson
Head Pro
Agree with this, a number of times he had a wedge in his hand and didn't hit it close - Sky spoke at the Open about how DJ had improved this area of his game massively, I think Rory needs to do the same, no point smoking a drive 350yds if you then knock the wedge to 30ft, (unless you putt like Speith!).
Slab
Occasional Tour Caddy
Yeah I get the feeling its win or bust for him and while other players were still giving fist pumps for eagles, high fives for great approach shots etc on day 4 (even though well out of contention for the win) I get the impression Rory doesn't want to do that element of a tour event or major
Its as if as soon as he thinks the win is gone then so is his motivation to compete
rksquire
Head Pro
Rory is really the reason I started playing golf post-football, and will sing his praises and defend him often I’m sure without really seeing the wood for the trees. But, I am seeing a downward trend where certain are acceptable. I get win or bust; I get an eagle on 18 puts him not just inside the cut but in a good place to attack on days 3 or 4.
I get that his schedule is now geared solely towards the majors as this is where he thought his legacy lay. However, his reduced schedule is a source of some problematic inconsistent play, in my opinion.
Mentally, he’s strong and can put MCs and poor performances to bed post-round; however, there’s issues mid-round. I don’t think he needs to dump JP, but he maybe needs to tell JP he expects him assist in getting him back on track mid-round, be stronger, endure the any wrath that may come his way for being outspoken in shot selection in the knowledge that post-round the advice will have been given in his interests.
A few months ago I would have said McIlroy drives the ball, probably better than anyone when on form; his approach play has improved drastically and on form he’s top 10 in this regard. That’s still the case, except when the wind blows.
His Putting however has always been average bar the occasional purple patch. But now it seems to be his confidence is divided; previously he was confident about his golf game, poor putting was secondary and of limited impact to his approach to the game. Now his confidence is split - he's confident tee-green, and the complete opposite on the green. Everything is wrong because it's got in his head - reading, pace, grip, face control etc. it's all being over thought.
I still believe he's best equipped to be the best in the world, possibly with competition from Day. DJ, Henrik, and Spieth are all capable of winning, but at their very best they fall below Rory & Day. Of course there's the argument that Rory is now past his best, that the gym has been detrimental (I find merit in this). Also, Jack Nicklaus has 19 runner ups; PM now has 10 after the Open. You've got to contend to win, and win or bust doesn't really do that for you.
I get that his schedule is now geared solely towards the majors as this is where he thought his legacy lay. However, his reduced schedule is a source of some problematic inconsistent play, in my opinion.
Mentally, he’s strong and can put MCs and poor performances to bed post-round; however, there’s issues mid-round. I don’t think he needs to dump JP, but he maybe needs to tell JP he expects him assist in getting him back on track mid-round, be stronger, endure the any wrath that may come his way for being outspoken in shot selection in the knowledge that post-round the advice will have been given in his interests.
A few months ago I would have said McIlroy drives the ball, probably better than anyone when on form; his approach play has improved drastically and on form he’s top 10 in this regard. That’s still the case, except when the wind blows.
His Putting however has always been average bar the occasional purple patch. But now it seems to be his confidence is divided; previously he was confident about his golf game, poor putting was secondary and of limited impact to his approach to the game. Now his confidence is split - he's confident tee-green, and the complete opposite on the green. Everything is wrong because it's got in his head - reading, pace, grip, face control etc. it's all being over thought.
I still believe he's best equipped to be the best in the world, possibly with competition from Day. DJ, Henrik, and Spieth are all capable of winning, but at their very best they fall below Rory & Day. Of course there's the argument that Rory is now past his best, that the gym has been detrimental (I find merit in this). Also, Jack Nicklaus has 19 runner ups; PM now has 10 after the Open. You've got to contend to win, and win or bust doesn't really do that for you.
sawtooth
Tour Winner
" that the gym has been detrimental "
Absolutely, 100%.
Absolutely, 100%.
Simbo
Tour Rookie
He's turning into ronaldo, moody, petulant and throwing hissy fits every 2 seconds the minute everything isn't going his way. Looks like he'd rather be anywhere else than the golf course sometimes.
It's been said before if he's not hunting for the win then he's not interested, he doesn't care if he misses the cut or is second. He's only interested in the win. Don't think hes interested in grinding out results. The win is everything to him and when he can't get it he doesn't care. His money's already in the bank.
His putting is atrocious though. And the margins can sometimes be very fine between hitting tremendous shots and hitting crap ones. Is this the reason why sometimes when he wins he wins by a lot of shots? Go for broke playing style.
It's been said before if he's not hunting for the win then he's not interested, he doesn't care if he misses the cut or is second. He's only interested in the win. Don't think hes interested in grinding out results. The win is everything to him and when he can't get it he doesn't care. His money's already in the bank.
His putting is atrocious though. And the margins can sometimes be very fine between hitting tremendous shots and hitting crap ones. Is this the reason why sometimes when he wins he wins by a lot of shots? Go for broke playing style.
MendieGK
Tour Winner
Fed up with people saying this. Pretty sure, 3 of the 4 top ranked golfers are in the gym almost everyday. Ironically the only one that doesn't love it is the one who is many many leagues below the other 3 in terms of ball striking and distance etc - Jordan Spieth.
Rory is not bulked, hes fit, hes not lifting weights every day, i am sure 50% of the days will be spent doing stretching and flexibility work.
The reason he can compete despite struggling with his putter is because he hits the ball so far and straight. if he could putt even average each week, he would win 80% of the tournaments he entered.
Just like Jordan Spieth would miss 50% of cuts if he didnt putt like he did.
Its swings and roundabouts, we all have our strengths and weaknesses
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SatchFan
Q-School Graduate
For a multi-millionaire Rory sure looks miserable. If I was in his shoes I would tell his sponsors and his family management team to take a running jump for a few weeks and book a nice holiday with his girlfriend.
sawtooth
Tour Winner
Yes but didn't he hit the ball long and straight before he started in the gym?
And Rory has bulked up and has changed appearance quite a bit. Being fit is one thing but messing with physique too much was a bad move IMO. He looks like a body builder compared to 5 years ago.
I agree, he isn't just doing some light weights for strength & stamina etc, I see regular photo's of him doing weights you'd usually only see professional weightlifters taking on, it's as though he's on some kind of mission in the gym!
