You forget how good he is!!

[Retread61]

Sneakily watching Mcilroy on the computer.

He is making Stenson's ball striking look ordinary and thats the last thing Stenson is!

Its another Planet from us mortals but OMG it is a joy to behold. We are lucky to have him.

 

[pendodave]

Agreed. He is extraordinary.

Though funnily enough, although he has struck the ball impressively, I think his putting has been the standout feature so far. Especially as he hasn't played for ages.

 

[rob_golf1]

His drive on the 2nd this morning was impressive!! Sam Torrance was in awe over it.... (so was I!!)

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Some of you guys are very easily impressed. You should come to a few forum meets to see some proper distance!

 

[Tongo]

Good to have the Wee Mon back! The Irish Open organisers must be beside themselves that he and Rickie Fowler are confirmed as playing next year.

 

[patricks148]

His drive on the 2nd this morning was impressive!! Sam Torrance was in awe over it.... (so was I!!)

i was too, its the only bit i saw this morning, looked like it was way past Henriks drive and he hits a long ball

 

[Berger]

Good to have the Wee Mon back! The Irish Open organisers must be beside themselves that he and Rickie Fowler are confirmed as playing next year.

I would imagine quite a few of the big names will play the Irish Open next year seeing as Rory is sponsoring it and it's being played at Royal County Down.

 

[Retread61]

Its on my birthday weekend too, I wonder if I could get a weekend pass??

 

[Tongo]

I would imagine quite a few of the big names will play the Irish Open next year seeing as Rory is sponsoring it and it's being played at Royal County Down.

I hope so. Has been a bit of a struggle in recent years for the event so hopefully they can have a bit of a boost.

 

[Ads749r]

He's the only player that I watch on sky and rewind to keep looking at his swing as the power and speed he builds for a little dude is mesmerising. Funny though as he's only 6th on driving distance on the European tour I think. Could watch him all day and love when he gets interviewed as he still gives that look that he's excited and honoured to be on telly playing golf for a living, like he can't believe it. Nice chap too when I seen at wentworth in the pro am. The noise when he hits his driver echoing through the trees is just mega.

 

[Tongo]

He's the only player that I watch on sky and rewind to keep looking at his swing as the power and speed he builds for a little dude is mesmerising. Funny though as he's only 6th on driving distance on the European tour I think. Could watch him all day and love when he gets interviewed as he still gives that look that he's excited and honoured to be on telly playing golf for a living, like he can't believe it. Nice chap too when I seen at wentworth in the pro am. The noise when he hits his driver echoing through the trees is just mega.

Yes. Love his honesty when he's had a bad round as well. (Not happened for a while mind you!)

 

[davidy233]

I hope so. Has been a bit of a struggle in recent years for the event so hopefully they can have a bit of a boost.

Not sure it's struggled every year recently - largest attendance ever on European Tour at Portrush two years ago

 

[Tongo]

Not sure it's struggled every year recently - largest attendance ever on European Tour at Portrush two years ago

True. Attracting sponsors hasnt been the easiest though from what i remember.

 

[pokerjoke]

i was too, its the only bit i saw this morning, looked like it was way past Henriks drive and he hits a long ball

He was longer than Stenson all day due to taking a driver when Stenson took a 3 wood or rescue.
I know Stenson doesn't use a driver much and his confidence in a driver must be why.
Rory just smashes his driver at every opportunity.

 

[adiemel]

His first two drives of the day were both over 300 yards think they total 671 yards they said.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

His first two drives of the day were both over 300 yards think they total 671 yards they said.

Not as long as some guys on here

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Good to see him back playing and not worrying about all the off course rubbish. When he's in the groove there isn't a better golfer on the planet

 

[happyhacker]

He was longer than Stenson all day due to taking a driver when Stenson took a 3 wood or rescue.
I know Stenson doesn't use a driver much and his confidence in a driver must be why.
Rory just smashes his driver at every opportunity.

Just watched highlights, Stenson hit driver at second and rory looked a good 30 yards past him and stenson hit a good one

 

[CMAC]

His first two drives of the day were both over 300 yards think they total 671 yards they said.

Stenson just hit a 294yd 3 wood out the rough! 300yds is pretty common in that heat

 

[need_my_wedge]

Watched the highlights last night, when he's on form, it truly is a pleasure to watch him swing.