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    It's like saying you'd rather watch a technique freak with a batting average of 30, than someone that averages 50 and is a little unorthodox. Weird.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck View Post
    If Rory retired now, he'll have accomplished more than Wilson will.
    He very well may and more than likely will. But the issue is about the longevity of their swings. Will Wilson have the same swing into his late 30's+ compared to Rory at a similar age? I'm betting on Wilson.
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    Shaun, it seems you missed Cam by a week. He lines up at home against Kilcoy at Wanny on Sunday.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razaar View Post
    Shaun, it seems you missed Cam by a week. He lines up at home against Kilcoy at Wanny on Sunday.
    Excellent. I think I got a big enough flogging last week as it was.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razaar View Post
    He very well may and more than likely will. But the issue is about the longevity of their swings. Will Wilson have the same swing into his late 30's+ compared to Rory at a similar age? I'm betting on Wilson.
    your making less sense, what's the point in having "longevity" in a golf swing that is only good for the occasional win.

    golf swings evolve as a person ages. you don't expect someone to swing it exactly the same in their teens as they do in their 20's, 30's etc.....

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    It is about the wear and tear on the human machinery. Usually around the 35 year mark when a player loses some of the athleticism of their youth. It is more common with athletic swings like Rory. Nicklaus and Tiger are two such players who had to reconstruct their golf swings to stay competitive in their late 30's. Again, time will tell.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razaar View Post
    It is about the wear and tear on the human machinery. Usually around the 35 year mark when a player loses some of the athleticism of their youth. It is more common with athletic swings like Rory. Nicklaus and Tiger are two such players who had to reconstruct their golf swings to stay competitive in their late 30's. Again, time will tell.
    Would you rather grind out a full career, playing through your 40's, and not win a major or reach the pinnacle of your sport? Or would you rather take a bunch of majors but burn out early?

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    Quote Originally Posted by oncewasagolfer View Post
    Exactly what I was thinking. Maybe just admit you were wrong and move on would be the way to go.
    Can't see that happening, ever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ashes View Post
    Would you rather grind out a full career, playing through your 40's, and not win a major or reach the pinnacle of your sport? Or would you rather take a bunch of majors but burn out early?
    I know that David Duval only won a single major, but I'd take his career over a Mark Wilson any day.
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    Was just looking at some of rorys stats.. these are for this year....very strange.. driving distance #1 ,,accuracy 170th..needs to tweak the covert a bit...approach shots from 50-125yds ranked about 150th,, short irons just arent working. BUT from 150-200yds hes 1st..putts made from 5-15ft 1st .. inside or outside that, terrible...Maybe the stats vary this much for a lot of players, i dont know, but theres a huge disparity between his best shots and worst. seems like hes really missing his vokey wedges and scotty putter.

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    Like the commentators said he just needs more tournament play.

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    No doubt.. must still be a fair amount of cobwebs he is shaking out. Just like anyone who takes any break from golf, the short game, where there is a lot of feel, is the hardest to get back. Few more tournaments and hopefully cuts made and he may be fine for the british open.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sol381 View Post
    Was just looking at some of rorys stats.. these are for this year....very strange.. driving distance #1 ,,accuracy 170th..needs to tweak the covert a bit...approach shots from 50-125yds ranked about 150th,, short irons just arent working. BUT from 150-200yds hes 1st..putts made from 5-15ft 1st .. inside or outside that, terrible...Maybe the stats vary this much for a lot of players, i dont know, but theres a huge disparity between his best shots and worst. seems like hes really missing his vokey wedges and scotty putter.
    I agree Sol. The only variation in his game is his equipment. I don't care who or how good a player is, if they change something then there is an adjustment period.
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    Quote Originally Posted by razaar View Post
    It is about the wear and tear on the human machinery. Usually around the 35 year mark when a player loses some of the athleticism of their youth. It is more common with athletic swings like Rory. Nicklaus and Tiger are two such players who had to reconstruct their golf swings to stay competitive in their late 30's. Again, time will tell.
    agreed...if he keeps swinging the way he does he will be more crippled than Jack and Arnie put together...and they struggle to get out of a chair.
    his impact just says "ouch" everything is out of kilter.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fireblade View Post
    agreed...if he keeps swinging the way he does he will be more crippled than Jack and Arnie put together...and they struggle to get out of a chair.
    his impact just says "ouch" everything is out of kilter.
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    Actually his swing is very sound with great resistance on both sides of the ball. Swinging back against resistance and swinging forward against resistance is the key to an efficient swing. It is also the key to great power and Rory has that in spades for a little guy. It is not that much different to Tiger's swing at a similar age. Tiger found that he couldn't swing as a 20 yo into his mid thirties. He would have wanted to but the weakest link in his swing chain, the left knee couldn't cope. A weak link, usually a joint that bears the work load of an adjoining joint (that is not functioning as it should for whatever reason) will show up usually by the mid thirties with golfers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by oncewasagolfer View Post
    Like the commentators said he just needs more tournament play.
    Ad to stop being so matey with Tiger.




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    Finding some form just a week out from masters ? Could make for interesting watching!

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    In the hunt with a couple to play....

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    Laird should wrap this up.. that many 1 putts hard to beat..

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    Quote Originally Posted by Waddzy View Post
    Laird should wrap this up.. that many 1 putts hard to beat..
    Is Laird still using a cheat stick?
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    Quote Originally Posted by sms316 View Post
    Is Laird still using a cheat stick?
    Yep, it is pretty to watch.










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    If I was on Betfair, Id lay Rory for a bunch.
    Cant win at Augusta this year, course has him beat b4 he steps on the 1st...

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    Nice warmup for The Masters though.

    He would've won if Laird didn't play the round of his life.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jarro View Post
    Nice warmup for The Masters though.

    He would've won if Laird didn't play the round of his life.
    Would have, should have, could have.
    Every guy who's runner up probably say's this....not good enough imo.

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    Meh, Rory's finally done what he has needed to for a while - played consecutive weekends. And has finished 'reasonably' well in both. Good match practice was always going to do him well and he's got it happening at the right time.
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