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15th March 2013 11:06 PM
#51
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
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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16th March 2013 03:37 AM
#52
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
Johnny Canuck
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.
Consciousness and awareness - awareness is being aware of what is happening and being aware of what is happening within ourselves while we are conscious. Where did I leave my glasses?
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16th March 2013 03:41 AM
#53
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Shaun, it seems you missed Cam by a week. He lines up at home against Kilcoy at Wanny on Sunday.
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16th March 2013 04:55 AM
#54
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Originally Posted by
razaar
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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16th March 2013 08:10 AM
#55
Senior Member
Multiple Major Winner
Originally Posted by
razaar
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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16th March 2013 09:28 AM
#56
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
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.
Consciousness and awareness - awareness is being aware of what is happening and being aware of what is happening within ourselves while we are conscious. Where did I leave my glasses?
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16th March 2013 10:11 AM
#57
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
razaar
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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16th March 2013 11:10 AM
#58
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
oncewasagolfer
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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16th March 2013 07:20 PM
#59
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Originally Posted by
Ashes
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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29th March 2013 08:16 AM
#60
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
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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29th March 2013 08:21 AM
#61
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Like the commentators said he just needs more tournament play.
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29th March 2013 08:44 AM
#62
Member
Touring Pro (Von Nida Tour)
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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29th March 2013 11:17 AM
#63
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
sol381
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.
Consciousness and awareness - awareness is being aware of what is happening and being aware of what is happening within ourselves while we are conscious. Where did I leave my glasses?
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29th March 2013 11:54 AM
#64
Originally Posted by
razaar
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.
roryimpact.jpg
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29th March 2013 01:49 PM
#65
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
fireblade
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.
Consciousness and awareness - awareness is being aware of what is happening and being aware of what is happening within ourselves while we are conscious. Where did I leave my glasses?
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29th March 2013 02:04 PM
#66
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
Originally Posted by
oncewasagolfer
Like the commentators said he just needs more tournament play.
Ad to stop being so matey with Tiger.
The ultimate judge of your swing is the flight of the ball. Ben Hogan
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7th April 2013 09:04 PM
#67
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
Finding some form just a week out from masters ? Could make for interesting watching!
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8th April 2013 07:05 AM
#68
Senior Member
Touring Pro (European Tour)
In the hunt with a couple to play....
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8th April 2013 07:27 AM
#69
Senior Member
Touring Pro (Nationwide Tour)
Laird should wrap this up.. that many 1 putts hard to beat..
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8th April 2013 07:32 AM
#70
Senior Member
Grand Slam Winner
Originally Posted by
Waddzy
Laird should wrap this up.. that many 1 putts hard to beat..
Is Laird still using a cheat stick?
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8th April 2013 07:39 AM
#71
Senior Member
Touring Pro (PGA)
Originally Posted by
sms316
Is Laird still using a cheat stick?
Yep, it is pretty to watch.
Sometimes when I think of you I touch myself..........
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8th April 2013 07:53 AM
#72
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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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8th April 2013 07:58 AM
#73
Senior Member
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
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8th April 2013 08:25 AM
#74
Victorious Captain
Golf Hall of Fame Inductee
Originally Posted by
Jarro
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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8th April 2013 08:29 AM
#75
Senior Member
Major Winner
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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