The Official Golf Thread

dec · February 23, 2013, 02:46:27 PM

Quote from: Muck Savage on February 23, 2013, 06:06:23 AM
Well done Lowry, would be great to have two Nordie scalps tomorrow evening

The whole Free State would rejoice!

dec · February 23, 2013, 08:10:10 PM

McDowell wins.

heganboy · February 24, 2013, 03:40:43 AM

Mcdowell goes down to jJason Day. Didnt have a great round, chip at 17 probably hurt most. Kuchar slow and steady. Poulter playing well too

Orior · February 28, 2013, 09:20:02 PM

Shane Lowry is spectating at the Honda Classic. He is actually following Rory McIlroy. Class!

dec · March 01, 2013, 03:50:05 PM

McIlroy withdraws from Honda Classic

http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/golf/2013/0301/1224330676796.html

Rory McIlroy has withdrawn from his defence of the Honda Classic in Florida after eight holes of his second round, and later told reporters as he left the course that he was not in a good place mentally.

The world number one started the day on level par but a disastrous run from the 10th, his first hole today, saw him drop seven shots in eight holes, including a triple-bogey at the par-four 16th where he visited the water twice.

He also found the water on the 18th, but didn't finish out the hole, shaking hands with playing partners Ernie Els and Mark Wilson before going straight to a car with caddie JP Fitzgerald and coach Michael Bannon.

"I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," McIlroy told The Irish Times before leaving the course.

The Biff · March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM

The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying. I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences. Did John Daly get hit for something like that once? But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1? A handy excuse all-round there.

muppet · March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM

Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying. I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences. Did John Daly get hit for something like that once? But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1? A handy excuse all-round there.

This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."

AQMP · March 01, 2013, 04:30:58 PM

Ireland's Rory McIlroy Gives Up.

Orior · March 01, 2013, 04:32:11 PM

Good one Muppet.

The boys on Sky think they know what is wrong with Rory - his backswing is ouside the plane.

the Deel Rover · March 01, 2013, 06:23:13 PM

Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying. I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences. Did John Daly get hit for something like that once? But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1? A handy excuse all-round there.

This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."

Right lads own up which one of ye is Enda From Galway and tweeted Muppets comment to the Matt Cooper Show.

muppet · March 01, 2013, 06:42:34 PM

Quote from: the Deel Rover on March 01, 2013, 06:23:13 PM
Quote from: muppet on March 01, 2013, 04:16:18 PM
Quote from: The Biff on March 01, 2013, 04:11:28 PM
The PGA Tour tweeted the reason that he withdrew ... "with severe wisdom tooth pain affecting concentration".

That doesn't really match up with "I'm just not in a great place right now, mentally," that Rory is quoted as saying. I suppose just walking out of a tournament for reasons other than injury or sickness could have major consequences. Did John Daly get hit for something like that once? But there's a big difference in fining the likes of John Daly compared to sanctioning the World No.1? A handy excuse all-round there.

This is what he should have said:

"I'm just not in a great place right now, Dentally."

Right lads own up which one of ye is Enda From Galway and tweeted Muppets comment to the Matt Cooper Show.

I bet ya its Mayo Mick.

DrinkingHarp · March 24, 2013, 09:57:44 PM

Sergio taking golf to new heights!!!!!!!!!!

At 3:12 of video

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/sergio-garcia-hits-one-craziest-recovery-shots-ever-190904511--golf.html

leaveherinsir · March 24, 2013, 10:57:08 PM

Quote from: DrinkingHarp on March 24, 2013, 09:57:44 PM
Sergio taking golf to new heights!!!!!!!!!!

At 3:12 of video

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/golf-devil-ball-golf/sergio-garcia-hits-one-craziest-recovery-shots-ever-190904511--golf.html

some boyo is Sergio! apparently he withdrew shortly after that. Maybe he realised he will never play a better shot!!

Stevie g 8 · March 25, 2013, 12:35:15 AM

What a shot.just aswell he kept his balance

Puckoon · March 25, 2013, 02:11:31 PM

I'm a big Sergio fan, I'd love to see him win a major. More importantly I'd love to see him enjoy himself again. Never have I seen a sportsman who looks more upset at being out there doing what he supoosedly loves than Sergio. And then another WD? Wtf! Hey Sergio, come with my office job for a few weeks and then get some perspective. It's time to grow up!