Rory McIlroy has had a tough season filled with ups and downs, and its a situation few expected. The Northern Irish golfer has missed several opportunities this season to turn things around and achieve great results. Fans arent too happy about it, but unfortunately, Rory has lacked the luck and focus when it mattered most.
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Wayne Riley, a well-known figure in the golf world, former player, and current commentator, believes that creating too much hype and chaos around this amazing golfer isnt helpful, as that pressure can cause even more problems in his game. Riley thinks Rory has done a great job at various moments this season. He also highlighted Rorys significant impact on the golf world, stressing that he, alongside Tiger Woods, is synonymous with the sport. Riley pointed out that comparing McIlroy to Woods isnt necessary and doesn't add value to the conversation.
Riley emphasized that McIlroy has won twice on the PGA Tour this year, which is a massive achievement and not an easy feat. He believes that McIlroys talent and status in the sport should mean that people give him space and not put unnecessary pressure on him.
Rich Beem reacts
Rich Beem, a famous name in the world of golf, also talked about McIlroys recent near miss, saying it will affect him. He pointed out that McIlroy is a top competitor who wants to win every time he plays, but thats not always possible.
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Beem mentioned that many people want to challenge the top players, and McIlroy is certainly one of those top names. He stressed that McIlroy will face more setbacks in his career, but he believes he will come back even stronger and continue to compete strongly.
The 54-year-old golfer believes that body language says a lot. It seemed like Rory was playing without the necessary confidence, a point that Beem and many other famous figures in the golf world have discussed. In critical moments, it looks like everything Rory has experienced weighs him down, causing him to feel even more discouraged both morally and mentally. This is certainly tough for all golfers, even the most experienced ones.
The 54-year-old golfer doesnt want to view this as a tragedy. Given all that has happened, its hard to expect that the Northern Irish player could perform perfectly without any mistakes. He believes Rory shouldnt feel disappointed after everything hes gone through.
Rory McIlroy shares his view
Many wanted to hear what Rory had to say after another performance that he did not expect. McIlroy started furiously from the first day but lost his concentration when it was most needed. It immediately reminded fans of some of his earlier releases. Although the Northern Irishman often said that the pressure that is created for him is probably a barrier to success, he admitted that he is trying to change his mindset, wanting to become a golfer who will finally win the Majors after a long period without one.
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Rory clarified that towards the end of the tournament, he felt like his game was a bit rough. He was missing greens, but not by much, and he felt slightly off, especially with his iron shots. He mentioned that he hit a good iron shot on the 14th hole and was able to make that shot count. He felt he played well on the last three or four holes but just couldnt make the putts. Rory stressed that he got a nice boost with an eagle on the 17th hole, which brought him back into contention, but he struggled with an awkward distance on the 18th hole.
The 35-year-old golfer is sure that if he continues to play as well as he has so far, things will be great for him in the future as well.
