2015 PGA Championship at Whistling Straits Discussion Thread

[RiddleMeThis]

I know, its a little early to be starting this type of thread, but I have a buddy interning there sending me pics every day.  Hyped is an under statement.  I'm fortunate enough to have tix to all 4 days.

Rory listed as pretty strong favorite at 7-1, second only to Spieth (11-2).  Interested to see if he's healthy enough to be a contender come August.

Anyone know much about Whistling Straights? Definitely one of the coolest tournament logos recently:

Get to it ya'll

[RiddleMeThis]

Quick grandstand pic.

Leaderboard on the course is already chirping ZJ: "Congrats, Zach.  Not bad.  Good luck at the Straights though."

[RiddleMeThis]

Rory scheduled a practice round for Saturday.  We'll hopefully get some sort of update on the ankle

[ChrisP]

Rory scheduled a practice round for Saturday.  We'll hopefully get some sort of update on the ankle

Wow that's great news that he's at least going to give it a try with a practice round. That's encouraging news. A sign that he's not that far away. My guess is that IF he does play, he won't play anymore until The Duetsche Bank and then The TOUR.

[PuttsLefty]

Yep looks like he's going to give it a go.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/report-mcilroy-to-play-pga-championship-practice-round/ar-BBlmWh9

[newtogolf]

Yep looks like he's going to give it a go.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/golf/report-mcilroy-to-play-pga-championship-practice-round/ar-BBlmWh9

I'm surprised, the way they were talking last week Faldo thought he'd be out for the rest of the season.  I hope he's okay and doesn't end up re-injuring it or something else because he rushed back.

[ChrisP]

I figured he would as soon as it was rumored it was a 6-8 week injury. At his age, his workout routine and probably the physio work he got, 6-8 weeks means he can be ready to go in 5, and this weekend will be the 4-week mark since he ruptured it and the 5th will be the PGA.

I think if this was the US Open, he'd more likely to sit it out, but given it's the PGA and the next major isn't for another 7 months, he probably feels "it's good enough" to where he can get through this tournament and then possibly shut it down for the year.

[PuttsLefty]

I can see it now...Rory limping down the 18th with a broken le...umm ruptured ligament on Sunday with a chance to pull off the improbable victory.

[jbishop15]

I'm excited for him to be back. He was having a really good year before his injury.

[colin007]

Question...can the pros use a cart when they play a practice round? Does it make a difference if it's before the week of the tournament?

[foreleft]

Not so fast....looks like he's not practicing there Saturday..

https://www.rte.ie/sport/golf/2015/0804/719047-mcilroy-rumoured-to-be-ready-for-a-return/

[RiddleMeThis]

Yeah it seems like just speculation from this article from yesterday. Damn!

http://www.cbssports.com/golf/eye-on-golf/25258780/report-rory-mcilroy-flying-to-whistling-straits-for-saturday-practice-round

[RiddleMeThis]

Scratch that, he is practicing Saturday .  Playing 18 at supposedly ~80% as of right now

[pumaAttack]

He is playing, he isn't playing, HE IS PLAYING!

I don't know what to believe anymore.

[tiger19]

I can see it now...Rory limping down the 18th with a broken le...umm ruptured ligament on Sunday with a chance to pull off the improbable victory. :-D

Whoa easy, he is no Tiger.

[pumaAttack]

Whoa easy, he is no Tiger.

You are right.

It wouldn't be improbable. :P

[RiddleMeThis]

He is playing, he isn't playing, HE IS PLAYING!

I don't know what to believe anymore.

[jbishop15]

That's awesome.