Critics have it wrong: The comparisons between young McIlroy and young Woods are based on excitement and promise. Not accomplishments.
It didn’t take long for Rory McIlroy to start drawing comparisons to Tiger Woods, in fact the suggestions began before he even hoisted the U.S. Open trophy this weekend at Congressional.
McIlroy’s age, his boyish charm and his dominant performance on the grand stage, all offered a trip down the memory lane Tiger Woods paved in the 1990s.
Continue reading “Rory Madness All About Potential, Not His Resume”
Scotland’s Caddies provides an amusing look at how caddies have shaped golf in Scotland.
When you think of golf in Scotland, you might think of the great courses, the unpredictable weather, or the rich history of the game, and yet there is an integral part you may overlook and that is the importance of the role of caddies. Scotland’s Caddies by Ron Colby aims to bring the caddy to the forefront and show just how integral their role has not only been throughout the history of golf but continues to play a vital role in today’s golf as well.
Is Scotland’s Caddies a “must see?” Should you add it to your DVD collection? Read on to find out.
We reflect on a tournament for the ages.
We’re halfway through the 2011 major championship golf season, and already it’s proving to be a good one. Even though Tiger Woods was at home on the couch, Rory McIlroy gave us one of the most thrilling weeks of golf in history. Bouncing back from what had been a painful pedigree in past majors, Rory steamrolled the field on Thursday and Friday, and kept up a steady pace over the weekend en route to a eight-stroke victory. This time around there were no meltdowns, no final-round charges, and no broomsticks (though Robert Garrigus did finish T3 with a putter half the size of Adam Scott’s), but what we did get was four great days of golf on a rain-soaked course that became vulnerable to low scores. In many respects, this year’s U.S. Open was about as different from the Masters as possible, but equally as impressive.
What’s Buggin’ Bubba?
Hello out there golf fans and thank you for joining me for another edition of Hittin’ the Links. Nick Watney finally gave Americans something to cheer about on the PGA Tour. It’s good to see that we do have some up and coming talent out there. Now if we can get Bubba to quit complaining in Europe we will be alright.
In this newest edition of HtL we begin with a look at a new number one, investigate what is happening with The Bob Hope Classic, an find out what’s buggin’ Bubba. Also on tap, we check out some USGA payback, look into some tough times at Callaway and do a wrap-up of several of the week’s events. Read on!
Protect yourself from the harsh summer weather with these new products from Sunice, Zero Restriction, and Tifosi.
Summer is in full swing, and this week at Bag Drop, we have a few various items that really fit the season well, whether it’s blazing hot with the sun shining in your eyes, or whether a few storm clouds have rolled in.
It’s just as important (if not more important) to protect your eyes as it is to protect your body from the elements in the extreme conditions the summer heat brings. So with that in mind, this week’s Bag Drop features some new rain gear from Sunice, new polos from Zero Restriction, and new models of sunglasses from Tifosi Optics. Lets get started!
Rory smashes some records.
Hello again cyber golf nuts and welcome to a very special edition of Hittin’ the Links. Happy belated Fathers Day to all the dads out there. Hopefully Sunday allowed for a round with Dad or an opportunity to take the little ones out to the course for a little fun. I know one dad who had a great time on Sunday… Gerry McIlroy. What a Father’s Day present, watching your son destroy the competition at the U.S. Open. Too cool.
In this U.S. Open edition of HtL we begin with a look at Rory McIlroy’s rise to fame, investigate Bubba’s U.S. Open outfits, and see who else is setting fashion trends on the links. Also on tap we take note of who did not fare well at Congressional, check in on the Presidential golf summit, and do a wrap-up of the week’s events. Read on!
Join us as we chat about what may very well be the snoozefest of the year: a run-away win in a first major for Rory McIlroy.
How will this year’s national championship be affected by a lack of Tiger Woods? Just who will hoist the trophy at Congressional?
Recent history in majors has been all about the meltdowns and it really got its start a year ago this week when Dustin Johnson handed away what seemed like a massive three-shot lead on the first tee that vanished quickly on his way to a brutal 82. It remains to be seen if this year’s U.S. Open venue, Congressional, will offer the risk-reward and downright difficult-yet-memorable holes seen at last year’s Pebble Beach.
Length is the defining characteristic of Congressional, made longer by reportedly soft fairways this week. Will that swing the advantage to the big hitters? Or does it play into the hands of a guy who hits it down the middle? With greens heading beyond 14 on the Stimpmeter (if you choose to believe the USGA), will an all-time great putter emerge?
There’s no Tiger Woods, no dominant number one player in the world, and certainly no clear-cut favorite this year. In fact, Las Vegas oddsmakers have installed “The Field” as an 8-1 “favorite,” with a batch of golfers (Luke Donald, Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Lee Westwood) hovering around 12-1.
Our staff offer their predictions:
Stevie’s on loan?
Hello golf fans, welcome again to Hittin’ the Links. Some interesting goings on around the world of golf this week. Some caddy borrowing, some rumors of careers being over, and a long awaited winner to name a few.
In this edition of HtL we begin with a look at Presidential Golf, check out an unlikely U.S. Open qualifier, and find out why Charl Schwartzel is still rather unknown. Also, we investigate who Stevie is caddying for, take a peek at some questions posed to G-Mac, and do a wrap-up of the weeks events. Read on!
