Martin Kaymer Vs. Rory Mcilroy

[RichF]

Rory... the world ranking explains itself

Race To Dubai Kaymer #2 McIlroy #5 World Golf Rankings Kaymer #11 McIlroy #22

[iacas]

Race To Dubai

Hah, original guy who said world rankings explain it all gets OWNED!

[Zeph]

I'm going to go with Rory for one reason and one reason only; he has the same "I can beat everyone here" attitude Tiger has along with a calmness and easy-going mindset that keeps him very relaxed in clutch situations. He just seems like one of the most relaxed players out there, and in majors that can go a long, long way.

Have you seen Kaymer play? If he's not relaxed, then I don't know who is.

[RichF]

Hah, original guy who said world rankings explain it all gets OWNED!

What's that?? You mean...you...didn't see my thread entitled

'I Was Wrong: The World Golf Rankings Aren't What They're Cracked Up To Be' ??

[shankapotamus]

I am going to say Rory, but I am scared to name a reason why because I'll be proven wrong.

[Kingfisher]

No doubt Kaymer is a little bit older, a little bit more experienced and far less likely to implode on a golf course than McIlroy. In terms of talent though, McIlroy gets my votes, hands down.

It'll be interesting to see how things unfold for McIlroy. I just hope he doesn't turn into another Sergio Garcia - promising so much but delivering so little.

[Awsi Dooger]

I don't care about current form or number of victories in a question like this. Rory is the correct answer. It's the type of scenario I've seen in Las Vegas for 20+ years, wise guys preferring the less hyped player but getting it wrong.

The public would pick Rory by huge margin, and the public happens upon correct handicapping when the touted team or individual is unusually talented and has been a whispered prodigy from very early on. Those guys pan out big and Rory fits. The public gets it wrong when it tries to elevate a second tier guy or late bloomer as something extra special, based on a flurry of top results. Wise guys realize those short bursts mean nothing, so they basically dismiss the overreaction to current form and take advantage. But wise guys are notoriously vulnerable in doubting supremely gifted players or teams. Go to betting websites like LasVegasAdvisor.com and you'll always see the so-called sharps crowing when they cash a ticket against the Lakers or the Patriots or similar. Meanwhile, they don't tell you about the half dozen they tore up recently, against the same teams.

[msd3075]

Have you seen Kaymer play? If he's not relaxed, then I don't know who is.

I played with Rory in the Pro-Am at the Shell Houston Open this year, and he was so relaxed compared to toerh pros I've played with. There was absolutely no "don't talk to the pro" crap; he was joking with us and acting like he was just out playing for fun. Granted it was the Pro-Am and he wasn't taking it as seriously as the actual tournament, but it was still light years away from other pros.

It's almost as if while most galfers are treating a round like they are at the office, Rory seems to just be enjoying himself and actually having fun in the process. That goes a LONG way toward calming nerves in a major.

[Kevin04]

I like watching both of them play, but Rory still has four years to catch up Martin.

I like Martin and enjoy watching him play, his putting is superb at the moment. I wouldn't be surprised to see him with a top 10/20 finish this week.

[cbetofop]

Kaymer for me. More controlled and less expectation on his shoulders. I fear Rory could blow up in the next few years, but I hope I'm wrong

[Acropo]

Kaymer has been attracting attention in europe for a few years. He is very, very good. So is McIlroy - and he's only 20, with a European Tour victory under his belt already.

Tell you where Kaymer hasn't been heard of much - Germany. I was there in March and they had no idea who he was.

They are both very promising. Their potential - and Anthony Kim's - make me drool in anticipation of great days ahead!

[LongballGer]

Kaymer has been attracting attention in europe for a few years. He is very, very good. So is McIlroy - and he's only 20, with a European Tour victory under his belt already.

Well, golf is about as big in Germany as curling is in Afghanistan.

[golfbhoy]

have to go with my fellow country man Rory!