US Open 2024 Pinehurst

[jesmu84]

I had no idea there was such a connection between Bryson and Stewart

[CreightonWarrior]

He couldn't have hit more than 1 or 2 fairways today

[MuggsyB]

I've just been informed that that was a complete gag job. 

[Uncle Rico]

Rory blowing off media is weak sauce.  Norman, FIGJAM and Van de Velde all faced the media after they blew majors.  Just soft.

He doesn't owe us or the media anything but man, that's a bad look

[Herman Cain]

I've just been informed that that was complete gag job.

Hard to finish out the win in any sport, but to be that close and lose has to be devastating for Rory.  I guess on to Troon for one last chance this year.

[MU82]

I've just been informed that that was complete gag job.

[rocket surgeon]

Rory blowing off media is weak sauce.  Norman, FIGJAM and Van de Velde all faced the media after they blew majors.  Just soft.

He doesn't owe us or the media anything but man, that's a bad look

  maybe he just needed a hug from his...wife?

[MuggsyB]

I have now seen the replay of Rory's putts from the 16th and 18th greens .  That was bad......and by bad I mean a catastrophic dumpster 🔥.  Were those both 3 feet???  Incredible.  And De Charcuterie won this tournament with how many fairways hit?  5 of 14? 

[MuggsyB]

Rory blowing off media is weak sauce.  Norman, FIGJAM and Van de Velde all faced the media after they blew majors.  Just soft.

He doesn't owe us or the media anything but man, that's a bad look

Terrible.  Very disappointing to hear this. 

[jesmu84]

https://x.com/JustinRayGolf/status/1802462581271220521?t=oaSKH0_B-44Km2ZAbyUk1g&s=19

That was prior to 16

[MuggsyB]

https://x.com/JustinRayGolf/status/1802462581271220521?t=oaSKH0_B-44Km2ZAbyUk1g&s=19

That was prior to 16

Beyond belief.

[MuggsyB]

That was a great bunker shot and par from BDC on 18. 

[TedBaxter]

Terrible.  Very disappointing to hear this.

The ugly American's chanting USA, USA, USA.... immediately after Rory missed his putt at 18 were embarrassing and whether that was one of the reasons Rory declined to speak, I don't know, but it would be understandable.  The chant continued while he attempted to putt out.  The Golf Channel didn't really elaborate on the chants, so they did the same thing as Rory not commenting on the tournament.  It was ridiculous.

The Open's are my favorite golf events and the scene at the Bristish Open where ALL the players are welcomed with strong ovations as they approach the 18th green is one of the great spectacles in international competition.  I hope the fans attending the Bristish Open continue that this year, but who knows what the reaction will be.

This wasn't the Ryder Cup, but when you combine alcohol, testosterone and Billy Bob's......

[MU82]

Welcome to North Cackalacky.

[Herman Cain]

Funny segment with John Wagner and Bryson

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/us-open-2024-bryson-dechambeau-helps-johnson-wagner-bunker-shot-hands-him-trophy-live-tv-video/amp

[JWags85]

The ugly American's chanting USA, USA, USA.... immediately after Rory missed his putt at 18 were embarrassing and whether that was one of the reasons Rory declined to speak, I don't know, but it would be understandable.  The chant continued while he attempted to putt out.  The Golf Channel didn't really elaborate on the chants, so they did the same thing as Rory not commenting on the tournament.  It was ridiculous.

I kind of give Rory a pass here.  He's been a consummate pro for 15 years.  Gave some of the best and most honest interviews in defeat in Majors (specifically remembering the one at the Masters which portended his role as one of the faces of the PGA) and has never shied away from media duties.  The chants and the emotional whirlwind in his personal life over the last month or so probably just overwhelmed him.  I fully expect an apology and frankness from him sometime this week.

[MuggsyB]

The ugly American's chanting USA, USA, USA.... immediately after Rory missed his putt at 18 were embarrassing and whether that was one of the reasons Rory declined to speak, I don't know, but it would be understandable.  The chant continued while he attempted to putt out.  The Golf Channel didn't really elaborate on the chants, so they did the same thing as Rory not commenting on the tournament.  It was ridiculous.

The Open's are my favorite golf events and the scene at the Bristish Open where ALL the players are welcomed with strong ovations as they approach the 18th green is one of the great spectacles in international competition.  I hope the fans attending the Bristish Open continue that this year, but who knows what the reaction will be.

This wasn't the Ryder Cup, but when you combine alcohol, testosterone and Billy Bob's......

I didn't know that but I still think it's a bad look. 

[Herman Cain]

https://nypost.com/2024/06/17/sports/rory-mcilroys-abrupt-us-open-exit-draws-scott-van-pelt-criticism/

[BM1090]

I didn't know that but I still think it's a bad look.

It's fine as long as he addresses it candidly this week, like Wags said. His personal life has been kind of a mess, he had a really rough finish to the tournament, and the PGA fucked him with the LIV dealings. I'm willing to give the guy a break here.

[Lennys Tap]

Rory blowing off media is weak sauce.  Norman, FIGJAM and Van de Velde all faced the media after they blew majors.  Just soft.

He doesn't owe us or the media anything but man, that's a bad look

Total weak sauce. Anyone can be gracious in victory, how you act at your lowest moment is a much better measure of a man. Rory had earned a lot of good guy capital over the years but imo he spent it all yesterday.

The idea that he doesn't owe anything to the fans or the media is nonsense. The money, fame and adulation didn't come in a vacuum.

[withoutbias]

Total weak sauce. Anyone can be gracious in victory, how you act at your lowest moment is a much better measure of a man. Rory had earned a lot of good guy capital over the years but imo he spent it all yesterday.

The idea that he doesn't owe anything to the fans or the media is nonsense. The money, fame and adulation didn't come in a vacuum.

Yeah.  Totally classless to not answer the media's questions.  Out of all good graces, can never forgive the guy and will never support him again.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/24/media-blocked-white-house-briefing-sean-spicer

[Lennys Tap]

Yeah.  Totally classless to not answer the media's questions.  Out of all good graces, can never forgive the guy and will never support him again.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/feb/24/media-blocked-white-house-briefing-sean-spicer

WTF???

[Pakuni]

Total weak sauce. Anyone can be gracious in victory, how you act at your lowest moment is a much better measure of a man. Rory had earned a lot of good guy capital over the years but imo he spent it all yesterday.

The idea that he doesn't owe anything to the fans or the media is nonsense. The money, fame and adulation didn't come in a vacuum.

He didn't bludgeon someone with his putter. He skipped out on a media obligation. It's a mistake and he should apologize. Suggesting years of goodwill ought to be flushed down the drain because ... checks notes ... he didn't want to answer questions minutes after his most crushing defeat?
Nonsense.
Were you this harsh when a certain former Marquette coach blew off Homer, as he was wont to do after a loss?

[MuggsyB]

Rory is taking a few weeks off to process things. 

[Herman Cain]

Rory is taking a few weeks off to process things.

Here is Rory's post on the matter
https://x.com/McIlroyRory/status/1802808477271630075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1802808477271630075%7Ctwgr%5E313e6b3a1a96d3971529f5f869ce02629b23670d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fathlonsports.com%2Fgolf%2Frory-mcilroy-makes-his-opinion-of-bryson-dechambeau-very-clear-after-classless-u-s-open-behavior