US Open 2024 Pinehurst

[21Jumpstreet]

Zero issues with him not being available for the media. Not only is he not obligated, I think it's a lot to ask someone who just blew it to show up and answer how he feels about just blowing it. Stay and congratulate Bryson, probably, talk to the media, nah. And, I'm not even really a Rory guy.

[Lennys Tap]

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?

Who accused him of bludgeoning someone with a putter? Who in the history of professional golf has ever done it?

This was one of golf's 4 majors. A press conference for national TV. One that many others in similar circumstances have been man enough to endure. Comparing it to a local radio show after a regular season college basketball game is absurd. Not a good look for Buzz, true. But on an entirely different level. Did he ever pull a no show for the press conference after an NCAA tournament loss? Rory just ducked his after the equivalent of the National Championship game, ffs.

[lawdog77]

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?

Yep. It's not like he yelled at the course officials on the way out. Some just need to give him a little grace, IMO.

[rocket surgeon]

I am NOT A FAN of Rory by any means but strictly from a what would I have done standpoint, I find it hard to blame him(rory) for his post open actions.  I totally get lenny's response, but maybe a "cool down" would've been appropriate. 

   someone close to him should have taken him aside and talked him off the ledge for an hour or so, then maybe a short response and then allow him some more space.  hell, I'm still groveling over a missed 3 footer in a member-member tournament 3 years ago that might have cost me entrance in to a shoot out for a few thousand$$

[The Sultan]

He released a nice statement on Twitter yesterday.

https://x.com/mcilroyrory/status/1802808477271630075?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

That's all that was needed. The idea that he owes the fans an appearance at a press conference is a bit much.

[JWags85]

He released a nice statement on Twitter yesterday.

https://x.com/mcilroyrory/status/1802808477271630075?s=46&t=ppua9BCUAa7dWM9-SthPmg

That's all that was needed. The idea that he owes the fans an appearance at a press conference is a bit much.

Yea, as I predicted (though it wasn't exactly a bold leap).  The time off makes a lot of sense.  His personal life was heavy and distracting enough without a soul crushing collapse to end his major drought.  Hope he comes back firing for The Open

[Goose]

Lenny

I do not disagree with you completely, but I am giving Rory a bit of pass on this one. I have mixed feelings on how I feel about Rory and am hardly a diehard fan of him. That said, his off-course body of work indicates that he is a decent guy. I do agree that he should have made himself available for a short time and followed the lead of others that have blown a major. I definitely think the pro-Bryson and USA chants probably did not help his attitude after the round.

[MUBurrow]

Lenny

I do not disagree with you completely, but I am giving Rory a bit of pass on this one. I have mixed feelings on how I feel about Rory and am hardly a diehard fan of him. That said, his off-course body of work indicates that he is a decent guy. I do agree that he should have made himself available for a short time and followed the lead of others that have blown a major. I definitely think the pro-Bryson and USA chants probably did not help his attitude after the round.

This is where I'm at. And I can't blame him for being a little extra hurt by the fans so openly rooting for Bryson.  I think as far as Rory sees it, he put a ton of personal capital into the PGA-LIV split, and for the fans to get behind a generally unlikable guy who also took the money and ran, I don't blame him for having an f-u attitude.

[Uncle Rico]

 

Lenny

I do not disagree with you completely, but I am giving Rory a bit of pass on this one. I have mixed feelings on how I feel about Rory and am hardly a diehard fan of him. That said, his off-course body of work indicates that he is a decent guy. I do agree that he should have made himself available for a short time and followed the lead of others that have blown a major. I definitely think the pro-Bryson and USA chants probably did not help his attitude after the round.

The USA chants were an absolute embarrassment.  The idiocy and irony of those fans is so off the charts.  Bethpage Ryder Cup is going to be an American disgrace.

[Goose]

I wonder if Bryson hanging out with Eric Trump has ruffled any feathers amongst his new fans.

[Uncle Rico]

I wonder if Bryson hanging out with Eric Trump has ruffled any feathers amongst his new fans.

Nice of Bryson to hang out with charity cases

[wadesworld]

He's always been a phony.  Going to LIV didn't change that.

Good golfer though.

[Pakuni]

Nice of Bryson to hang out with charity cases

Just a couple bros who benefit from Saudi oil money.

[tower912]

Irish goodbye.

[MU82]

I am NOT A FAN of Rory by any means

Why?

[Uncle Rico]

Just a couple bros who benefit from Saudi oil money.

Good influence peddling money, aina?

[21Jumpstreet]

Irish goodbye.

Outstanding post

[Lennys Tap]

Lenny

I do not disagree with you completely, but I am giving Rory a bit of pass on this one. I have mixed feelings on how I feel about Rory and am hardly a diehard fan of him. That said, his off-course body of work indicates that he is a decent guy. I do agree that he should have made himself available for a short time and followed the lead of others that have blown a major. I definitely think the pro-Bryson and USA chants probably did not help his attitude after the round.

Goose

I actually like Rory and have always rooted for him. And while the double choke was stunning it afforded him an opportunity to shine afterwards under extremely difficult circumstances. IMO blowing that chance will be a stain on his reputation.

Imagine this board if Bryson was the one with the double choke followed by a press conference no show. The same folks giving Rory a pass would be celebrating it as proof of everything awful they've ever said about him.

[rocket surgeon]

Why?

good question...he just doesn't seem like an approachable guy.  he seems like the type that NEEDS the fawning media attention in order to perform.  I have a funny feeling when the cameras are off, he becomes a real richard

[Goose]

Lenny

If it was Bryson hiding from the media I would be more critical. That would be based off of his overall career success and nothing else. Now, I am buying the new Bryson just yet, but that would not have factored in my feelings. Bryson has had a nice career, better now, but not apples to my apples to Rory.

All that said, I love when anyone faces the music and believe it is the right way of handling things. Rory should have handled differently, but he didn't. Character is exposed in tough times and Rory had been pretty good in tough times in the past. That is why he gets a bit of a pass from me.

[MU82]

good question...he just doesn't seem like an approachable guy.  he seems like the type that NEEDS the fawning media attention in order to perform.  I have a funny feeling when the cameras are off, he becomes a real richard

Hmm.

[Pakuni]

Goose

I actually like Rory and have always rooted for him. And while the double choke was stunning it afforded him an opportunity to shine afterwards under extremely difficult circumstances. IMO blowing that chance will be a stain on his reputation.

Imagine this board if Bryson was the one with the double choke followed by a press conference no show. The same folks giving Rory a pass would be celebrating it as proof of everything awful they've ever said about him.

So, people are willing to cut more slack to a player with a reputation for being a good dude than a player with a reputation for being a bit of a jerk?

[BM1090]

Goose

I actually like Rory and have always rooted for him. And while the double choke was stunning it afforded him an opportunity to shine afterwards under extremely difficult circumstances. IMO blowing that chance will be a stain on his reputation.

Imagine this board if Bryson was the one with the double choke followed by a press conference no show. The same folks giving Rory a pass would be celebrating it as proof of everything awful they've ever said about him.

Because if Bryson was the one who did it, it would be another in a long line of instances where he's acted immaturely professionally. With Rory, it's a mistake by a seemingly good dude. Of course the reaction is different. It should be.

[Herman Cain]

Jon Rahm on dificulty of Rorys missed putt on 18
https://x.com/thegolfeditor/status/1803543211450741099?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

[MU82]

Because if Bryson was the one who did it, it would be another in a long line of instances where he's acted immaturely professionally. With Rory, it's a mistake by a seemingly good dude. Of course the reaction is different. It should be.

Very well said.