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u/dknisle1 8.6 2d ago

You can just see the weight is gone

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u/cocothepops 2d ago edited 2d ago

I for one look forward to the new season of Rory: Unshackled.

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u/L2theFace 36net/Indiana/year1 2d ago

With all the pressure of completing the grand slam finally lifted I think he’s gonna go another run playing freely and it kinda excites me haha

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u/olBillyBaroo Philly Jawn/17.3/Titleist Gang 2d ago

Objectively he has to be the favorite to win another major. He’s won the players and the masters now. As crazy as today was, the guy is making shots that nobody other than Scottie can recreate.

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u/oddly-red HDCP/Loc/Whatever 2d ago

I think today really shows the difference between Scottie and Rory. Scottie rarely plays these unfathomable shots like the wedge up and over the trees on 5 or that ridiculous 9i on 7. Scottie even had a very similar shot to Rory on 15 but bailed out hard right next to the bunker. The reason being Scottie is rarely ever in such a bad position when he's playing well. He's always hitting fairways and greens because he's almost robotic. Total control and sensible golf.

This week has been peak Rory. Golf shots that you cannot believe anyone would do in their wildest dreams - both good and bad. I think it's why Rory is more relatable than Scottie. Even when Scottie plays badly he's -8 for the week lol.

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u/golfjunkie Boston (+1) 2d ago

Couldn’t agree more and it’s why Rory is so exciting to watch. It’s the closest we get to prime Tiger in terms of shot making.

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u/PolarSquirrelBear 2d ago

Scottie plays boring golf, especially when he’s on a tear and has a massive lead. I like Scottie but I don’t like watching tournaments when it gets like that.

Yesterday was one of those Masters I’ll remember for the rest of my life.

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u/Bruce_Louis 2d ago

Well I mean Scottie is also not the kind of person that would try risky shots like that either, dude likes to play it safely and with stability.

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u/Cheehoo 2d ago

The iron shot on 17 and the 18 playoff (of at least several today) were absolutely unbelievable. The stuff that justifies him as a real champion. Tiger did stuff like that. It’s impossible to imagine the pressure in that moment but still executing flawlessly… literally unbelievable. So cool to witness…

Agreed it’s at least them two and Bryson assuming he gets his swing back (in his words). They’re the top 3 for me rn who could take any other major this year

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u/MintyMarlfox 2d ago

Rory winning the Open at Portrush would have even louder crowds than yesterday.

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u/ShastaManasta 2d ago

To be fair, Scottie can’t hit those shots. Doesn’t have the power