RORY MCILROY SAYS he always expected 2017 to be tough, describing it as a “transitional” year in his career.
Injuries have limited the Irishman to just seven events this year, and he is yet to claim a victory as he prepares for the Travelers Championship.
But McIlroy, 28, said he suspected it would be a difficult 12 months, highlighting a change in equipment and personal reasons, including marrying Erica Stoll in April.
“I always felt 2017 was going to be a bit of a transitional year, with Nike going out of the equipment business and getting married, moving and changing residences, and all that sort of stuff,” the four-time major winner told a news conference on Wednesday.
“I didn’t factor an injury into that as well.
“But the first 10 years of my career is nearly over. It’s still got two majors [left] and I’d like to finish it well.
“If I look back over my first 10 years as a pro, am I happy with where my career’s at? I would say, yes, I guess. But I definitely feel like in the next 10 years, that I can do better.”
Coming off a missed cut at the US Open, McIlroy gets a chance to rebound at the Travelers Championship, where low scores are expected.
Jim Furyk shot an incredible 12-under 58 at TPC River Highlands last year, becoming the first player to manage the feat in a PGA Tour event.
“I love the course, and it’s a little change of pace from what we played last week at Erin Hills,” McIlroy said.
“After the storm on Monday the ball is not going anywhere once it hits, so it’s pretty much target golf from there. Hopefully the breeze continues over a few days and it firms up a little bit.
“But the golf course is great. I can see why Jim Furyk hit 58 last year and why guys can go so low. If you’re on with your scoring clubs, it gives you a lot of opportunities.”
*Standing Ovation*
That first pic is very Bill and Monica. Jus sayin…
Sharp
Fionnuala seems to have gas
Which one is Bill do you think
I read in one of the newspapers that she obtained two tickets from the Mayo Country board….I hope this isn’t true?
What would you expect Dave usual shenanigans in the gaa. She should have joined chairde maigh eo and attended as much as possible that would look good on a greasy lying crook sorry I mean look good on a local politicians cv wouldn’t it?
I couldn’t get a ticket either.. Guess the Gaa must be discriminating against me also !!
Thats a very tender looking photograph….. Wonder will be state sponsored phone calls to Kenya to explain that she and Enda are just ‘friends’?
“G’wan Michelle..have a rummage around my junk”…
That’s one dirty look from Yer wan on the left …..Enda’s missus by any chance ?
I think so
@ballbreaker: Yep, that is indeed IndaKinny’s long-suffering wifey.
So the politicians get in free while the ordinary fan has to pay????
Invite pat Spillane he can judge is it puke football or not
Jaysus . Don’t invite Joe Umbrella. The sarcasm if the shower of shites do arrive
Great move by shamrock rovers. She’ll be complaining about not getting international tickets next, if we look like Qualifing for the world cup. She’s a great sports fan of teams doing well.
Super initiative..
@Phil Quinlan: Bad scant to Rovers, they would not give even one free ticket to a former player for his 80th birthday a few/years ago, Bray Wanderers another team my father in law played for were delighted to mark the occasion for him as were his other old team in Holyhead but Rovers refused point blank to make any gesture, not even a card and now these parasites get freebies. I hope the karma is instant for them.
Well done Rovers, but don’t hold your breath . These people are out for their own publicity, not LOI
Ballina is traditionally Sligo Rovers so this will go down well on the east bound N59
Have to give it to Michael D he goes to some amount of games. Id say he would be a better pundit than most spoofers especially when games are played on Rte and any real fan just has to laugh.
She got tickets in the end.
She only goes to finals. In Rovers’ case she might have to wait a while.
Michelle Mulhern dumped out of the Dail by her own voters and returns to the seanad by appointment of the fuhrer. Big mouth and well disliked down her own country.
Absolutely fantastic idea rovers let us know how many turn up ok
INDEPENDENT TD Mick Wallace might apply if the Boys are not playing
O God she isnt going to kiss him, I feel sick….
Give them a water,i mean warm,welcome.
Rewarding the giant Ego of the West.
Ohhh Mrs Kenny is keeping her eye on her
Why don’t they let everyone in free? Again the ordinary Joe’s are pushed out!
I notice Kenny’s wife keeping an eye on things..
Clever publicity stunt by Rovers. As a paying season ticket holder I wouldn’t get too upset about the offer. Unlikely to see many TDs and Senators there anyway. At least Michael D will be there. Like Mick W. he goes to the less glamorous games.
Fans who are real supporters can’t get tickets every year. Yet politicians seem to think they have a God given right to tickets. If ya have seen the amount of fans looking for tickets .to be quoted seven hundred .