Posted on 05/02/2010 2:38:53 PM PDT by proxy_user
Rory McIlroy made all kinds of PGA Tour history today at Quail Hollow when he shot a basically perfect round to win the Quail Hollow Championship 2010; and this after he almost missed the cut on Friday. On that momentous day, on the 7th hole, he pulled out an eagle on the par 5 hole and his entire game turned around. From then on, he almost could do no wrong.
Saturday’s play saw him make 9 birdies and he ended up five under par for the tournament. Sunday looked beautiful but the wind challenged everyone. Billy Mayfair started out the day in the lead but dropped quickly back, leaving McIlroy, Mickelson and Angel Cabrera at the top. McIlroy spent the day swapping leads with Cabrera while Mickelson struggled. On the 12th hole, McIlroy took over the lead permanently. On the 15th hole he nailed the green and ended up with an eagle. After a birdie on the 18th hole with a 42′ 8″ putt, Rory finished the round at -15 (62), giving him the course record. He is also the youngest player at 20 to win a PGA Tour event since Tiger Woods in 1996. Hopefully the young Irishman keeps his nose clean, unlike Tiger.
No mention of how Davis Love was tied for 2nd and was off the leaderboard way before the CBS broadcast could get going. Their promotional bit leading into the show seemed ridiculous when the broadcast actually started.
Great performance by the new Rory.
Someone say looper... Does anyone besides me think Ricky whats his name (Guy with the funny looking hair wearing the orange outfit yesterday) is just a little gay looking?
He is good..I will admit that but the clothes.. He might be gay but at least he gets to play golf for a living. So that does make me jealous. LOL!!!!!!!!
I like your page...and is that really your backyard? AWESOME.
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