Javs Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 (edited) https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/rory-mcilroy-resigns-from-pga-tour-board?utm_term=CFEB69DA-8695-406A-822D-71925C4B6E39&lrh=afabd56f8788996dec1eed39e53e29756a4fe34c1aff9fa4fdfa9f254cbb042a&utm_campaign=075440B8-601C-4440-A9B1-8A7444061AA8&utm_medium=email&utm_content=CCF7D7D3-F40A-47AA-A6A2-C378E3346491&utm_source=SmartBrief Edited November 15, 2023 by GolfSpy_BNG BallsLeon 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_BNG Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 This is gonna be an interesting topic to follow. In my opinion this has everything to do with LIV/PGA merger(this will not become a place to argue this topic). Rory has been very vocal on his stance between the 2 and I fully see him retiring if the merger goes through. Josh Parker and Javs 2 Quote What is in my Sun Mountain C-130 bag or Jones MyGolfSpy bag Driver: Dark speed LS 8* set to -1.5* with an Attas Daaas 4x shaft @ 45” Fairway: F85 3 wood with a XPhplexx Agera X @ 42.5” F85 5 wood with a UST Elements Chrome 7F5 @ 41.5" Driving Iron: Rapture 2-Iron Irons: SMS Pros 4-PW with Steelfiber I95s Wedges: SMS 50* T grind with Steelfiber i110s Glide 4.0 46* zz wedge shaft Glide 4.0 E grind 54* zz wedge shaft Putters: Mezz.1 34” 69* lie EV5.1 black 33.5” 69* lie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, GolfSpy_BNG said: This is gonna be an interesting topic to follow. In my opinion this has everything to do with LIV/PGA merger(this will not become a place to argue this topic). Rory has been very vocal on his stance between the 2 and I fully see him retiring if the merger goes through. I really agree with you. I feel Rory feels betrayed since he was a very vocal supporter of the Tour. He also did not hide his feelings on LIV. Then with the reported merger and the Tour leadership not telling him prior probably led to his resignation. Josh Parker and GolfSpy_BNG 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I read another article this morning about him possibly moving back overseas in the next couple years. Javs and silver & black 2 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, Josh Parker said: I read another article this morning about him possibly moving back overseas in the next couple years. Interesting and maybe the past year took a lot out of him fixyurdivot 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Javs said: Interesting and maybe the past year took a lot out of him It mentioned him wanting to play more over there. I think it has a lot to do with the merger and feeling betrayed. My guess is he was promised something to be a major voice against LIV. fixyurdivot and Javs 2 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Josh Parker said: It mentioned him wanting to play more over there. I think it has a lot to do with the merger and feeling betrayed. My guess is he was promised something to be a major voice against LIV. I fully agree with you! Josh Parker 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy SAM Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I read a headline yesterday that the Tour is promising equity to its players for staying, which is "something," but may be too little too late for Rohrs. I'm fully on his side in this thing - he was out there beating the drum hardcore for the Tour, and they didn't even have the balls courtesy to tell him about the merger talks. That's...gross. I'm a huge fan of his, and it would suck to have him limit his Tour presence, but I also totally understand. Especially now with a kid, his priorities are very likely shifting - and now given how this all played out, I can see him taking his ball and going home Time will tell... Shrek74, silver & black, barney_bogey and 4 others 5 2 Quote Driver - PXG 0811 XF - Gen 5, 9 degrees (+1 setting), Oban Devotion TR 65 04 3/5 Wood - Cobra LTDx Max (Blue Colorway) Utility - Caley X01 Driving Iron (3 = 18*) Irons (5-PW) - Caley 01T Wedges (48, 52, 56, 60) - Indi Wedges FLX 48 / ATK 52, 56, 60 Putter - L.A.B. Directed Force 2.1 - 65* Ball - Chrome Tour Triple-Track Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrek74 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 2 hours ago, GolfSpy_BNG said: This is gonna be an interesting topic to follow. In my opinion this has everything to do with LIV/PGA merger(this will not become a place to argue this topic). Rory has been very vocal on his stance between the 2 and I fully see him retiring if the merger goes through. I'm not the biggest Rory fan. He comes off a lot like a spoiled brat sometimes, others like "my s*** don't stink," while other times he can be pretty cool. Not sure why so many "faces" to him, but that's just what I've seen over the years. I agree that he feels very much "stabbed in the back" from what Jay has done after Rory stood in front of the media day after day banging the drum for the Tour and against LIV. He's lost out on tens of millions (likely well over 100mil) of dollars for turning down any LIV offer that likely was made. This is that one time I don't blame him for thinking very seriously about taking his ball and going home. He won't retire, I don't think. He'll likely go back to Ireland with his family and play more DPWT events and less here (maybe majors/Player's only) to stay away from Jay and all that. Or maybe he stays and just doesn't do anything to help Jay and the Tour out ever again. Hard to say for sure. fixyurdivot, Josh Parker, barney_bogey and 1 other 4 Quote In My Sun Mountain C-130 'merica Cart Bag: Driver: BRNR Mini Driver, 11.5*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX, 60g Fairway: 949x 3w, 15*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Fairway: 949x 5w, 18*, Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Red RDX, 70g Hybrid: 939x 4H (21*), Stiff HZRDUS Smoke Black, 90g Irons: 101's, 5-PW, DG120 S300 Wedges: 286 @ 50*, JBFG @ 54* & 60*, DG120 S300 Putter: 002 Mid-Mallet @ 35", Super Stroke Pistol GT 2.0, Desert Camo Ball: Tour & Testing Vero X1 Technology: H4 w/ Tags, Pro L2 Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Haven't read a single comment here or elsewhere so here goes. Good for him!!! He has done so much more than asked and rarely if ever complained about such. This has certainly had effects on other parts of his life and work so good for him to put himself first and I hope we see and rejuvenated Rory on the course this upcoming season. Josh Parker, fixyurdivot, barney_bogey and 6 others 9 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siamese Moose Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I have no idea what Rory will do. I will only mention my slightly similar, though obviously very different, experience. I was twice involved in governance committees associated with my job (ASTM, national business association). There was a ton of politics, pressure from all kinds of people, and way too much uncompensated time. It sucked, made me very unhappy, and took time and focus away from my job. I was glad to be rid of it all. Rory has been in the thick of it in the worst time in history for this board. Time to chuck it aside, and look out for himself. fixyurdivot, Javs and barney_bogey 3 Quote Moose, my cat, is Siamese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy_Oz Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I don’t blame him. Others have expressed similar views and stories I’ve read about his current position and rumors about his next moves. Rory has spent so much time and effort in that position that it has affected his ability to be competitive in the majors. I would imagine it is in part to allow more focus on his game as much as family time. A better balance. As a Brit (albeit US based), I’m hoping he is able to participate more in European DPWT events and help bring the profile and sponsor investment in the game across the pond up closer to the PGA Tour. The direction the DPWT is heading it will just be more and more a feeder tour to the PGAT and closer to the CornFerry in stature than the major tours it is meant to compete with for player participation. Maybe that’s all wishful thinking. I’m not Rory’s biggest fan, but I enjoy watching him play and want to see him winning more majors to silence the critics. fixyurdivot and Josh Parker 2 Quote 2024 WITB: G430 LST 9* w. Mitsubishi Kai'Li White 60X TSR2 15* w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X Stealth+ 3H (@18*) w. Hzrdus Smoke RDX Red 80/6.5 TSR2 21* 7-wood w. Mitsubishi Tensei White 75X 5i-9i: '19 P790; P- '23 P7MC w. Tour C-Taper Lite 115X 50/09 MG3; 56/12 MG3TW SM9 60/04L Putter- Toulon Design Memphis, 2019 model [Backup: Sik DW C 2.0] Ball: TP5x/ TP5xPix ; Chrome Tour [see ball test link below] (also testing Tour BX Mindset) Other: . Gogogo Sport V-Pro rangefinder. Select Plus stand bag. Nitron push cart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I liked the rory that just played golf and was one of the best players on tour from 2010-2014ish. Dont really care if he’s on the advisory board or not, and he’s nearing the downside of his career as he approaches 40. Not sure him not being on the pga tour hurts them if he leaves and plays only DP world tour events GaDawg, fixyurdivot and silver & black 2 1 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 I used to be a Rory fan but did not care for the manner in which he threw fellow players and friends under the bus for choosing LIV. His decision to become the pointy end of PGA's spear was ultimately his choice. There were others who also voiced distain for LIV and those who went to LIV, but they did so in a much less caustic manner - Rahm a great example. Rory choosing to leave the PAB isn't all that surprising to me given the double-cross Jay & Co. pulled on their players. Whatever this pending "merger" entails, it is sure to be rife with hard feelings and angst. I'm guessing he just does not want to deal with that mess... he's like "fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me". Headhammer, gavinski91, GaDawg and 3 others 6 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Official Review) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaDawg Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Rory has turned me off recently. Personally, I feel they should have fired Monahan after he stabbed the players in the back. silver & black, Headhammer and fixyurdivot 3 Quote Driver: TSI3 - 10*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Driver: Qi10 - 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.0 Stiff 3 Wood: Qi10 - 15*, Graphite Design Tour AD DJ5 Stiff 5 Wood: Qi10 - Ventus TR Reg Irons: 5 - PW T150, with Nippon Zelos 7 Reg, 4 iron - U505 with Project X HZRDUS Black Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 9 - 50*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Wedge: Milled Grind 3 MG3 56* S200 shaft Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, GaDawg said: Rory has turned me off recently. Personally, I feel they should have fired Monahan after he stabbed the players in the back. I don't disagree that Monahan should have probably been asked to leave. I have seen a few articles that suggest a handful of players feel the same way. GaDawg, Javs, fixyurdivot and 1 other 4 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndySP Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 It might be minor, but I wonder if his involvement in the Tiger virtual league thing is also adding the final straw. Might just want to focus on life a little. He has a little girl to take care of. The weakest link is likely the advisory board (for reasons noted by some of you guys above), so it was easy to bail. Javs 1 Quote g430 lst TS2 20* hybrid, New Level PF-2: P-7; 902: 6-5 hi-toe 51* and 57* M Craft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LICC Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Rory showed great leadership this past year and was stabbed in the back. I can see him deciding to get out of the politics of the tours merging. That said, I can't see him moving and playing mainly in DPWT events. He is too competitive for that. He either stays and plays mostly PGA Tour events (and majors) or scales back entirely and only plays majors and a handful of other events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolter1 Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 After all that has happened between him and the Commish, along with the addition of Tiger, leaving the advisory board was kind of expected. What is more intriguing to me is the move back to the UK. I am wondering if this would mean more time on the European Tour for him while only appearing in certain events in the US. Quote Driver: Ping G430 SFT 10.5 Fairway Woods: Ping SFT G425 3-5 Hybrid Ping G410 4H Irons; Ping G425 5-LW Putter: Ping Anser 2 Ball: Titleist Tour Speed/AVX Bag: Titleist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 Thoughts on Jordan taking his spot? With the chaos of everything going on, is it going to affect his game? I honestly am surprised that anyone would want to jump in right now that is still chasing the top. Policy Board Topic ParFore74x 1 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParFore74x Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, Josh Parker said: Thoughts on Jordan taking his spot? With the chaos of everything going on, is it going to affect his game? I honestly am surprised that anyone would want to jump in right now that is still chasing the top. Policy Board Topic Jordan stepping in is a surprise. I feel that his game is just getting back to being regularly competitive and this might end up being a distraction from his climb back towards the top. Quote TSi3 10° w/ Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Black 65g TS2 15° 3W w/ Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.0 70g 818 H1 21° Hybrid w/ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70g MP-18 MMC 2 iron w/ KBS Tour C-Taper S 120g JPX 921 HM 5-GW w/ Project X LZ 5.5 115g JB Forged 54° & 58° w/ Project X LZ 6.0 120g EV5.3 Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 21, 2023 Share Posted November 21, 2023 11 minutes ago, ParFore74x said: Jordan stepping in is a surprise. I feel that his game is just getting back to being regularly competitive and this might end up being a distraction from his climb back towards the top. I agree! I was surprised to see it. ParFore74x 1 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Parker Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Who thinks we may see a mess this next year? I read an article this morning that talked about rumors of Rahm possibly making a move to LIV. Of course, this has been in articles for the last month or so and I'm wondering if we are going to see a huge shake up. I think the way Jay switched views (took the money) has left a bad taste with a lot of players that passed up on the money and now feel played. I have seen a few players wanting him to step down. On the other side, it seems like the organization of LIV is lackluster and frustrating some players as well. GaDawg 1 Quote Paradym TD Driver w/ Ventus Blue 6S 3W MKII ZX 5's (4-6) w/ KBS Tour V MKII ZX 7's (7-PW) w/ KBS Tour V Vokey Wedges 50* 54* 58* DF2.1 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 On 11/21/2023 at 5:37 AM, Josh Parker said: Thoughts on Jordan taking his spot? With the chaos of everything going on, is it going to affect his game? I honestly am surprised that anyone would want to jump in right now that is still chasing the top. Policy Board Topic I think Jordan will bring maturity and a much more level head to the leadership of the tour. I certainly don't see him saying FU Phil every time there's a camera on him. GaDawg and Josh Parker 2 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachbutt Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 My question to Rory would be, why announcement just before big tourney? Creates more noise. Javs 1 Quote Started with 100$ set out of PX in White Sands NM 1970..53yrs later Miz 923hm. 1.9 hncp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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