Analyzing the Evolution of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods’ Rivalry

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Published: March 11, 2013

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Each year, the rivalry between Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods edges closer to becoming one of the classics in golf history.

At least that's what golf fans hope.

It appears that Woods is getting closer and closer to top form. While he has had a drought in golf's major tournaments since winning the 2008 U.S. Open in a playoff over Rocco Mediate, he won three tournaments in 2012 and he has already won twice on the tour this year.

McIlroy became golf's top player while Woods rehabbed from a series of injuries and dealt with his embarrassing litany of personal problems.

McIlroy was a young golf phenom from Northern Ireland with incredible potential. He started turning that potential into productivity in 2010 when he won his first American title—the Wells Fargo Championship—and finished a solid third in the PGA Championship as a 21-year-old.

McIlroy became a superstar in 2011, dominating the U.S. Open and winning his first major title. Prior to winning the U.S. Open, McIlroy had led the Masters through the first three rounds before he felt the weight of what he was doing and shot an 80 in the final round.

Another golfer might have been doomed by that disastrous finish. McIlroy was not. He was awful on that final day, shook it off and moved on to his next tournament.

There was no psychological scarring.

Then he became the best player in the world last year. In addition to winning the PGA Championship—his second major—he also won three other tournaments.

When the European team needed him to be at his best on the final day of the Ryder Cup against Keegan Bradley, he was the coolest competitor they had—even though he nearly missed his tee time (source: NYTimes.com).

Woods was resurgent in 2012, but his major performance was disappointing. Not only couldn't he win his 15th major, his game fell apart in the final two rounds when it looked lik...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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