Rory McIlroy Still Trying to Get Comfortable in PGA Superstar Bubble

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Published: June 29, 2013

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I thought I had hit it long and down the center earlier this year with the prediction that the PGA Tour would finally have a great rivalry as Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods teed it up for the 2013 season.  It turns out I didn't see that drive bounce into the deep rough from the box.

Tiger has not disappointed, although he hasn't put a major trophy on his mantel yet this year.  Nick Faldo pointed out a few days ago that Tiger is proving to be a mere mortal this year; however, Tiger has a 50 percent winning percentage in stroke play events this season through eight tournaments. What exactly is "mortal" about that?

Rory, on the other hand, while looking immortal in golf terms the previous two seasons, is looking like a journeyman player this year.  If you listen to PGA Tour commentators, Rory has a whole laundry list of issues.  

To hear the naysayers, one would think Rory has many issues to overcome: new clubs, new girlfriend, can't putt, driver off, looks bored, no fire. The list goes on and on.  Rory has missed a bunch of cuts, hasn't been a factor in any major and just looks lackluster whenever he tees it up.  All of these things are byproducts of the real issue: He needs to figure out how he wants to live the dream now that he's moved into golf's most exclusive neighborhood.

In comparison, Tiger is part of the one percent of humankind who seems, well, immortal. When players are thrust into the spotlight, they may lose focus on the one thing that made them soar in the first place.  Tiger, on the other hand, is the rare one who can usually have tunnel vision no matter the outside forces.

This is not a slap at Rory, but a realistic look at someone who is seems much more human when he's not wielding a golf club. 

When Tiger burst on the scene, he simply said, "Hello, world."  This comment seemed a lighthearted way to introduce himself, but I think it went much ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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