To say that golf has modified within the final three years could be an understatement of the adjustments which have occurred. Particularly, this sport has skilled transformation, primarily with the arrival of LIV Golf. A sport that was as soon as labeled as 'boring' has change into considerably extra fascinating for folks, particularly the youthful inhabitants.
After all, these older followers will instantly elevate their voices, reacting impulsively, emphasizing that golf should not change its kind and essence. Nonetheless, fashionable occasions have modified many sports activities, and it appears that evidently golf has come too.
Rory McIlroy was additionally closed to improvements, however his views have modified considerably within the final two years. The Northern Irishman created the TGL league, together with Tiger Woods, representing technological innovation within the sport.
Earlier than the beginning of the brand new event, Rory responded to a journalist's query: Does golf should be an leisure sport or does it should be primarily based on previous ideas?
"It's a balance," McIlroy stated, as quoted by Fresnobee.
"When we're growing up dreaming of becoming professional golfers, the last thing on our mind is being an entertainer. We're competitive, and we want to play against the best players in the world and come out on top. That in itself should be entertaining to people. But in this day and age, it's become a hobby to bash golf – is it entertaining or not?"
Rory McIlroy and U.S. Open
McIlroy had lots of spectacular performances final season, and the second when Rory misplaced the U.S. Open title, which was proper in entrance of his nostril, is unquestionably etched within the reminiscence of golf followers. The golfer from the rival Tour crushed McIlroy's desires, and influenced Rory's 'drought' on the subject of the Majors to proceed.
Nonetheless, the 35-year-old golfer emphasizes leisure issue, believing that the event met the expectations of the followers.
"I came out on the wrong side, but I would say the last round of the U.S. Open was pretty entertaining – and that was pure competitive golf," McIlroy stated.
