HE MISSED IT! 2 Feet, 6 Inches - Rory McIlroy Falls Short at 2024 U.S. Open | The First Cut Podcast

The First Cut Crew discusses Rory's two and a half foot par putt on the 16th hole at the 2024 U.S. Open.
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[@ericusdaniel7890]

Rory is the real winner .he did not fall for the moneydevil .he at least stay true to the hand who fed him all the years.respect .he don.t need to be ashame of himself

[@6fucyoutube]

He's a sad little man....choker.

[@johnfinnerty4243]

It's psychological with Rory. It has to be! Unbelievable!

[@johnfdonovan]

Even Rory made those putts from 2.5 ft. all week . he lacked the killer instinct.. and choked, there is no other way to say it TBH.. lets see if he can rebound at the Open Championship// but I am not holding my breath..I really think he needs a new caddy, someone who can tallk him out of a 7 iron for a 9 iron on that par 3 he hit his first bad play on the back 9

[@JM-qn3tf]

Now you’re blaming the caddie 🙄

[@NoMoreTalkingg]

He gets too conscious and nervous. You can tell he feels the pressure which I don’t understand how you can still feel that much pressure when you’re that caliber of a made man.

[@patwaddington]

On the 18th when he didn’t take a few practice putts I knew he was gonna miss it

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

Nerves seem to hit him on shorter putts in majors.

[@kevindaniels9943]

If he makes those two it doesn't matter what Bryson does period and I was rooting for Bryson but he's beat if he makes two two footers

[@FREEDOM195844]

I told my wife Rory can't putt and then he drains three long birdie's. But then he gas trucked the tournament. Simply put a huge disaster that could define his career moving forward!

[@threeofive9401]

It sure looks like a choke job, two missed short putts in crucial situations. They may not have been choke-misses. He may have missed them if they were meaningless putts to secure 35th position. But the putts looked chokeish. On a different matter, it isn't coincidence that the longest hitters in the tournament finished #1 and #2. Personally, I see that as a little bit of a problem.

[@frankkorfanta6623]

The missed putt by Doug Sauders in the British Open in 1970(?) is a textbook miss. There's only one video out there that I've seen that shows the full sequence of this missed putt. Sanders had lined up his putt, addressed the ball...but before pulling the trigger something catches his eye and he steps out of his stance to pick up a small rock or whatever on his line. But then he just addresses the ball without lining up his putt again from behind the ball. He can see that his feet are not exactly in the same place as before. It's as if his brain realizes he's not aligned correctly and his body tries to adjust for that. That explains his strange follow through because he knew he funked up. Lesson here is: ALWAYS go through your shot routine even if it's only a 2 1/2 foot putt!

[@matt79hz]

A little Greg Norman-esque

[@frankkorfanta6623]

Yup...everyody's mind and body react differently under stress. Bryson wasn't hitting any fairways hardly on Sunday whereas he was striping his drives on Saturday. I think that was nerves, but Bryson got A LOT of lucky breaks in the wire grass always landing on a little patch of open dirt/sand without anything in front of his ball!

[@AttRandyReynolds]

I'm a guy who played competitive basketball all the way through my 20s. I consider a foul shot at the end of a game to be similar in pressure to a crucial late round short putt in golf. I actually did not like to be put in that position. The expectation is that it should be converted. So, in a sense, it is a no-win position to be in. On the other hand, I did not mind taking a crucial outside shot during game play. It seemed to put far less pressure on the psyche.

[@antap]

496 from 496 from 3 feet this year the boys State... Rory on 16 hit through this 4footer too firm (misses high) and he missed on 18 low (L to R putt). So, the 2.5 putt on 18... the scene: he has an enormous amount of tension and adrenalin flowing as everyone would have. The putt was very fast left to right, it was not a simple straight, r to l or uphill. His issue was he chose or just hit it at a slow speed therby increasing the break to baby the putt. He didn't chose to rap it in. Like Greg D said, he hit up on the putt too much as the stroke was "interrupted". If he starts it on the left lip and hits it firm the putter face will open slightly going back and close on downswing; this bolder speed would go 4 to 5 feet pass if it misses (super fast putt), If he executes the firm ball speed it doesnt miss (but can't hit to firm through the break). If a firm yet middling pace is selected what is required is courage to commit to this speed. Secondly, Rory putts over a spot in front of the ball on his line and then lets the ball break in. The problem with this is when there is mass tension and you get too focused on one spot you lose the feel for the whole putt 2.5 foot putt...He may have rolled that putt over his spot but because he babied the putt the ball takes a lot of break and misses. What speed and line do you want? (Your INTENTION), step up and "putt your intention" like there are no consequences. That is the only choice.

[@HockeyDudeJames2]

16 was all nerves. He had a weird nervous tick on the last few holes. Before teeing off,he would blow air on his right hand. I'm not sure that I have seen him do that before.

[@maxholliday6851]

I noticed that, I thought maybe trying to dry sweat in-between the folds in the fingers/palm? Was a little odd

[@qm9262]

I feel like 18 was nerves and 16 was pace. He even put his hand up like “ok slow down now” after he missed

[@1ifbyland2ifbysea]

Only people wanting rory to win was usga. They watered down greens to slow them down and still nobody could catch bryson. Karma usga.

[@Dave_Gooner1690]

I support Rory mcilroy cause I’m from Northern Ireland and can tell you it’s not easy

[@peterhammer6915]

In our country (Finland) EVERYBODY wanted Rory to win. Everybody. And I would say it's like that in almost all of Europe. The americans have shown to be such douchebags in the Ryder Cup, nobody is cheering for them. I like Bryson though, watch his channel regularly and seems to be a good guy. If he just wouldn't play Liv, I could cheer 100% for him.

[@AttRandyReynolds]

At the beginning of the tournament, Bryson was about my 50th choice. At the end of the tournament, going down the stretch, I was pulling for Rory. I can't give you a reason for any of those preferences. Size of golfer? How often he smiles? Type of hat worn? Who knows.

[@stanleyhasting6047]

Slippery downhill putrs like the one on 18 are unpredictable sometimes. He did the best he could do.

[@dgmessenger]

Agree. His mistake was hitting that pitch above the hole on 18. Had to be below the hole at all costs. Feel for my boy Rory

[@6fucyoutube]

​@@dgmessengerhe got beaten

[@johnr9528]

Reminded me of Scott Hoch when he gave the Masters Tournament to Faldo in a playoff on a similar putt; difference being I was rooting for Hoch.

[@vambo13257]

2 things are certain in life, taxes and Rory choking

[@davidi7441]

Rory is human, playing under pressure is not like playing your home course for a beer

[@klove5765]

Talking about "CHOKING IT AWAY"

[@john69294]

Another big pay cheque for Rory, roll on the British Open and big congrats to Bryson, a worthy winner and trailblazer.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Brandels worst nightmare

[@mikeoxhertz526]

First off McIlroy left himself with a downhill Slider it was not a great chip. Second DeChambeau barely missed birdie putts on 16 & 17 and had his own yip on 15 with a missed 4 footer. McIlroy blew 15 when he landed Past the flag DeChambeau landed hole high but 3 putted his lag wasn’t very good. but he lost concentration and put too much speed and pulled the par put. This is why McIlroy lost 2/9 sand saves. DeChambeau was much better 5/9

[@mikeoxhertz526]

Correction he pushed his par putt

[@JayRiemenschneider]

Well as putting goes, if anybody should feel aggrieved with themselves it's Cantlay. Miles better than both of them Sunday and lost more shots putting than Rory

[@markanderson8006]

I’m not surprised. Rory is my favourite golfer but he bottled it. No other words for it. Under pressure he just forgot to do what Faxon and Rotella have been teaching him. He’ll never get over this. Rory will never win another major period it pains me to say it. BDC ranked 10 in the world.

[@mcvicarross7]

I've bn saying it for yrs that it's the putts inside 10/12ft that Rory struggles with, that sort of range that they're not gimmes but the World's best putters hole more than their fair share but those 2 putts last nite! One a 2 1/2 footer & one from inside of 4ft those are unforgivable at any level let alone a major championship!

[@petesmith643]

Choker😂 And I called it when he was up 2 shots

[@RG-ja34sep]

Do these three guys even know how to play golf? Rory is a full blown choker!!!

[@georgewalker03]

Hi. I think they play golf because one is wearing a FJ Golf Shirt. lol. Those three omegos no nothing about golf. Just listen to them. They are talking but nothing is coming out

[@Teddyballgame13]

Doug Sanders

[@briantulloch7222]

Did you see that putt, he aimed and struck it left of cup, borrow and strong grain, the ball veered violently right, give him a break!! it wasn’t that bad,

[@6fucyoutube]

2feet 6in...not bad?? Worst of the worst😅

[@loganwilmoth4702]

I feel bad for Rory because everyone going hold him on that day for his miss put and reporters going just folk too ask him his mentality going be different for the open.

[@fantasyguru26]

I don't feel bad for him, he's an ass. Not to mention that he's already made $7.7 million in winnings this season plus millions more in endorsements.

[@peterhammer6915]

@@fantasyguru26 an ass? Koepka, Bryson and all those other us players playing Liv are asses.

[@Colin_Power]

The driver on the short par 4 was a ridiculous call, easy 3 wood all day for him. Again it's on the caddy to intervene.

[@JJG86]

I think he did that on purpose, to bang it off the stands and get a free drop.

[@dgmessenger]

Not a laughing matter. Too much pressure on the hood shoulders. Feel awful for the dude. Absolutely crushing for him. Pray he recovers from this and gets it done

[@scottschoppert9149]

Funny thing is my nephew without arms or legs could make this putt 5 out of 10 times. I feel horrible for Rory but he choked

[@kevindaniels9943]

As far as Bryson hits his irons why wouldn't he get out and iron on 18 put it in play then hit another one on I don't get it

[@JJG86]

I was thinking the same thing. He hit his rescue club about 320 yards on that short par four. Why not do that on 18 and leave him 150 yards in.

[@jaychu3850]

Look at these clowns …it was just a 3 footer…had some movement to it.

[@kevindaniels9943]

Hale Irwin missed totally wiffed on a one footer and lost a major

[@jacquessowhat3680]

Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy

[@anthonyviardo1446]

if only he could transfer his anger in the parking lot (when he peeled out) to the putting green (inside 3 feet), he'd be better off--better to be angry in a critical moment than worried, scared and insecure)

[@Mr.IndeedYouAre]

These guys talking ever played professional golf before?

[@markjuriansz1251]

Trash comedy by unqualified, unprofessional imbeciles.

[@quantumpotential7639]

They're all proven Champions 🏆 with a deep soul for the game. They are exempt to play in all the majors but choose to do youtube instead which is where all of the top influences are. Right here. Probably making 12 x what Rory makes. They probably play on Mondays, which is usually caddy day. So they play then in big money private matches that go to 9 figures. High rollers I'm told.

[@peterhammer6915]

@@quantumpotential7639 🤣🤣

[@seankennedy152]

No but amateurs make that putt 95 percent

[@peterhammer6915]

@@seankennedy152 no they wont. A 20hcp misses at least 1/3 of that put. It was downhill with a reasonable break. I would say pros make that putt 97/100.

[@HowdyDo2]

On his last putt, you can see that the ball hit something and it sent it off course.

[@JJG86]

😂😂😂🤡🤡🤡

[@davidi7441]

Yeah it it the top of the putter

[@HowdyDo2]

@@davidi7441 No. Use your eyes. It was after he hit the ball. Very easy to see.

[@HowdyDo2]

@@JJG86 Take a look and see. Very easy to see it.

[@JJG86]

@@HowdyDo2 Only you fan boys see it.

[@thangnguyen-iy4xf]

good, so many people rooting against him and rightfully so, great golfer, bad activist

[@Paul-gw6ow]

SCOTT HOCH LOST THE MASTER

[@teressaabbott855]

He's a snowflake😂😂😂

[@DPK12]

This popped up but after listening to you I have no respect for any of you. . Good luck with your journalist jobs

[@johnrion3232]

Imagine failing at your job and still make half a million

[@all0utmetal735]

Rory made 2.3 mil…. And he’s still acting like a child about it.

[@josepradafilms]

Choky McIlroy.

[@jackiwannapaint]

The dreaded C-word strikes again. Yikes!

[@sengtheking]

Based on the scores at the beginning of the round, it's not that Rory gave it away. It's that Bryson just gave Rory a chance to beat him but couldn't. Bryson was 3 shot ahead to begin with. If anything, it's Bryson giving Rory a chance to catch up to him all game and Rory failed. Not the other way around people.

[@JJG86]

Your boyfriend Rory thanks you for the support.

[@peterhammer6915]

I agree 100 per cent sengtheking.

[@dgmessenger]

That's exactly the case. I hear people keep saying that Rory gave that tournament to Bryson. Bryson open the door for Rory and Rory tripped. That's all.

[@JJG86]

@@dgmessenger You Rory apologists are laughable. He missed a 2 foot putt and a 3 foot putt at the end of the round. That is officially a choke job.

[@sengtheking]

@@JJG86 I know it's hard for Rory's fans to watch him failed but Bryson is repsonsible for gifting Rory to chances and made it a very entertainment final even for the golf fans. Rightful winner won.

[@really__886]

Retief Goosen

[@scottw550]

I always knew that Rory McIlroy was Short, but not 2 Feet, 6 Inches. Poor Guy.