Rory McIlroy vs Denny McCarthy Highlights | 2023 WGC - Dell Technologies Match Play

Rory McIlroy came from behind to beat Denny McCarthy 2UP, including an amazing finale at the 18th hole in Austin, Texas.
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Scottie Scheffler returns to Austin Country Club to defend his title at the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play. By doing so, he would become the first person since Tiger Woods in 2004 to do so. The event will see 64 players, split into 16 groups of four compete in a round-robin format. After this, the player with the most points advances to single elimination play. Eight out of nine of the top players in the world with Ryder Cup teammates Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy both teeing it up in Texas. The Spaniard has been grouped with Rickie Fowler who, despite not winning on tour in over four years could prove a formidable opponent, having made the cut in every PGA TOUR event in 2023. McIlroy won the event in 2015 in which was the last WGC Match Play before it moved from Harding Park, California to Austin, Texas. Other notable names to look out for include 2021 winner Billy Horschel, two-time winner Jason Day and World No. 9 Viktor Hovland.
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[@57JimboSlice]

That last tee shot was ridiculous even by Rory standards

[@-Thunder]

188mph ball speed. That's just ridiculous.

[@arthurmesa3320]

I wish I could have that ball speed.

[@golfbbqandwatches]

Just a lazy 349 yard carry 😮. He smoked that one

[@tonythaiger93]

time to make ball travel less.

[@jordancalanchini3496]

@@-Thunder with a shortened shaft too hahaha

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

The final tee shot 349 carry when the tour average is around 280!!! Not only is that an incredible stat but to be able to pull that shot off on the final hole where he needed to at worst tie the hole. The balance and poise to hold his follow through with so much club head speed ..... Fabulous.

[@Chilliconcarnage]

That drive was so powerful and he's so well balanced. Unbelievable.

[@cyberslim7955]

The amount of confidence it takes to produce so much power perfect in balance, unreal!

[@Joel-yr2cu]

All cause of that fargiveness

[@calebvinson7159]

That tee shot was top 3 greatest shots I’ve ever seen

[@JonJohnsonson]

what are the other two?

[@gnarlymcgnarlson6952]

@@JonJohnsonson Look up Dustin Johnson near Ace on par 4. Also Bubba Watson has some pretty amazing shots too

[@lochnessjohnster7206]

The other 12 are tiger woods

[@pes8648]

DJ drive in the WGC I believe 345 over water in the playoff comes to mind

[@louisolivierfortin]

@@JonJohnsonson Tiger's chip shot on 16th at the 2005 Masters. Certainly one of the two

[@dgchotboyz2266]

This was a very good match! Rors is just an amazing player.

[@MrPartytim31]

Thank you for bringing us Rory's drives. I really appreciate this

[@SamPandiangan]

What a drive! Congratulations, Rory!

[@FF04RDF]

Absolutely smashed that drive on 18. Incredible mix of power, rhythm and balance. Amazing !

[@user-bt3iz7vi7q]

Best drive in any match play, well done Rory! 👍💪👏👏

[@fairway_goat]

Grateful for A+ game displays next level coverage

[@huberthanks3007]

That shot will boost Rorys confidence for years to come. Brilliant.

[@lawrencesargant1669]

Amazing what he can do when he’s on his game👍

[@christ9376]

Excellent golf and an excellent amount of coverage.

[@TheHalo14aus]

How good is matchplay!

[@alancarlyon3928]

He is the one to beat, Rory is having his best season and may it continue!

[@markmw123]

Helluva drive !!! 👏👏👏

[@paulorquiza104]

That bomb on 18th was fantastic.

[@romain8628]

Best drive of the history of the game is Dustin at Kapalua 🤤 and then there is Rory's drive 😳

[@mathieugagnon3230]

One of my favorite tournament of the year. I would love to play a round there one day, but I know it's unlikely. You can't just throw a bunch of cash to secure a round there.

[@Vondestylez]

Wow Rory😮

[@neilworsfold5768]

Based on the highlights they showed, it was hard to tell if there actually was another player other than Rory in the match

[@joshackerley4622]

The most impressive shot for me was that wedge into 15 under pressure from McCarthy. That’s the shot was ridiculous but the wedge was even better in my eyes

[@Jaffo]

Yes, the drive on 18 was amazing but how about the way he slipped that watch on and got it in shot during the interview. 😚👌

[@mikefry5704]

Class . Enjoy

[@jacobcgustafson]

Dang… new Scotty for Rory. Hopefully he can get into a groove with it at Augusta.

[@gasperstarina9837]

If that shorter shaft on driver, (did he have Vokey wedges?) and Scotty Cameron Putter works i hope he gets his green jacket this year, he deserves it like no other players. I am big Tiger fan, but Rory has to get it this years he plays some amazing golf, had problems last 2 months but if he gets it together...this putter is working for him i think

[@nedrobinson7490]

That final tee shot is one of the single greatest golf shots of all time

[@daveblood4940]

What driver is he using ?

[@phillipstewart2031]

Your highlights are so much better than pga gotta show them boys/girls/them

[@elainehoodies]

First glance thought it was rose in the thumbnail

[@picoyusukenakano7721]

最後のティーショットがヤバすぎる

[@Sx3Supreme]

why are they not posting every match like this

[@jamielangston2295]

Imagine being so good at golf that you'd pick up a 6 foot eagle putt.

[@kyucklebeans]

Its quite a fantasy. A lot of people would rather nerf the ball and watch plodding 1960s golf though.

[@perkyb1213]

I honestly think Rory is the best of all time. Tiger was the greatest scrambler, but Rory seldom needs to hit out of massive trouble.

[@TrentGolfs]

Rory let’s have a driving competition 👀

[@slickazzrider]

Misleading title, should read “Rory highlights” Denny was in it to the end how can there have only been so few highlights.

[@nicholasdemetriades9154]

Wish he putted for birdie on that long par 3.

[@andrewmccullough9334]

Taylormade's fitters deserve credit for getting McIroys driver woes sorted after him being so vocal about it. Doesn't seem like the Titleist putter served any better than the spider though

[@phileashon]

Make the same shots in The Masters. 😊

[@mizunoMP100]

Why doesn't Rory win more majors? He is such a crazy good player and really miles better than everyone else out there.

[@greatwhite3676]

Folds under pressure and is not a great putter. This is an easy course these guys tear apart.

[@mathieugagnon3230]

@@greatwhite3676 The rating/slope is 75.2/148. I would not say this is an easy course. And it's match play, the dynamic of play and risk taking is way different than stroke play.

[@shaneoballs]

7:45 / 10:38 is insane

[@TheShaunsc]

Driver looks good to me… Stealth 2+?

[@t13bkr]

All about Rory, Terrible editing! Almost didn’t know it was match play, what happened on 17…. Did they both birdie or par?

[@joncleek5406]

7:56 A pretty good lag putt from there... oh wait, that was a 370 yd drive?

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Think he likes the driver now...

[@austinholley3317]

Rory Gilmore

[@ArttillaZ]

Dj did one drive and just have a tap in

[@steveroper194]

Complaints on here from a few about the amount of Rory coverage overwhelming the vid....have to say that Rory one , so the winner usually gets the most coverage....and off you wanted to see more Denny, watch the feed of the whole match. Rory was the one hitting the bombs - one reason he got more coverage and the reason the golfing "powers" should heed they don't need to roll the ball back and lose a huge draw to the game.

[@ManeScreen.]

The last tee that's the results of lifting weights, pages from tiger

[@mcximus]

375 to 3 feet. Are you serious? Animal...Wow.

[@pauljcross2289]

and THAT is why golf's ruling bodies want to limit the ball speed....its out of control and will only get worse

[@markushayes]

@@pauljcross2289 was very fun to watch from a entertainment perspective. That’s what it’s all about.

[@mcximus]

@@pauljcross2289 agree to disagree. Athletes' now a day are strong and disciplined. Of course, they are gonna hit the ball farther. The PGA should restrict ball distance a bit. Just keep the current balls for amateurs.

[@stephennind4414]

If they restrict the golf balls as they want to, you will never see the likes of that last amazing drive again. What a stupid idea. Just amazing golf.

[@bigbertha8]

Guess the new driver is working out...

[@ScratchArkkitehti]

New Ball Max carry woudve been 317 carry. LOL ROLL IT BACK!

[@JackieMoon2012]

And they want to roll the ball back…let these elite players show what can be done!!

[@Petergalvan]

That’s God given talent right there! Makes us hackers feel like crap though. LOL

[@rolanddavid6458]

Rory won this by the skin of his teeth (and driver), didnt make a single putt. Good thing Denny didnt either or else it wouldve been a pretty strong W by the underdog. Great playing by both tho all match.

[@Mdjagg]

7:27 the only reason we're here

[@na-ponsrirawan1904]

😍👍

[@jimmyculp8756]

Yea, you crazy sobs , roll the freaking ball back, Roey will win ever other tournament, and he know this!

[@jayketoby2982]

Should of converted the eagle putt anyway

[@MatthewLoughton]

fArGiVeNesS

[@tobyrichardson1837]

OMG

[@zackeryedwards4186]

I don’t understand the roll back of the ball. People want to see great drives like this. He’s just about the only one in the field that can do this. The guy who hits it 40 yards less than Rory….will still be the guy who hits it 40 yards less than Rory with the rollback.

[@renejean2523]

Yes, you're right of course, but it wouldn't be intended as an equalizer. Nor should it. I think it's more to protect the courses and avoid building and playing on 8500 yd tracks as standard for the pros.

[@Cornwall1888]

Everyone will lose about 20 yards so it’s no big deal, he’ll still be able to carry it 320 rolling out to 355

[@Hogie336]

Rory's wedges and driver look good again. He's in the best shape for a run at a green jacket as he has been for a long time.

[@Skumtomten1]

You need to convert it to %. The shorter everyone hits, the smaller the difference between the long hitters and the short hitters it becomes in absolute numbers, not in %. At the same it, it will be more valuable to hit it further, so there won't be any changes to the advantages of hitting it far.

[@armike234]

He should be playing with the ball that cuts down yardage. Why wait. Long bombs are boring

[@pauljcross2289]

The top 64 in the world now has many unknowns....well....we all know if you add the LIV players at least 24 of this field would not be playing....

[@lukelook306]

Maybe if the ‘LIV’ guys didn’t sell their careers to Saudi Arabia they could’ve been playing in golf tournaments that actually matter.

[@shaneoballs]

prior to joining LIV (their own start dates) there were 19 LIV golfers inside the top 64, average ranking was 34. 6, of that group were 42nd or worse. Average world rank prior to LIV for the tour 104 (51 players). PGA tour doesn't miss them. Bryson, Phil, Brooks have done next to nothing on LIV. Cam won second time out and has done nothing since too. Getting lazy and lack of competition hurting

[@pauljcross2289]

That event should not be called 'world' anything.....its a bunch of US tour players only

[@shaneoballs]

@@pauljcross2289 is a WGC event so world ranking based, if you qualify as a top 64 you're in irrespective of tour?

[@pauljcross2289]

@@shaneoballs No....all LIV players are banned from playing

[@ghwtggtv1853]

We all love Rory but USGA got his accountant wrapped round their fingers

[@gself2444]

Who tf is Denny McCarthy

[@hardestworkingmaninshowbus1950]

I don't know where they get these whitebread announcer guys. They sound like they're announcing a high school basketball game. "Rory has no landing area for this pitch...this one's going to run out Fer Sherr....wait, it actually is not going to run out. ". Maybe they can find some guys who actually have played the game. Fer Sherr

[@accridelich7369]

His putter stroke won't last under pressure as he finishes too high off line. Until he finishes with the putter face 1/2 inch off the ground facing the target line on a consistent basis, he won't consistently win. He has the potential to string together many major wins. Whenever the putter face finishes high, means there was an element of off line deceleration. Whenever it finishes low & on line, that means he ROLLED the ball & imparted all the energy possible into the ball. You know it did when the end cap of the grip is directly over the putter head. Means the shaft was vertical at finish. At the height of Dave Stockton's career, he had 960 holes without a 3-putt (53 rounds of golf). He had a 3-putt on the last day against Arnold to win his second PGA championship at Southern Hills.

[@tonythaiger93]

156 yards for second shot onto par 5- time to make balls travel less. Driving par 4 375 yards. Yup BS game.

[@MariusFourie]

If you make the ball go less far, you do it for everybody anyway. I see enough golfers at the club struggle. If I watch golf on tv I want to see them make monster low scores. Not struggle like us.

[@Cornwall1888]

@@MariusFourie you think they’ll struggle hitting it 5% less, 2006 distances 😂😂

[@hittingspliffsallday]

carry is when the ball first makes contact with the ground. so on 18 it was 308 carry not 349.

[@LukeGreen12]

No it was 348 carry what are you talking about

[@deidmoose]

What are you talking about? The hole is 375, so he carried it to the front of the green which was probably around 20 yards from the pin

[@Kadin_Behr]

@@LukeGreen12 Okay so the trackman stopped at 346 for starters, but secondly he actually could be correct. If you pause when the ball hits the ground the counter is at 307-308. I think though, since the overlay showed up late on the screen it was just finishing the animation through to show the 346 carry while the ball was rolling out. Just my thought process. I could be very incorrect and if you have a different idea I'd be glad to hear it.

[@ders236]

@@Kadin_Behr yeah the trackman numbers are usually a slight delay but it was a 346-348 carry just because hole total was 375 and it rolled up around pin high

[@jamesphelan839]

So you're saying the ball rolled about 70 yds ? I don't think so.

[@oliverhowes9926]

What a tee shot and the idiots controlling this sport want these magical moments to be stopped 😢 watching golf will be worse because of it.

[@josephclites6971]

WTF!!

[@moonlightmelodrama]

Imagine if major league baseball allowed hot balls. The sport would also be ruined.

[@paulbordelon1966]

auhm

[@pauljcross2289]

Long par 5s drive- 5 iron,,,,,driving 375 yd par 4s on the fly.......thats not tradition....its BS

[@alanfinn77]

Could watch Rory play all day long!! The guy is just awesome! ⛳️🏌🏽👌

[@DrJAFox]

Rory hits the driver, wedge to a par 5, and then complains about the golf ball being rolled back. Hmm..

[@connormcintyre8859]

He didn’t complain, he thinks it’s a good idea

[@TheHalo14aus]

Pretty sure he's FOR the rollback - because he hits it so long.

[@tonythaiger93]

Need to make par 5 all over 600 yards for PGA Tour if they b**** about rolling back. Plus make par 5 green a lot smaller with rough all over to punish.

[@stevenhughes7880]

He DIDN'T complain, but why let that get in the way of things. Hmmm

[@tonymoss2484]

Roll back the ball and we miss out on watching amazing drives like that last one 🤔

[@kyucklebeans]

Anyone who wants to roll the ball back hates fun

[@renejean2523]

No. Maybe the challenge of a tougher course *is* fun to some players.

[@kyucklebeans]

@@renejean2523 It’s more fun to watch a player obliterate an obsolete course than it is to see them struggle to make par. But support the Bore-O-Ball all you like. Maybe you’re the type who sees a rich person and wants to tax them back to your level rather than aspire to get to theirs.

[@renejean2523]

@@kyucklebeans - The vast majority of folks just want to see rich people taxed fairly. No one is advocating for Communism. And most golfers enjoy watching a score of par being a good round just as compelling as a birdie-fest.

[@kyucklebeans]

@@renejean2523 thanks for proving my point, Commie. It’s this Communist mindset that’s wrecking everything, from society at large to golf.

[@davidr7872]

Completely biased highlights in favor of Rory. Very short sighted to favor a player who'll win an occasional second tier PGA tournament, who cares DP tournament and zero majors the rest of his career.

[@robwilliamson6831]

Intesting how the PGA continues to denigrate past winners from the PGA tour as "has beens" Well Speith choked last week, and Rory can hardly make a putt and has looked pretty ordinary in is last 3 events. I will really being pulling for Dustin at the Masters, the only US organization with any brains to open up their tournament to the best of the best.

[@renejean2523]

Why would the PGA invite LIV players to play in their tournaments?

[@robwilliamson6831]

Because they are some of the best players in the World and it makes the PGA's number #1 standings a joke.

[@renejean2523]

@@robwilliamson6831 - They willingly left the tour to join another one with great renumeration. That's fine, but why should they take money from those that stayed on the PGA Tour? That's ridiculous. They made their choice.

[@martinkscott]

Highlights were pathetic,showed the 2 tee shots at 17 then Rory teeing off at 18,why not show the putts at 17? Not be watching your highlights again 👎🏻👎🏻

[@brianpower1305]

These highlights were absolute garbage. If you didn't know what happened in the game its just a mess.

[@prorobo]

Surprised Rory could stop whining long enough to play the round.

[@kevindick1110]

Are you suuurrrreeee you're ok with the ball rollback, Rory?

[@joheliker4643]

What the hell can players do to a guy that can drive almost 1000 ft?!!

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Pffft My delicate chip shot that I hit in the teeth flies 1000ft.....