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Rory McIlroy’s march to victory at Hoylake was impressive for the overall quality of his performance. Let's take a look at the many keys that transformed Rory McIlroy into an Open Champion and delve through the GM archives for an insight into the 2014 Claret Jug winner’s game.
1. Overall Driving
For those who stand by the mantra, ‘drive for show, putt for dough’ take a look at the top of the world rankings. The two highest ranked players, Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy, are also the two best drivers in the game. On the first hole of his final round, Rory McIlroy had the confidence to pull his Callaway X2 Hot Driver and take the bunkers out of play.
As others hit taylormade sldr irons to lay up short, the 25 year-old split the fairway, smashing his drive 296-yards into the wind. An opening birdie was the result – it was a powerful statement to the rest of the field.
2. Gameplan
Rory has been criticised in the past for his course management, throwing shots away unnecessarily as other players carefully plot their way to success. But confidence is the key for McIlroy and his aggression from the tee set up birdie chances that past the rest by.
That the Northern Irishman has the guts to go for it while others are avoiding disaster offers a window into the positive mindset that was at the heart of his Hoylake success. This was an exhibition of selective aggression because McIlroy knew that to win at Hoylake he’d need to make plenty of birdie
3. Pitching and chipping
Rory McIlory has one of the most accomplished pitching and chipping game’s in world golf. Missing the 17th green in the final round, he knew an up and down would give him a crucial cushion to survive a potentially dangerous final hole. The touch he showed under the most intense Major Championship pressure was incredible.
The key to McIlroy’s short game mastery is the freedom with which he plays. Without having to think about the mechanics of the swing, McIlroy is free to focus 100% on his target and distance control. The smooth rhythm of both his chipping and pitching strokes lies at the heart of his success here. With a soft grip pressure and unhurried tempo his judgement of distance never let him down.
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