Rory McIlroy's Best Shots on the PGA Tour
The PGA Tour has compiled the best shots of Rory McIlroy's career. No lessons here: drives, bunker shots, chips, and putts with live commentary, right up to his victories in the FedEx Cup and The Players Championship.
To be continued
What the lesson shows
This 18-minute video is a Official PGA Tour Compilation. Commentators describe Rory McIlroy as one of the best drivers in the world, and the footage confirms it: a drive of 401 yards to the green With the wind at his back, another 356-yard shot that landed near a yard, and a drive that sailed over a bunker at the 311-yard mark. We also see his second hole-in-one on the tour, on a 119-yard par 3.
We haven't forgotten about the short game: a bump-and-run shot from the rough for an eagle from 52 yards out, chips that found the hole on two consecutive holes from off the green, and wedges that bit into the sand and rolled back toward the hole. The video highlights his best moments: the 14-and-a-half-foot putt which earned him the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup—his third FedEx Cup after a six-stroke comeback—and another title at The Players. Commentators also point out its balance and tempo on a selected wedge.
The Exercise, Step by Step
- First, watch the serves: note the height of the ball and the aggressive lines he chooses.
- Watch his wedges: commentators note his perfect balance and tempo on a controlled shot.
- Pay attention to his short game choices, such as a bump-and-run shot from the rough rather than a lob shot.
- Look for conservative shots, such as a layup, to maintain full distance and maximum spin.
- Finish with the decisive putts, including the 14-and-a-half-foot putt for the FedEx Cup.
Key Takeaways
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't look for a technical lesson here: the video shows moves, without any explanation.
- Copy his aggressive shots over the bunkers without having his distance.
- To forget that his outstanding results are also based on solid short game.
Driving Range Mode
Keep it in plain sight, on the rug.
- Bump-and-run from the rough, just like on his eagle from 52 yards
- Full-length wedges to maintain spin
- Wedges held back while trying to maintain balance on the finish
Your Questions
Is this video a lesson from Rory McIlroy?
No. It's an official PGA Tour compilation of his best shots, with live commentary. Rory McIlroy doesn't explain his technique in it.
What is the most memorable drive on the compilation?
A 401-yard drive that reaches the green with a tailwind. The video also shows a 356-yard drive and another that clears a bunker located 311 yards away.
Which titles are mentioned?
The Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup, won on a 14-and-a-half-foot putt; a third FedEx Cup title after a six-stroke comeback; and a victory at The Players Championship.
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