As I'm writing this, the WGC-HSBC Champions in China is only halfway through the second round... but Rory is still looking good. After his first round of 7-under he's picked up 2 more in 13 holes. It's not a certainty that he'll win but after his struggles this year -- or was it last year? I get confused -- he finally seems to have found something solid.
GC's broadcast team cited that Rory has a new driver and ball in play -- the ball is softer so his quick recreation is better, however he nevertheless hits the ball farther. (They failed to say, but possibly the greater spin helps him keep the ball in play with the motive force as properly.) They've additionally cited that Rory seems to have eliminated the ordinary rerouting move he had picked up over the past 12 months or so, a trade to which Rory is attributing the development. At any charge, he played properly against Tiger in their exhibition fit and now his sport appears to have traveled to the WGC.
That's correct information for Rory enthusiasts... And for Rory as nicely, I think.
But some other gamers appear to have found something as nicely. Among the gamers proper on Rory's heels, Dustin Johnson is gambling well; right now (as I'm writing this, that is) he's tied with Rory for the lead.
And just a shot in the back of them is Jordan Spieth, who located "Jonas Spieth" on his locker's nameplate. (He tweeted that he should have a new nickname in China.) But whilst the Chinese sponsors won't make certain who the locker belongs to, Jordan's recreation genuinely has no doubts. If that is any indication, Jordan may additionally get away the "sophomore jinx" that hits such a lot of young players.
Hideki Matsuyama wasn't so fortunate. He had to withdraw earlier than the second round with returned problems. I can't recall for sure however I appear to recall him having some pain at the Presidents Cup. Hopefully it won't turn out to be a continual problem.
But the large news right now is Rory's advanced form. He already holds a proportion of the route report at Sheshan International Golf Club. It'll be interesting to look if he can in the end get himself every other PGA Tour victory there as properly.
The image got here from this USATODAY article.
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