Rory McIlroy now faces accusations of getting an unfair benefit over the Masters subject at Augusta Nationwide after taking part in loads of rounds there because the champion
Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose are two Augusta Nationwide veterans, with 39 mixed Masters begins (Picture: Getty)
Michael Kim believes Rory McIlroy practising at Augusta Nationwide earlier than profitable the Masters was irrelevant to the result. The back-to-back champion faces accusations of benefiting from having an unfair benefit after taking part in a number of observe rounds earlier than the match started.
Kim, 32, was one among 91 gamers on this yr’s subject, lacking the lower after ending eight-over par by means of Thursday and Friday’s play. Nonetheless, the one-time PGA Tour winner believes course data solely will get you thus far, and famous that Justin Rose has much more Augusta expertise than McIlroy.
In a submit on X, responding to the ESPN speak present First Take in regards to the champion having an unfair benefit, Kim stated: “Sure, there are a selection of rounds that ANGC [Augusta National Golf Club] will say no to for me to go on my own and play on my own.
“That quantity is prob slightly decrease for me than a man like Rory. If you happen to discover a member to host you each time, there is not any restrict.
“I had loads of probabilities to go to ANGC myself if I wished to, however I did not go. Higher use of my time practising at residence or wherever I’m to get my recreation in higher form for my subsequent match.
“Course data solely will get you thus far. Loads of golfers have much more expertise at Augusta than Rory, like Justin Rose.” The latter made his twenty first Masters begin this yr, three greater than McIlroy.
Kim replied: “Really, Ron, I can afford it, it is simply not financially good to try this. There’s loads of flights going to Augusta from wherever else within the US.”
In a separate submit, sharing his ideas from the Masters, Kim stated: “The course actually does really feel prefer it suits Rory so nicely. His excessive bombs off the tee and total recreation let him discover a lot simpler birdies and eagles than many of the subject. He has a consolation now round this place that guys like Tiger [Woods], Jack [Nicklaus], and Phil [Mickelson] had. He might need 4 or 5 by the tip of his profession.”
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