Rory McIlroy’s hilarious comparison at Canadian Open to TPC Scottsdale

Rory McIlroy has performed in some nice environments all through his PGA Tour profession, however this week on the RBC Canadian Open must be up there. The 14th gap at Oakdale Golf and Nation Membership is named “The Rink,” and it rivals a few of the greatest scenes in golf.

On the tee field, three of the 4 sides of it are lined with followers behind closed railings. They chant, beat on the aspect boards, and are the rowdiest bunch on the course. These followers get there early and keep.

If a participant hits a poor shot, they may boo, but when the golfer hits an incredible shot, cheers could be heard in the USA. Sound acquainted — it barely mimics the sixteenth Stadium gap at TPC Scottsdale for the Waste Administration Phoenix Open. McIlroy says there is a distinction, although.

“The one factor Harry (Diamond) stated to me strolling up 14 — he stated, ‘Thank God that the folks in Phoenix aren’t this near the tee field as they’re right here,'” McIlroy stated after his third spherical. “So there’s simply the correct amount of individuals for a way shut they’re. However, yeah, it is loads of enjoyable, it creates an incredible ambiance and enjoyable to be part of.”

In Arizona, the followers are up in stadium seats, however in Canada, they’re just some ft from the gamers. Whereas bringing comparable crowds, having followers proper on high of you has to provide the gamers a jolt of adrenaline.

The crowds have been deafening as he approached the tee field, however as soon as he addressed his ball, they rapidly went silent to provide him respect. As quickly as he hit, although, the cheers doubled to indicate the back-to-back champion of the RBC Canadian Open some love.

The “We would like Rory” and “Rory, Rory, Rory” chants from “The Rink” on Saturday painted fairly the atmosphere that solely a Ryder Cup or Arizona ambiance might match. It’s unmistakable; the Canadians love the Northern Irishman.