A good insight into Rory McIlroy’s mental game from his comments at the end of the third day in Dubai. He had just completed the 10th hole in his third round [play was suspended for bad light] and had a 2-shot lead over the field.
“It would be absolutely fantastic to win here. At the moment I am just thinking about hitting the 11th tee-shot. That’s all I can do.”
and on being compared to Tiger Woods:
“I just want to try to keep getting better and concentrate on this week and take one week at a time. You know, if I can just keep doing what I’m doing, playing well, hopefully a few years down the line I might be able to compete with him.”
Extended interview here.
Update: I’m impressed with the way he realises/ acknowledges his position in the tournament and [the key point] he also knows that the only thing he can effect is his next shot. You get the sense when you hear Rory talk that he thinks in ‘plain and simple’ terms. He doesn’t over complicate things. He knows the ‘importance’ of what he’s doing yet doesn’t dwell on the end game / result only on what’s coming up next.
What is your take on his thoughts?
I’m impressed with the way he realises/ acknowledges his position in the tournament and [the key point] he also knows that the only thing he can effect is his next shot. You get the sense when you hear Rory talk that he thinks in ‘plain and simple’ terms. He doesn’t over complicate things. He knows the ‘importance’ of what he’s doing yet doesn’t dwell on the end game / result only on what’s coming up next.