Talk:Rory McIlroy

message: --Dicdoc 22:19, 3 February 2006 (UTC)
thread_title: Prodigy

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message: Rory is of a Catholic background, so don not change it again.--78.16.176.227 (talk) 17:50, 8 April 2009 (UTC)
replies: text:  I'm not religious at all, but to say someone's religion is irrelevant is flat out stupid. There are few things that influence a person's character more than religion. This is a biography of Rory and mentioning his religion is not bold at all. It's actually quite expected. It's certainly a more vital piece of information about the man than his relationship with Caroline Wozniacki. I mean, how long do you think that relationship is going to last? Furthermore, given the context of Northern Island's history, the subject of his religion becomes even more relevant.    — Preceding unsigned comment added by TheyCallMeTheEditor (talk • contribs) 23:34, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

text: I'm an atheist, and it is of interest to me. To claim that this is not encyclopaedic information about someone from Northern Ireland seems to me to be an attempt to make Wikipedia conform to a vision of the world as it should be, rather than acknowledging the world as it actually is. And I would argue that it is relevant to his golf, because he is going to have to choose between representing Great Britain or Ireland at the Olympics.  As for the point about this issue only being covered by the press in Ireland, that is an absurd argument. Vast swathes of Wikipedia are made up of material of little interest to anyone outside the country in question. There is no policy requiting media coverage in multiple countries. Google shows that this issue is one of the most common queries about Rory, and I refuse to believe that everyone who wants to know is Irish. I for one wanted to know, and I'm not Irish. People have a reasonable expectation that the wikipedia article about a person will cover common queries about that person.  Alex Middleton (talk) 00:49, 20 May 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: How does his religion have anything to do with who he will represent in the Olympics? Tewapack (talk) 18:02, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

text: While politics and religion are important topics for the people of Northern Ireland, Wiki is a global project and a person's religion may not be of much interest to a large nubers of readers. I don't really object to there being a mention of it in the article, but let's not make too much of an issue about it. --BweeB (talk) 17:53, 12 July 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Religious background

message: Somewhere, there must be a better image than a largely-obstructed small image of his face. I tried searching Google but no available pictures were better and neither is 'Rory McIlroy Irish Golfer' from wikimedia. Hopefully one will come along. --Jpboyrox (talk) 15:45, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: I think it's a great picture.  Pictures should enhance the article, and this does.  I see enough of his face that I could ID him in the line at the grocery store, but I also see him swinging away, so I'm seeing him as a golfer.  I think it's a heck of a lot better than so many of the pictures we have taken by people who caught somebody out in public with their camera phone.  Keep it! 98.82.201.24 (talk) 17:20, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title: Better Photograph

message: Please change Rory's home town from Holywood, Southern Ireland to Holywood, NORTHERN IRELAND. Given the politicized nature of the country this is a point of fact that is important to get right.
50.98.144.9 (talk) 23:47, 19 June 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: though I take no Credit, if it was incorrect someone changed it but I can't see who, if any. "Southern" Ireland I take it you mean the republic of Ireland, and MOS states Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland are always distinguished as they are separate. --Τασουλα (Shalom!) (talk) 18:13, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from 50.98.144.9, 19 June 2011 

message: Two errors:
1). There is no such nationality as Northern Ireland. Rory Mcilroy was born in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, He identifies as either British (of which NI is a part of), or irish (which grants Irish citizienship to most people from NI,) or both (as a dual citizien). And he has identified himself as British, whether you, or the European golf tour, like it or not.
http://www.pgatour.com/2009/tournaments/r010/03/04/wednesday_transcript_mcilroy/index.html
2). You have the flag of St. George (the patron saint of England) on this site not the flag of St. Patrick. I refer you to:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Patrick's_Flag
Since 1800, this has been used to represent Ireland (all of it at one point and now just NI) on the Union Flag. Currently, NI has no official flag beyond that of the Union Flag and that is rarely used unless absolutely necessary so as not to inflame Catholics.  Flags are a big deal in NI:
http://www.pgatour.com/2009/tournaments/r010/03/04/wednesday_transcript_mcilroy/index.html
If Mcilroy had identified himself as Irish, best to leave it off. However, he identifies as British, so put the right flag up.
On a final note, When did the Eurpean golf tour become the arbiter of nationality? The flag they are using was discarded as the flag of NI in 1972, as an act of conciliation. The flag on the European tour page is so politically incorrect, it's hard to know where to begin. For many Catholics, right or not, this symbol is associated with loyalists as it depicts the "bloody hand of Ulster" superimposed over the English flag. Removing the hand makes it the flag of England alone.
This inability of some people to put aside their personal agenda is what allows detractors of Wikipedia to find proof that it is not fact based, but opinion. It does
 the whole of Wikipedia a disservice.
FatBrit (talk) 12:53, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Frankly, what you have written above is complete nonsense. McIlroy himself has waved the NI flag at events such as the Ryder Cup. Mooretwin (talk) 13:06, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Same thing, different wording (Who knows), he identifies as North Irish so that's reflected in the article. It was decided long ago NIrish/Scottish/Welsh/English are nationalities as they are respective nations. If one has a preference to British it would be reflected. --Τασουλα (Shalom!) (talk) 18:07, 20 June 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from FatBrit, 20 June 2011 

message: <!-Rory has bought a house in Carryduff, n Ireland- Begin request -->
99.29.98.63 (talk) 02:47, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. —GFOLEY FOUR— 04:16, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: It's already in the info-box that he lives there but it's not backed up by a source. --Τασουλα (Shalom!) (talk) 18:37, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from 99.29.98.63, 22 June 2011 

message: Took out this text as it is likely that he will be in an out of the No. 1 spot ans we cannot record all these changes in the lead. Let the body of the article track his rankings and record all his wins, etc. --BwB (talk) 02:05, 7 May 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Worls ranking in lead 

message: ? --Τασουλα (talk) 11:43, 20 July 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Worthy of a mention? 

message: The opening of this section has been referenced reliably and well to show McIlroy's reaction to being British/Irish. As he is from Northern Ireland he is entitled to either or both, if he chooses. The facts come from two articles, one relating to where he calls himself British http://www.pgatour.com/2009/tournaments/r010/03/04/wednesday_transcript_mcilroy/index.html "Obviously being British and playing well at the British Open, you know, there was a lot of media attention", and the other http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/11/sports/golf/northern-irelands-mcilroy-transcends-boundaries.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all to where he doesnt not wish to be drawn on the subject "Asked in an interview with the PGA Tour Web site last year whether he considered himself more British or Irish, McIlroy answered, “Pass.” " and his usage of a British passport "In the 2009 interview with London’s Daily Telegraph in which he said he would choose to play for Britain in the Olympics, McIlroy noted that he held a British passport". Murry1975 (talk) 10:01, 15 August 2012 (UTC)
replies: text: To the "new" editor (who registered in 2006 but has only just joined us), perhaps you could explain why you think this section is biased? — Jon C.ॐ 12:43, 17 August 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Personal life section 

message: Rory is a brand Ambassador for swiss timepiece maker Audemars Piguet. Just before the Ryder Cup, Audemars Piguet has released the 2nd video of their Defining Moment Series in which Rory speaks about Augusta and his win in the US Open. The video can be seen on Youtube under this address bkxq-r4_jBw. Do you think this could be added to the page ? The video is also featured on Audemars Piguet's website. Many thanks Chronocosmos (talk) 10:11, 15 October 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Can this be added to the page 

message: You have the 2011 U.S. Open and the 2012 PGA Championship listed under PGA Tour events. None of the 4 majors are PGA Tour events. I would suggest creating a new table which lists his majors wins.
X-15a2 (talk) 20:00, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: None of the four majors are run by the PGA Tour, but they are PGA Tour events, as well as European Tour events. Tewapack (talk) 03:18, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  PGA Tour\Major Wins 

message: Per Wikipedia:Bot requests/Archive 51#PGA Tour players external links, could you please change the  template from  to  on this article so the link will be correct?  Thanks!  GoingBatty (talk) 13:52, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Done --Redrose64 (talk) 14:52, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks!  GoingBatty (talk) 02:05, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request - fix PGATour player template 

message: Some edits have been made that are leaning the article incorrectly. McIlroys place of birth is Northern Ireland (people are of countries or states not geographical masses, i.e. not Ireland as this is very incorrect). His nationality is Northern Irish (WP:UKNATIONALS is a nice essay), also before someone points out he has represented Ireland- so in a sporting sense he is both- he competes in PGA as a NI player, the guideline is to list the nationality he has played under at the highest level, and that is so. And as we know (referenced in the article) he travels on a UK passport, so there is no inclination from him to garner the Irish citizenship he can if he was to choose to. Murry1975 (talk) 22:26, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: I have been observing the situation from afar. It's very unfortunate that someone just doesn't wish to try and engage in discussion before making changes that go against the established consensus for a page.--Kawaii-Soft (talk) 20:40, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
replies: text: Not only consensus on the page but convention on BLP's and ignoring the facts to suit a (ironicly) biased view. Murry1975 (talk) 20:47, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Pointy edits 

message: If the vandalism persists, would it be possible to get protection for the Rory McIlroy page? Johnsmith2116 (talk) 21:45, 31 March 2014 (UTC)
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message: The author was a bit premature 😉 24.115.171.246 (talk) 17:55, 17 July 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  2022 open 

message: Is it 38 or 47? The total by various tours is 47 Billsmith60 (talk) 00:36, 22 January 2024 (UTC)
replies: text: 38, majors and some other tournaments are co-sanctioned meaning they may count as wins on multiple tours. Jimmymci234 (talk) 07:03, 22 January 2024 (UTC)
thread_title:  Professional Wins