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DORAL, FL – MARCH 05: Adam Scott of Australia and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smile and share a laugh while walking to the second hole green during the third round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at Blue Monster, Trump National Doral, on March 5, 2016 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
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DORAL, FL – MARCH 05: Adam Scott of Australia and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smile and share a laugh while walking to the second hole green during the third round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at Blue Monster, Trump National Doral, on March 5, 2016 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
It is said that Golf coaches take inspiration from Adam Scott’s swing to teach their students. On the other hand, Rory McIlroy has also one of the best swings in the world. However, what do they think about each other?
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A new Twitter post from CBS Sport’s Kyle Porter revealed what the golfers think about each other’s swings.
Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy feel the same way about each other as the rest of us feel about both of them. pic.twitter.com/dE79aG8Ybj
— Kyle Porter (@KylePorterCBS) March 3, 2022
The post contained screenshots from interviews with both Adam and Rory, where they praised each other. “He’s a guy I can watch play and get positive swing thoughts for myself,” said Scott in an interview about the Irishman. “I love watching him swing a golf club. I think almost everyone in the world would say that.”
What does Rory McIlroy think about Adam Scott’s swings?
The Australian golfer is widely known for his smooth swing. According to David Leadbetter, a Golf Digest Teaching Professional, Scott has the most desirable swings among the PGA Tour players. “When his body finishes, his club finishes,” he said.
Rory, too, thinks similarly of Adam. “Yeah, anyone could watch Adam Scott swing all day long,” said McIlroy. “He’s got a nice rhythm.”
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The golfers were talking about each other after the first day of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. They were grouped together for the first round of the tournament.
The 2022 Arnold Palmer Invitational
As usual, the Bay Hills Golf Club hosts this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. After the first day, McIlroy leads the board with his 7-under 65; it is his lowest start ever at the Bay Hill. The golfer presented a show for his audience as he shot three birdies and a 40-foot eagle.
Scott also had a decent start at the Bay Hill as he scored a 4-under 68 in the first round. Billy Horschel, Beau Hossler, and J. J. Spaun currently holds the second position at the event with two shots behind McIlroy.
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Bryson DeChambeau had won the 2021 edition of the Arnold Palmer Invitational. However, the defending champion could not participate in the event due to his injury. Bryson himself shared this unfortunate news with his fans through social media.
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