dynasty? Its a little early for that, don't you think?

Tiger was an overlyhyped, Clear n Cream enhanced, FRAUD with new technology when he first came out that gave him such an unfair advantage that if they took all that away, he wouldn't have won even ONE major let alone that many titles. congrats to rory. let's wipe tiger from the record books....

It's great to be young. Greater to be talented and win against
all odds.
Rory has the makings of a great champion and he will go on
to mature and win all that have to be won in the golfworld.
However, he is still so young and can be tempted like so many
sporting greats who fell by the wayside...
But for the moment, I would like to wish him well for as long as
he can wield the golf clubs..

I wasn't too sure of how Rory would respond after his Masters performance. I believed that he might be another Sergio Garcia and that golf would have to wait even longer for another star to arrive. I guess not. McIlroy is a class act and has the kind of talent that has almost no ceiling to it. The sky is the limit for this guy and it couldn't happen to a better person. He reacted so well to the situation after the Masters and was a good guy all the way despite the blow out win this weekend. It should to be fun to see this kid perform for the next decade. Let's hope for the sake of golf that he continues it.

Great show by Rory! A real champion with nerves of steel. Looking forward to more amazing moments.

Nerves of steal? He won one major, great job on this major, but let's not jump the gun on the Dynasty talk. He needs to be consistent and not just for a short stretch. The masters Meltdown was not par for the course, but I wouldn't start writing the history books with Rory just yet.

Why these days most journalists (mostly sports journalist Imay add) can't refraint from intronizing, glorifying, iconing. Why this need to establish a single event into the new world order. Dynasty rhyms with modesty but that's is all they have in comon at least from the way these guys write their pepaers these days. Rory McElroy is no doubt a great player, but we knew he was. Can't we just admire his achievment of the week end, without making stupid projections and predictions. We are tired of this glorifying comments on the first week end of the month and destroying ones in case of an underperformance at the end of the same month.
(Sorry for typo english not my native language)

Rename the US Open to the 'Irish Open'!

Nice beginning for a nice young man. As we have learned from Tiger's experiences, talent alone does not make up the package for greatness. Rory has talent and time will tell what else will befall him.

Can't you journalists calm down?!? Dynasty? The kid won ONE Major. Yes, he's a great golfer but don't forget there are lots of other good golfers out there who will be challenging him at every tournament. My best guess is that he'll end up with 6-8 Major titles. Nicklaus is still the KING.

Seems the USA have all their eggs in one basket "Tiger Woods"

Where are the rest of his team ?.

@the whole stinkin world
Please come with some facts to back up your 'hateraid' on Tiger.
Golf is one sport where you have to have be mentally and physcially strong. what advantage did Tiger have? When he blew out his Masters of 1997 by 12 strokes, Augusta had to 'change' the course. the course is the same for every person no matter what. Tiger just dedicated himself to the sport and working out. he started playing when he was a kid...he was even great in college.

June 20th, 2011 3:34 am ET

Tiger was an overlyhyped, Clear n Cream enhanced, FRAUD with new technology when he first came out that gave him such an unfair advantage that if they took all that away, he wouldn't have won even ONE major let alone that many titles. congrats to rory. let's wipe tiger from the record books....

Have to agree with Dick. This one major is great for this young golfer. However, not even close to being a dynasty. Wishing him the very best of luck over the years and also wishing that he can keep his pants zipped and that the wheels don't fall off because of too much overhype.

I am thrilled that Mcllroy won, after his melt down at the masters, I felt his pain.
This win for him, shows what a lot of talent and a little more confidence can do for a players game. No guts, No Glory, young Mack caught a slight case or jitters at the Masters.
He conquered his jitters and he DESERVES the Glory, What a way to come back, young Mack just proved that a true champion comes in all sizes and all ages.
Congrats Little Mack, you now have the heart of a champion.
Looking forward to seeing you play again soon.

In Ireland, they are calling him the "Celtic Tiger", an apparent reference to Tiger Woods. As an American of Irish descent on both sides of my family, I hope they quit insulting the very fine lad.

Calm down, Patrick. Dont get so carried away. One swallow doesnt make a summer. So Rory wins one which is great for him, and competition per se, but that surely ought not for you to let loose with that tirade of yours re dynasty and all. Rory won one major is all. There is a long way to go for him to prove he is up there with the rest of the golfing greats. Only time will tell whether your euphoric comments have any merit. In meantime, hold your horses, sit back and watch what unfolds

Fantastic natural golf player with odes of talent, ambition and a great attitude and presence. His body language is lovely and that is what attracts so many to like him and shower those kind praises.
He is different from Tiger Woods because he does not posses that mental aggression and cultivated killer instinct .Tiger Woods used to chase leaders down relentlessly and would force opponents to break down mentally due to the pressure.
Not so with Mcllroy. He concentrates on his own game and just loves to score his eagles, birdies and pars.If an opponent is better on a given day he may not be able to do anything about it except carry on playing his own natural game.
To compare him to Tiger Woods is an injustice to both as their character, social background, upbringing and parental guidance differs completely.
Tiger Woods was a golf machine which is now under repair after 10 to 15 years of solid performance.
Mcllroy is more a classy, natural player like Seve, who will give you some fantastic victories and great, sublime golfing moments.
If he does go on to win 5, 10, 15 majors as his career ends he could be placed in that category of great golfers.
Till such time just enjoy his youth, style, charisma and the purity of his golf strokes.
Let the victories come by, if they may.
Rajgopal Soory
Bangkok

don't care golf is a very boring game

the Tiger has gone. Only the Roar-ree is left!

There is no point in speculating what Rory McIlroy might go on to achieve. The point is what he has done already. The golf writers, many of whom have followed the game for decades, are very excited because few people have managed to do what he has done by the age of 22. Their conviction for Rory's potential is reinforced by a golf swing as good as any they have seen in a generation.

capital gold

THERE IS ONLY TIGER ABD HE WHO YOU ALL WANT WILL ONLY LAST FOR A LITTLE WHILE. THE PUBLIC WANT SOMEONE TO WATCH BUT TIGER WILL BE BACK AND YOU ALL WILL BE BACK ON THE BAND WAGON..FOR TIGER WOODS . OH TIGER CHANGED GOLF THESE PEOPLE JUST PLAY REAL WELL..