Rory McIlroy shot a 10-under 62 on Sunday en route to capturing the the Quail Hollow Championship. Rory is the ripe ole’ age of 20. He became the youngest player to win a PGA Tour event since Tiger Woods in 1996.

Meanwhile, halfway around the world, Ryo Ishikawa shot a record 58 on Sunday to win the The Crowns Championship in Japan. This is his seventh Japan Tour win. By the way, he is 18.

In my opinion, this is what golf needs.  We need Rory, Ryo and the Anthony Kims of the world to step up and start winning tournaments like this.  All three have a certain sense of flair like one Tiger Woods.  And let’s face it, we need a little flair to drive us to the TV sets and watch golf.  No offense against the Steve Strickers or the Lucas Golvers of golf.  They just don’t do it for me like these other guys.  Would you rather be watching a 20 year old kid who looks 13 with black curly hair hanging out of his cap who stands all of maybe 5′ 9″ who also has energy and enthusiasm?  Or would you rather watch Stricker, Glover, Weir, etc.?  I know the answer for me. Go young guys!!!!

Posted by Rod Snyder