Day One! Rory Already Defies Team Europe Dress Code

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Everyone else got the message on team shoes but as Tweeter Alliss noticed, Rory McIlroy has already deviated from the playbook in what can only be a sign that the World No. 1 intends to steadfastly defy captain Paul McGinley at every opportunity.

Or something like that.

Meanwhile, the bold sports coats would seem to back up Gary Evans’ assertion that we could be in for some stellar fashion “faux pars” this week.

The crocodile skin motif for Team Europe’s golf bags and head covers won’t be winning any awards from PETA.

Tweeter Alliss with the team photo and Rory's navy high-tops.

 

Deja Vu All Over Again Files: Rory 4-Putts Again, Same Hole

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I was pretty sure Caroline karma got him Saturday at Cherry Hills in the BMW, but she was busy Sunday playing the US Open and couldn't channel any negativity, so this one is all the Golf Gods. Oh, and of course, the intensity of playoff pressure.

Luke Kerr-Dineen with the side-by-sides of the two four putts.

And Sunday's where he had to make a decent-sized putt just to secure the fourth jab.

Video: Rory's Up-And-Down At "Extremely Fun" Cherry Hills

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It was a lively Thursday at Cherry Hills in part because of the huge galleries and as expected, the old Flynn design still brings out some artistry even if it has to be bathed in too much rough because the ball goes too far. A little firmness went a long way, Steve DiMeglio wrote in his game story.

Though as Gary Woodland pointed out, the firmness rewarded those who would drive it long and accurately, and Phil Mickelson called it extremely fun to play. Randall Mell with both of those reports. Oh and on Phil's return to Cherry Hills for the first time since his U.S. Amateur win, Doug Ferguson filed a fun story on an encounter Phil enjoyed this week.

The first was driveable as expected and Golf Central covered the antics.

And there was this stellar recovery from Rory: