Golfing world divided by news of McIlroy firing his caddie
With news of Rory McIlroy firing his caddie JP Fitzgerald breaking on Monday, social media went into its, well, usual state of meltdown.
This is how the golf world reacted…
People need to remember that pairs like Phil/Bones & Tiger/Stevie are exception rather than the rule. Most tour pros change every few yrs
— Gary Lee (@barrel2000) July 31, 2017
What’s that you say….Rory McIlroy has split with his caddie…..better dust off the gear for when he calls ?? pic.twitter.com/GYqANDTjFv
— John Bradley (@JBcommentator) July 31, 2017
Dear JP, my upcoming schedule is British Par 3, Denmark, Czech. If you fancy it, let me know. (Have to go via Copenhagen to get to Aalborg)
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) July 31, 2017
Mcilroy looking for new caddy is like when brad pitt becomes single. Everyone holding on to their wives for dear life!Please don’t pick mine
— Brian Mcfadden (@BrianMcFadden) July 31, 2017
“You’re Rory McIlroy. What the f**k are you doing?” Wonder if caddie JP Fitzgerald regrets his wake up call at the Open.
— Paul Mahoney (@paulmahoneygolf) July 31, 2017
Rory McIlroy has ‘sacked’ JP Fitzgerald. Always thought McIlroy isn’t as good as people think he is. 4 majors in 9 years, too inconsistent
— Dan Sheldon (@DanSheldonSport) July 31, 2017
JP Fitzgerald might be entering this now? https://t.co/PYhLGOyyN3
— James Gray (@jamestingray) July 31, 2017
And here is how YOU reacted when NCG tweeted the news on Monday morning…
If its true after the years they have had id say it was more respectful than headline suggests .. Stick bones on the bag for rest of season
— Bill Martin (@billmartin41) July 31, 2017
If true Rory obviously didn’t like the little chat jp supposedly had with him during the first round of the open time Rory grew up..
— Derek Campion (@DerekCampion) July 31, 2017
Me thinks Rory has a wee bit of an attitude problem. But, he’s the boss and can pick another bagman. Good luck.
— John Haynes (@jghaynes) July 31, 2017
Should have sacked him years ago #jogonjp
— Will Mackie (@ScratchMakPlus2) July 31, 2017
Bones is available bet he gets him on the bag could be a good partnership look what he done with Phil.
— Marcus McDonnell (@BoxRef) July 31, 2017
Fragile ego, that’ll teach him
— Lawrence Jones (@DrLawrenceJones) July 31, 2017
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Matthew Beedle
Matthew has been playing golf since he was around 13 and took up the game at a local nine-hole municipal course with his friends before joining Pontefract & District Golf Club just over the hedge.
Still a member of Pontefract with a handicap of 3, he currently sits on the board of directors to help with digital and marketing initiatives in order to improve membership and visitor income.
Matthew graduated university with a First Class in Sports Journalism from Leeds Trinity University and has been working in the golf industry since graduating.
NCG’s social media & marketing manager, Matthew’s main job role is to increase website traffic to the National Club Golfer website via our email and social media channels as well as driving entries to grow our NCG Top 100s Tour events amongst other tasks.
Not one to change his equipment too often, Matthew currently plays the TaylorMade M2 driver which has lasted the test of time in his bag. Elsewhere, you’ll find him using the TaylorMade Stealth 2 three-wood with a Ping G425 Crossover 2-iron to aid his long game.
Through his 4-iron to Gap Wedge, Matthew uses the Ping i500 irons accompanied by Ping’s Glide 3.0 56-degree and 60-degree wedges.
Another club that has stood the test of time in his bag is a Nike Method Core MC-3i putter which has had to have the SuperStroke grip changed at least three times. Ball of choice is the Titleist ProV1.