Rory Land
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Rory Land
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Narrated by:
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Brandon Pollock
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By:
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Timothy M. Gay
About this listen
Timothy M. Gay writes that four-time major champion Rory McIlroy is "golf's ageless Opie Taylor," a superstar whose charm transcends national boundaries and enlivens the game. His swing is so powerful that Tiger Woods is teaching his own son to mimic Rory's action.
But a charismatic persona and a pretty swing don't translate into winning championships. Rory has failed to win another major and fallen short of achieving the career Grand Slam.
He's become a lightning rod, getting into a smackdown at the '23 Ryder Cup and, after his betrayal by PGA Tour brass, causing confusion by going from an impassioned opponent of a deal with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf to an outspoken proponent.
McIlroy is from Northern Ireland, a geopolitical anomaly where religion and patriotism have been used as bloody cudgels. Both sides of his family were battered by the North's sectarian Troubles.
Rory is a man essentially without a country, which might explain why he's become so obsessed with the Ryder Cup. Gay argues that McIlroy has invented his own fiefdom, which the author has dubbed "RORY LAND."
Rory Land tells the saga of a compassionate superstar living in a world where "money has no conscience."
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However, the primary reason for this two-star rating lies squarely with the narration of the audiobook. As an Audible edition focused on a prominent Irish figure, the choice of an American narrator proves to be a significant misstep. The consistent mispronunciation of Irish place names – names that are likely familiar to many listeners – is jarring and, frankly, quite distracting. One would expect a greater level of care and research to ensure accurate pronunciation, especially for a biographical work so closely tied to a specific geographic location and cultural identity. This lack of attention to detail significantly detracts from the listening experience and ultimately undermines the book's potential.
In conclusion, while "Rory Land" provides a basic summary of Rory McIlroy's golfing achievements, the lack of new information coupled with a narratorial performance that struggles with fundamental pronunciations makes this Audible edition a disappointing experience. Listeners seeking deeper insights or an engaging auditory journey may be better served elsewhere.
A missed opportunity.
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