When you come at the king, you best not miss. Brandel Chamblee’s finding that out the hard way.
During a conference call previewing the upcoming Florida Swing, Chamblee questioned whether Rory McIlroy’s workout regiment might ultimately doom him to an injury-shortened career a la Tiger Woods.
McIlroy, traveling to Los Angeles for the Northern Trust Open, caught wind of Chamblee’s comments and responded in kind.
@GolfChannel @chambleebrandel pic.twitter.com/tz7lSH7Z6k
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) February 16, 2016
Chamblee’s insinuation definitely touched a nerve with McIlroy (no pun intended, Tiger) because the current World No. 3 couldn’t seem to let the slight go and he kept firing at Chamblee on Twitter.
Re the squats it was the last set of 3×3 at 120kg(265lbs). Did 3×10 at 100kg(225lbs) before that. I’m 165lbs. I’m a golfer not body builder
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) February 17, 2016
Thank you Mr Player! Following your fine example https://t.co/yjcY7mWezw
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) February 17, 2016
Then, on Wednesday, a day removed from his Twitter barrage, McIlroy showed that the whole thing had rolled right off his back.
Just kidding, he slid in one final jab.
