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A consumer chimed in on platform X, venting: “Found it very strange last night that Paul McGinley spoke about Rory dividing opinion and that he is not everyone’s cup of tea. He is everyone’s cup of tea and is massively popular. Bizarre comment straight after Rory completes the grand slam.”

Another commenter was fast to concur, stating with consternation: “What the hell is Paul McGinley talking about? He starts his analysis by saying Rory isn’t everyone’s cup of tea? Bizarre chat after what we’ve just witnessed.”

Adding to the voices, one other fan expressed confusion: “I don’t know what’s eating at Paul McGinley. His comments were odd, to say the least.”

Questions continued as one other particular person sought clarification: “Any idea why Paul McGinley spoke so oddly in the wake of an astonishing achievement by an Irish golfer?”

Amid the criticism of McGinley’s method, he however did disclose his respect for McIlroy’s resilience over his profession, acknowledging the challenges the golfer has confronted within the years since his previous main victory.

“It is good for the game to have another Grand Slam champion, but there is also the human element of resilience and bouncing back,” McGinley said after his initial comment. “He has been battered at times in the last 11 years, letting opportunities slip, and today was a microcosm of those last 11 years, falling down and getting back up, falling down and getting back up. He did it four times today, and that takes so much energy, so I am full of admiration for him for showing so much strength. That human story.”

Also within the studio was English golf legend Laura Davies, who echoed McGinley’s sentiments about McIlroy’s spectacular efficiency. “He might win five or six more majors now as he will never feel pressure like that again, trying to get the Grand Slam,” added Davies. “He came through and won. It was one of the most amazing sporting moments I have witnessed.”

Renowned coach Butch Harmon, who guided Tiger Woods from 1993 to 2004, was equally impressed with McIlroy’s resilience. “He was like a gladiator in the way he came back,” concluded Harmon. “Did he quit? No. Did he hang his head? No. Did he feel sorry for himself? No. Now he has a Green Jacket.”