[Moonman62]

The shot McILroy hit tried to hit from the bunker on 16, 195 over water

With a 6 iron. A lot of people can't hit a driver that far.

[Baynative]

Don't forget that their six irons are not like ours.

But, if I was his caddy I'd have reminded him what a great wedge player he is and urged BEGGED him to lay up to his favorite distance. Even if he didn't get up and down, he'd still have a one stroke lead. I still contend it was a dumb ass shot.