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McIlroy at the 2025 Ryder Cup
Personal information
Full name	Rory Daniel McIlroy
Nickname	Rors, Wee-Mac
Born	(1989-05-04) 4 May 1989 (age 36) Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight	11.5 st (161 lb; 73 kg)
Residence	Jupiter, Florida, U.S.
Spouse	Erica Stoll ​ (m. 2017)​
Children	1
Career
Turned professional	2007
Current tour(s)	European Tour PGA Tour
Professional wins	45
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour	30
European Tour	21 (Tied-10th all-time)
Asian Tour	1
PGA Tour of Australasia	1
Other	3
Best results in Major Championships (Wins: 6)
The Masters Tournament	Won: 2025, 2026
U.S. Open	Won: 2011
The Open Championship	Won: 2014
PGA Championship	Won: 2012, 2014
Achievements and awards
PGA Tour money list winner	2012, 2013–14
PGA Tour Player of the Year	2012, 2013–14, 2018–19
PGA Player of the Year	2012, 2014
Byron Nelson Award	2012, 2013–14, 2018–19, 2021–22
Vardon Trophy	2012, 2014, 2019, 2022
European Tour Race to Dubai winner/ DP World Tour Rankings winner	2012, 2014, 2015, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
European Tour Golfer of the Year	2012, 2014, 2015
European Tour Player of the Year	2012, 2014, 2015, 2024
Mark H. McCormack Award	2012, 2014, 2015
PGA Tour FedEx Cup winner	2016, 2019, 2022

Rory Daniel McIlroy (born May 4, 1989) is a famous professional golfer from Northern Ireland. He plays on both the PGA Tour and the European Tour. Rory has been ranked as the world's number one golfer for over 100 weeks! He has won six major championships, which are golf's biggest tournaments. He is only the sixth person ever to achieve a "career grand slam," meaning he has won all four major championships. He is also the first European golfer to do this.

Rory had a very successful start as an amateur golfer. He became the world's top amateur at just 17 years old in 2007. Later that year, he became a professional. He quickly started winning tournaments, with his first European Tour win in 2009 and his first PGA Tour win in 2010. Rory won his first major championship, the U.S. Open, in 2011. By the time he was 25, he had won three more major titles: the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, and The Open Championship in 2014. In 2022, he made history by winning the FedEx Cup three times. He also won The Players Championship in 2019 and 2025. After a long wait, he won the 2025 Masters Tournament to complete his career grand slam, and then won the Masters again in 2026!

Rory has proudly represented Europe, Ireland, and Great Britain & Ireland in golf competitions. He has been a key player for Europe in the Ryder Cup many times, helping his team win in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2023, and 2025. For his amazing achievements, Rory has received several awards, including the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year and the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award.

Early Life and Golf Dreams

Rory McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. His parents, Rosaleen and Gerry McIlroy, worked hard to support their family. Rory was an only child and grew up in a friendly neighborhood. He went to a primary school and later to Sullivan Upper School, which was a mixed school.

Rory's father introduced him to golf when he was very young. He got his first plastic golf clubs at age two! His dad was a good golfer himself. Rory's uncle, Mickey McDonald, was also a talented athlete, playing both Gaelic football and association football.

Rory loved golf and often asked his dad to take him to the local Holywood Golf Club. By age three, he was already hitting golf balls 40 yards! At home, he practiced chipping balls into the family's washing machine. He even studied golf videos and slept holding a golf club to remember the right grip. When he was seven, Rory became the youngest member of Holywood Golf Club. He dreamed of becoming a professional golfer, inspired by Tiger Woods.

To help Rory achieve his dreams, his parents took on extra jobs. His dad worked many hours, cleaning and bartending. His mom worked night shifts. They made many sacrifices so Rory could focus on golf. Later, when Rory became successful, he bought his parents a house, saying he could never fully repay them.

At nine years old, Rory won his first big international amateur tournament in Miami, Florida. He even showed off his washing machine chipping trick on TV! By age 12, he was a very skilled golfer and received guidance from professional golfer Darren Clarke. Rory left school in 2005 to dedicate himself fully to golf.

Rising Star: Amateur Golf Success

Rory quickly became a top amateur golfer. He won championships like the Ulster Boys' U15 in 2002 and U18 in 2003. At just 15, he was part of the Irish team that won the 2004 Junior Ryder Cup in the United States.

In 2005, Rory made history by becoming the youngest winner of both the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship. He decided to continue playing amateur golf in Europe instead of accepting a college scholarship.

At 16, Rory played in his first European Tour event in 2005. He even set a course record at Royal Portrush Golf Club with a score of 61. He also made his first "cut" in a professional tournament that year.

In 2007, at 17, Rory made his first cut on the European Tour at the Dubai Desert Classic. Because he was still an amateur, he couldn't accept the prize money. After this, he became the number one amateur golfer in the world.

Rory made his debut in a major championship at The Open Championship in 2007. He played very well, finishing as the best amateur and winning the silver medal. He ended his amateur career representing Great Britain & Ireland in the 2007 Walker Cup.

Professional Career Highlights

Starting Strong: First Wins and Ryder Cup Debut (2007–2010)

Rory became a professional golfer on September 18, 2007. He quickly earned his European Tour card for 2008, becoming the youngest player to do so. By the end of 2008, he was in the top 50 golfers worldwide.

In 2009, at 19, Rory won his first professional tournament, the Dubai Desert Classic. He made his debut at the 2009 Masters Tournament and finished in the top 20. He also had strong finishes at the U.S. Open and 2009 PGA Championship. By November 2009, he was in the top 10 world rankings.

In 2010, Rory won his first PGA Tour event, the Quail Hollow Championship, just before his 21st birthday. He played for Europe in the 2010 Ryder Cup, helping his team win the cup.

Major Breakthroughs and World Number One (2011–2012)

In 2011, Rory led the 2011 Masters Tournament after three rounds but had a tough final day. However, he bounced back at the U.S. Open in June. He set new scoring records and won his first major championship by eight strokes! This victory made him the youngest U.S. Open winner since 1923.

In 2012, Rory won the Honda Classic, which made him the world's number one golfer for the first time. He was the second-youngest player to reach this spot, after Tiger Woods. Later that year, he won the 2012 PGA Championship by eight strokes, setting a new record for the largest winning margin. This made him a multiple major champion at just 23.

Rory continued his winning streak in 2012, capturing the Deutsche Bank Championship and the BMW Championship. He became the first European to win four PGA Tour events in a single season. He also played a crucial role in Europe's "Miracle at Medinah" victory at the 2012 Ryder Cup. He finished the year by winning the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

Adjusting and More Major Wins (2013–2014)

In 2013, Rory faced challenges as he adjusted to new golf equipment after signing a deal with Nike. He worked hard to regain his top form. He ended the year with a win at the Emirates Australian Open.

In 2014, Rory had an incredible year. He won the 2014 BMW PGA Championship, his first big tour win in 18 months. Then, he won his first The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club, leading from start to finish. This was his third major title.

Just weeks later, Rory won the 2014 WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. The very next week, he claimed his fourth major championship, the 2014 PGA Championship, by one shot. With these wins, he joined golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win four majors by age 25. He also helped Europe win the 2014 Ryder Cup.

Continued Success and FedEx Cup Titles (2015–2022)

Rory continued to win in 2015, including his second Omega Dubai Desert Classic and his tenth PGA Tour title at the 2015 WGC-Cadillac Match Play. He also won the Wells Fargo Championship for a second time.

In 2016, Rory won his home Irish Open and donated his prize money to charity. He also won the Deutsche Bank Championship and the Tour Championship, securing his first FedEx Cup title and a $10 million bonus. He played in the 2016 Ryder Cup for Europe.

After a year in 2017 where he dealt with injuries and didn't win, Rory returned to form in 2018, winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational. He also had strong finishes at the 2018 Open Championship and played in the 2018 Ryder Cup.

In 2019, Rory won The Players Championship, becoming one of only three players (with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods) to win four majors and 15 PGA Tour titles before age 30. He also won the RBC Canadian Open and his second FedEx Cup title, earning the largest payout in golf history at $15 million. He won the 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions and chose not to play in certain tournaments due to his personal beliefs.

Rory started 2020 strong, returning to world number one. He participated in a charity golf event during the COVID-19 pandemic to raise money for relief efforts. In 2021, he won the Wells Fargo Championship for a third time. He represented Ireland at the Olympic Games and played in the 2021 Ryder Cup. He also earned lifetime PGA Tour membership with his 20th victory at the CJ Cup.

In 2022, Rory had top-10 finishes in all four major championships for the first time in his career. He successfully defended his RBC Canadian Open title. He then won his third Tour Championship and FedEx Cup title, surpassing Tiger Woods's record. He also returned to world number one after winning the CJ Cup for a second time and secured his fourth Harry Vardon Trophy.

Recent Triumphs: Grand Slam and More (2023–2026)

Rory started 2023 by winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He finished second at the U.S. Open and won the Genesis Scottish Open. He was the top points scorer for Europe in their 2023 Ryder Cup victory. He also claimed his fifth Race to Dubai title.

In 2024, Rory won his fourth Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He also won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event with Shane Lowry and his fourth Wells Fargo Championship. He had a close second-place finish at the U.S. Open. He finished the year by winning the DP World Tour Championship and his sixth Race to Dubai title.

The year 2025 was monumental for Rory. He won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and his second The Players Championship. He also became the second golfer, after Tiger Woods, to earn over $100 million in official PGA Tour earnings. In April 2025, Rory won his first 2025 Masters Tournament, completing his career grand slam! He became the sixth player in the modern era to win all four major championships. He also won his second Amgen Irish Open and helped Europe win the 2025 Ryder Cup. He secured his seventh Race to Dubai title.

In 2026, Rory made history again by winning his second consecutive 2026 Masters Tournament. He joined golf legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as one of the few players to successfully defend their Masters title. This victory brought his total major championships to six.

Awards and Recognition

Rory has received many awards throughout his career. He won the Young Player of the Year award in 2005 and the George Best Breakthrough Prize in 2008.

For his U.S. Open win in 2011, he was named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year and BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year. He also received the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year and was honored with the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award.

In 2012 and 2014, Rory won several top awards, including PGA Player of the Year, PGA Tour Player of the Year, Vardon Trophy, and Byron Nelson Award. He was also named European Tour Golfer of the Year and European Tour Players' Player of the Year in those years. He won the Mark H. McCormack Award three times for being world number one for the most weeks.

He won the PGA Tour Player of the Year and Vardon Trophy again in 2019 and the Vardon Trophy for a fourth time in 2022. In 2024, he won the European Tour Player of the Year award. In 2025, Rory won the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year, a rare achievement for a single athlete.

Golf Technique and Coaching

Even though Rory is not the tallest golfer, he is known for hitting the ball very far. When he first started, he had a powerful, flowing swing. However, he developed back problems early in his career.

To protect his back and improve his game, Rory began working with an exercise physiologist, Stephen McGregor, in 2010. They focused on strengthening his legs and core muscles. This helped him generate more power from the ground up, reducing strain on his back and making his swing even faster. Rory credits McGregor with having a huge impact on his career, helping him stay healthy and play longer.

Rory also worked with different coaches to improve his putting. He learned to rely less on just his eyes and more on proper technique. He even had laser eye surgery in 2015, which he said helped him see the greens better. Since 2018, former PGA Tour player Brad Faxon, known for his excellent putting, has been Rory's putting coach.

Business and Investments

When Rory became a professional, he signed with a management agency. Later, he had a disagreement with his former management team and decided to create his own company, Rory McIlroy Management Services Ltd., in 2013. This company manages his earnings from various endorsements.

Rory has also become an investor. In 2019, he started Symphony Ventures, a company that invests in healthcare, sports, and technology. He has invested in companies like Whoop, the Alpine Formula One racing team, and the ticket marketplace TickPick. In 2022, Rory co-founded TMRW Sports with Tiger Woods, which created an indoor golf league called TGL. In 2025, he partnered with TPG to form TPG Sports, an investment fund for the sports industry. He also extended his contract with Golf Channel's parent company, Versant, through 2038.

Life Outside Golf

Rory was raised Catholic and identifies as Irish, Northern Irish, and British. His family experienced a difficult event in the past, but his parents chose not to let it make them bitter. Rory attended a mixed school and said his background was never an issue.

When golf became an Olympic sport, Rory had to decide whether to represent Great Britain or Ireland. He chose to represent Ireland at the Olympics.

Rory has lived in different places, including Northern Ireland, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Monaco, and Dubai. He also owns a private jet. In 2025, he moved into a home in the Wentworth Estate in Surrey.

Rory is a big sports fan! He supports Manchester United F.C. in football and the Northern Ireland national football team. He also enjoys Ulster Rugby and is a fan of the Buffalo Bills American football team, which his wife's family supports.

In his free time, Rory has appeared on TV shows like The Grand Tour and the Netflix documentary series Full Swing. He even had a small role in the 2025 movie Happy Gilmore 2.

Relationships and Family

Rory was engaged to Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki from 2013 to 2014. They later ended their engagement.

In 2015, Rory started dating Erica Stoll, a former PGA of America employee. They got engaged in Paris in December 2015 and married in April 2017. They welcomed their daughter in September 2020. In May 2024, there was a brief period where Rory filed for divorce, but by June 2024, the filing was withdrawn. Rory stated that they had "resolved our differences and look forward to a new beginning."

Helping Others: Philanthropy

Rory has always been committed to helping children. In 2011, he became an ambassador for UNICEF Ireland and visited Haiti to see their work.

In 2013, Rory created The Rory Foundation to support children's charities. Through his foundation, he pledged £1 million to the Cancer Fund for Children in 2014. The foundation gave over £1 million to charities in Ireland and the UK in 2016. The foundation closed in 2018, but Rory continued his charitable work privately. In 2023, he donated €1 million towards building a lodge for the Cancer Fund for Children.

Amateur wins

• 2005 West of Ireland Championship, Irish Amateur Close Championship
• 2006 West of Ireland Championship, Irish Amateur Close Championship, European Amateur
• 2007 Grey Goose Cup

Professional wins (45)

PGA Tour wins (30)

Legend
Major championships (6)
Players Championships (2)
World Golf Championships (3)
FedEx Cup playoff events (6)
Signature events (2)
Other PGA Tour (11)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	2 May 2010	Quail Hollow Championship	72-73-66-62=273	−15	4 strokes	Phil Mickelson
2	19 Jun 2011	U.S. Open	65-66-68-69=268	−16	8 strokes	Jason Day
3	4 Mar 2012	The Honda Classic	66-67-66-69=268	−12	2 strokes	Tom Gillis, Tiger Woods
4	12 Aug 2012	PGA Championship	67-75-67-66=275	−13	8 strokes	David Lynn
5	3 Sep 2012	Deutsche Bank Championship	65-65-67-67=264	−20	1 stroke	Louis Oosthuizen
6	9 Sep 2012	BMW Championship	64-68-69-67=268	−20	2 strokes	Phil Mickelson, Lee Westwood
7	20 Jul 2014	The Open Championship	66-66-68-71=271	−17	2 strokes	Rickie Fowler, Sergio García
8	3 Aug 2014	WGC-Bridgestone Invitational	69-64-66-66=265	−15	2 strokes	Sergio García
9	10 Aug 2014	PGA Championship (2)	66-67-67-68=268	−16	1 stroke	Phil Mickelson
10	3 May 2015	WGC-Cadillac Match Play	4 and 2			Gary Woodland
11	17 May 2015	Wells Fargo Championship (2)	70-67-61-69=267	−21	7 strokes	Patrick Rodgers, Webb Simpson
12	5 Sep 2016	Deutsche Bank Championship (2)	71-67-66-65=269	−15	2 strokes	Paul Casey
13	25 Sep 2016	Tour Championship	68-70-66-64=268	−12	Playoff	Kevin Chappell, Ryan Moore
14	18 Mar 2018	Arnold Palmer Invitational	69-70-67-64=270	−18	3 strokes	Bryson DeChambeau
15	17 Mar 2019	The Players Championship	67-65-70-70=272	−16	1 stroke	Jim Furyk
16	9 Jun 2019	RBC Canadian Open	67-66-64-61=258	−22	7 strokes	Shane Lowry, Webb Simpson
17	25 Aug 2019	Tour Championship (2)	66-67-68-66=267	−181	4 strokes	Xander Schauffele
18	3 Nov 2019	WGC-HSBC Champions	67-67-67-68=269	−19	Playoff	Xander Schauffele
19	9 May 2021	Wells Fargo Championship (3)	72-66-68-68=274	−10	1 stroke	Abraham Ancer
20	17 Oct 2021	CJ Cup	68-67-62-66=263	−25	1 stroke	Collin Morikawa
21	12 Jun 2022	RBC Canadian Open (2)	66-68-65-62=261	−19	2 strokes	Tony Finau
22	28 Aug 2022	Tour Championship (3)	67-67-63-66=263	−212	1 stroke	Im Sung-jae, Scottie Scheffler
23	23 Oct 2022	CJ Cup (2)	66-67-67-67=267	−17	1 stroke	Kurt Kitayama
24	16 Jul 2023	Genesis Scottish Open3	64-66-67-68=265	−15	1 stroke	Robert MacIntyre
25	28 Apr 2024	Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Shane Lowry)	61-70-64-68=263	−25	Playoff	Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer
26	12 May 2024	Wells Fargo Championship (4)	67-68-67-65=267	−17	5 strokes	Xander Schauffele
27	2 Feb 2025	AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am	66-70-65-66=267	−21	2 strokes	Shane Lowry
28	17 Mar 2025	The Players Championship (2)	67-68-73-68=276	−12	Playoff	J. J. Spaun
29	13 Apr 2025	Masters Tournament	72-66-66-73=277	−11	Playoff	Justin Rose
30	12 Apr 2026	Masters Tournament (2)	67-65-73-71=276	−12	1 stroke	Scottie Scheffler

¹Started tournament at −5 FedEx Cup playoffs adjustment, scored −13 to par.
²Started tournament at −4 FedEx Cup playoffs adjustment, scored −17 to par.
³Co-sanctioned by the European Tour

PGA Tour playoff record (5–2)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent(s)	Result
1	2012	Wells Fargo Championship	Rickie Fowler, D. A. Points	Fowler won with birdie on first extra hole
2	2014	The Honda Classic	Russell Henley, Russell Knox, Ryan Palmer	Henley won with birdie on first extra hole
3	2016	Tour Championship	Kevin Chappell, Ryan Moore	Won with birdie on fourth extra hole Chappell eliminated by birdie on first hole
4	2019	WGC-HSBC Champions	Xander Schauffele	Won with birdie on first extra hole
5	2024	Zurich Classic of New Orleans (with Shane Lowry)	Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer	Won with par on first extra hole
6	2025	The Players Championship	J. J. Spaun	Won three-hole aggregate playoff; McIlroy: +1 (4-4-5=13), Spaun: x (5-6-x=x)
7	2025	Masters Tournament	Justin Rose	Won with birdie on first extra hole

European Tour wins (21)

Legend
Major championships (6)
World Golf Championships (3)
Flagship events (1)
Tour C'ships/Race to Dubai finals series/Playoff events (3)
Rolex Series (4)
Other European Tour (5)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	1 Feb 2009	Dubai Desert Classic	64-68-67-70=269	−19	1 stroke	Justin Rose
2	19 Jun 2011	U.S. Open	65-66-68-69=268	−16	8 strokes	Jason Day
3	4 Dec 2011	UBS Hong Kong Open1	64-69-70-65=268	−12	2 strokes	Grégory Havret
4	12 Aug 2012	PGA Championship	67-75-67-66=275	−13	8 strokes	David Lynn
5	25 Nov 2012	DP World Tour Championship, Dubai	66-67-66-66=265	−23	2 strokes	Justin Rose
6	25 May 2014	BMW PGA Championship	68-71-69-66=274	−14	1 stroke	Shane Lowry
7	20 Jul 2014	The Open Championship	66-66-68-71=271	−17	2 strokes	Rickie Fowler, Sergio García
8	3 Aug 2014	WGC-Bridgestone Invitational	69-64-66-66=265	−15	2 strokes	Sergio García
9	10 Aug 2014	PGA Championship (2)	66-67-67-68=268	−16	1 stroke	Phil Mickelson
10	1 Feb 2015	Omega Dubai Desert Classic (2)	66-64-66-70=266	−22	3 strokes	Alex Norén
11	3 May 2015	WGC-Cadillac Match Play	4 and 2			Gary Woodland
12	22 Nov 2015	DP World Tour Championship, Dubai (2)	68-68-65-66=267	−21	1 stroke	Andy Sullivan
13	22 May 2016	Dubai Duty Free Irish Open	67-70-70-69=276	−12	3 strokes	Bradley Dredge, Russell Knox
14	3 Nov 2019	WGC-HSBC Champions	67-67-67-68=269	−19	Playoff	Xander Schauffele
15	30 Jan 2023	Hero Dubai Desert Classic (3)	66-70-65-68=269	−19	1 stroke	Patrick Reed
16	16 Jul 2023	Genesis Scottish Open2	64-66-67-68=265	−15	1 stroke	Robert MacIntyre
17	21 Jan 2024	Hero Dubai Desert Classic (4)	71-70-63-70=274	−14	1 stroke	Adrian Meronk
18	17 Nov 2024	DP World Tour Championship (3)	67-69-68-69=273	−15	2 strokes	Rasmus Højgaard
19	13 Apr 2025	Masters Tournament	72-66-66-73=277	−11	Playoff	Justin Rose
20	7 Sep 2025	Amgen Irish Open (2)	71-66-68-66=271	−17	Playoff	Joakim Lagergren
21	12 Apr 2026	Masters Tournament (2)	67-65-73-71=276	−12	1 stroke	Scottie Scheffler

¹Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour
²Co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour

European Tour playoff record (3–6)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent(s)	Result
1	2008	Omega European Masters	Jean-François Lucquin	Lost to birdie on second extra hole
2	2008	UBS Hong Kong Open	Lin Wen-tang, Francesco Molinari	Lin won with birdie on second extra hole Molinari eliminated by birdie on first hole
3	2017	BMW SA Open	Graeme Storm	Lost to par on third extra hole
4	2019	Omega European Masters	Lorenzo Gagli, Andrés Romero, Kalle Samooja, Sebastian Söderberg	Söderberg won with birdie on first extra hole
5	2019	WGC-HSBC Champions	Xander Schauffele	Won with birdie on first extra hole
6	2024	BMW PGA Championship	Billy Horschel, Thriston Lawrence	Horschel won with eagle on second extra hole Lawrence eliminated by birdie on first hole
7	2025	Masters Tournament	Justin Rose	Won with birdie on first extra hole
8	2025	Amgen Irish Open	Joakim Lagergren	Won with birdie on third extra hole
9	2025	DP World Tour Championship	Matt Fitzpatrick	Lost to par on first extra hole

PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)

Legend
Flagship events (1)
Other PGA Tour of Australia (0)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner-up
1	1 Dec 2013	Emirates Australian Open1	69-65-70-66=270	−18	1 stroke	Adam Scott

¹Co-sanctioned by the OneAsia Tour

Other wins (3)

No.	Date	Tournament	Winning score	To par	Margin of victory	Runner(s)-up
1	22 Jul 2009	Lough Erne Challenge	68	−4	2 strokes	Pádraig Harrington
2	21 Jul 2010	Lough Erne Challenge (2) (with Darren Clarke)	66	−6	1 stroke	Pádraig Harrington and Shane Lowry
3	30 Oct 2011	Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters	64-69-65-72=270	−18	Playoff	Anthony Kim

Other playoff record (1–0)

No.	Year	Tournament	Opponent	Result
1	2011	Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters	Anthony Kim	Won with par on first extra hole

Major championships

Wins (6)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner(s)-up
2011	U.S. Open	8 shot lead	−16 (65-66-68-69=268)	8 strokes	Jason Day
2012	PGA Championship	3 shot lead	−13 (67-75-67-66=275)	8 strokes	David Lynn
2014	The Open Championship	6 shot lead	−17 (66-66-68-71=271)	2 strokes	Rickie Fowler, Sergio García
2014	PGA Championship (2)	1 shot lead	−16 (66-67-67-68=268)	1 stroke	Phil Mickelson
2025	Masters Tournament	2 shot lead	−11 (72-66-66-73=277)	Playoff1	Justin Rose
2026	Masters Tournament	Tied	–12 (67-65-73-71=276)	1 stroke	Scottie Scheffler

¹Defeated Rose in a sudden-death playoff: McIlroy (3), Rose (4).

Results timeline

Results not in chronological order in 2020.

Tournament	2007	2008	2009
Masters Tournament			T20
U.S. Open			T10
The Open Championship	T42LA		T47
PGA Championship			T3

Tournament	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018
Masters Tournament	CUT	T15	T40	T25	T8	4	T10	T7	T5
U.S. Open	CUT	1	CUT	T41	T23	T9	CUT	CUT	CUT
The Open Championship	T3	T25	T60	CUT	1		T5	T4	T2
PGA Championship	T3	T64	1	T8	1	17	CUT	T22	T50

Tournament	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Masters Tournament	T21	T5	CUT	2	CUT	T22	1	1
PGA Championship	T8	T33	T49	8	T7	T12	T47
U.S. Open	T9	T8	T7	T5	2	2	T19
The Open Championship	CUT	NT	T46	3	T6	CUT	T7

     Win      Top 10      Did not play LA = low amateur
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Summary

Tournament	Wins	2nd	3rd	Top-5	Top-10	Top-25	Events	Cuts made
Masters Tournament	2	1	0	6	9	14	18	15
PGA Championship	2	0	2	4	8	11	17	16
U.S. Open	1	2	0	4	9	11	17	12
The Open Championship	1	1	2	6	8	9	16	13
Totals	6	4	4	20	34	45	68	56

• Most consecutive cuts made – 9 (2013 PGA – 2016 Masters)
• Longest streak of top-10s – 4 (twice)

The Players Championship

Wins (2)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner-up
2019	The Players Championship	1 shot deficit	−16 (67-65-70-70=272)	1 stroke	Jim Furyk
2025	The Players Championship	4 shot deficit	−12 (67-68-73-68=276)	Playoff	J. J. Spaun

Results timeline

Tournament	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019
The Players Championship	CUT	CUT		CUT	T8	T6	T8	T12	T35	CUT	1

Tournament	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
The Players Championship	C	CUT	T33	CUT	T19	1	T46

     Win      Top 10      Did not play CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
C = cancelled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic

World Golf Championships

Wins (3)

Year	Championship	54 holes	Winning score	Margin	Runner-up
2014	WGC-Bridgestone Invitational	3 shot deficit	−15 (69-64-66-66=265)	2 strokes	Sergio García
2015	WGC-Cadillac Match Play	n/a	4 and 2		Gary Woodland
2019	WGC-HSBC Champions	1 shot lead	−19 (67-67-67-68=269)	Playoff	Xander Schauffele

Results timeline

Results not in chronological order before 2015.

Tournament	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Championship	T20	T65	T10	3	T8	T25	T9	T3	T7		2	5	T6
Match Play	QF	R32	R32	2	R64	R32	1	4	T30	T36	R16	NT1	T28		3
Invitational	T68	T9	T6	T5	T27	1			T5	T6	T4	T47	T12
Champions	4	5	T4		T6		T11	T4		T54	1	NT1	NT1	NT1

¹Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
     Win      Top 10      Did not play QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
NT = no tournament
"T" = tied
Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022. The Champions was discontinued from 2023.

Professional career summary

European Tour

Season	Starts	Cuts made	Wins	2nd	3rd	Top 10	Top 25	Earnings (€)	Order of Merit rank
2005	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	(amateur)	n/a
2006	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	(amateur)	n/a
2007	8	6	0	0	1	2	2	277,255	95
2008	28	16	0	1	0	6	10	696,335	36
2009	25	24	1	3	3	14	18	2,862,413	2
2010	16	14	0	0	3	9	11	1,657,187	13
2011	19	19	2	2	3	12	17	3,171,787	2
2012	15	13	2	3	2	10	10	4,738,026	1
2013	13	10	0	0	0	4	5	862,177	35
2014	14	13	4	3	0	9	13	5,883,304	1
2015	12	10	3	1	0	8	10	4,540,010	1
2016	13	12	1	0	3	10	10	2,971,988	5
2017	12	10	0	2	0	6	7	1,832,091	13
2018	13	12	0	3	1	6	8	2,526,233	7
2019	12	11	1	2	0	8	9	3,093,919	6
2020	5	5	0	0	0	3	3	1,110,743	20
2021	11	9	0	0	1	3	5	1,417,505	19
2022	10	10	0	2	2	9	10	5,546,161	1
2023	10	9	2	1	1	7	9	7,475,321	1
2024	12	11	2	4	1	8	11	9,170,632	1
2025	11	11	2	2	1	7	9	7,959,150	1
Career*	263	221	20	29	22	142	179	67,792,236	1

*Through the 2025 DP World Tour season. Money prize figures are rounded up to nearest Euro.

PGA Tour

Season	Starts	Cuts made	Wins (majors)	2nd	3rd	Top-10	Top-25	Earnings ($)	Money list rank	FedEx Cup rank	Scoring avg (adj)	Scoring rank
2007	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	(amateur)	n/a	n/a
2009	11	10	0	0	1	3	7	849,719	n/a	n/a	70.21	n/a
2010	16	12	1	0	2	5	6	2,554,280	26	36	70.35	33
2011	10	9	1 (1)	0	0	4	7	1,905,609	n/a	n/a	69.48	n/a
2012	16	13	4 (1)	2	1	10	11	8,047,952	1	2	68.87	1
2013	16	14	0	1	0	5	7	1,802,443	41	50	70.29	34
2013–14	17	17	3 (2)	2	0	12	17	8,280,096	1	3	68.83	1
2014–15	12	11	2	0	0	7	10	4,863,312	7	15	68.32	–
2015–16	18	15	2	0	1	8	11	5,790,585	4	1	69.64	6
2016–17	14	12	0	0	0	6	8	2,430,182	39	58	69.53	6
2017–18	18	14	1	1	0	7	11	4,410,296	14	T13	69.30	5
2018–19	19	17	3	1	0	14	16	7,785,286	2	1	69.06	1
2019–20	15	15	1	0	2	7	9	4,408,415	8	8	69.22	4
2020–21	21	18	1	0	0	7	14	4,391,809	20	T14	70.043	16
2021-22	16	14	3	1	1	10	13	8,654,566	5	1	68.67	1
2022-23	18	16	2	2	1	13	13	13,921,008	4	4	68.77	2
2024	19	18	2	1	1	7	15	10,893,790	4	9	69.91	5
2025	16	15	3 (1)	1	0	8	14	16,992,412	3	23	69.08	2
Career	273	241	29 (5)	12	11	133	189	107,981,766	2

• Note that there is double counting of money earned (and wins) in the majors and World Golf Championships since they are official events on both tours.

Team appearances

Amateur

• European Boys' Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2004
• Junior Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 2004 (winners)
• European Amateur Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2005, 2007 (winners)
• European Youths' Team Championship (representing Ireland): 2006
• Eisenhower Trophy (representing Ireland): 2006
• St Andrews Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2006 (winners)
• Walker Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2007
• Bonallack Trophy (representing Europe): 2006 (winners)

Professional

• Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 2010 (winners), 2012 (winners), 2014 (winners), 2016, 2018 (winners), 2021, 2023 (winners), 2025 (winners)
• Seve Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2009 (winners)
• World Cup (representing Ireland): 2009, 2011

Ryder Cup points record

2010	2012	2014	2016	2018	2021	2023	2025	Total
2	3	3	3	2	1	4	3.5	21.5

See also

In Spanish: Rory McIlroy para niños

• List of golfers with most European Tour wins
• List of golfers with most PGA Tour wins
• List of men's major championships winning golfers