Rory McIlroy, a Northern Irish professional golfer, is a former world number one, having held the top spot for over 100 weeks. A five-time major champion, his victories include the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championship, and the 2014 Open Championship. Notably, he has also won the 2025 Masters Tournament. McIlroy is one of only six male golfers to achieve a modern career Grand Slam, and the only European to achieve this feat.
1904 was the last time golf was an Olympic sport prior to its reintroduction at the 2016 Summer Olympics.
In November 1972, during The Troubles, Rory McIlroy's granduncle, Joe McIlroy, was shot and killed by the Ulster Volunteer Force in a sectarian attack after moving his Catholic family into a predominantly-Protestant area of Orangefield, Belfast.
In 1982, Rory McIlroy's uncle, Mickey McDonald, won the Ulster Senior Football Championship playing Gaelic football for Armagh GAA, showcasing the athletic talent in his family.
In 1987, Ireland last won the European Amateur Team Championship, marking the significance of their victory in 2007 after a long wait.
In January 1988, Rory McIlroy's parents, Rosaleen "Rosie" McDonald and Gerry McIlroy, married at St Colmcille's Church in Holywood, setting the foundation for his upbringing.
In May 1989, Rory McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, to Rosaleen "Rosie" McDonald and Gerry McIlroy.
In 1996, the film Happy Gilmore was released.
In 1997, as a child, Rory McIlroy watched every hole of Tiger Woods' victory at the Masters Tournament, sparking his admiration and drive to become a professional golfer.
In 1998, Tiger Woods became the namesake for the EA Sports' video game series PGA Tour. This series lasted from 1998 to 2013.
In 2002, Rory McIlroy won the Ulster Boys' U15 Championship, marking an early achievement in his amateur career.
In 2003, Rory McIlroy won the Ulster Boys' U18 Championship, further establishing his talent as a young golfer.
In 2004, Rory McIlroy was a member of the Irish team at the European Boys' Team Championship and part of the European team that won the Junior Ryder Cup against the United States in Ohio.
In late 2004, Rory McIlroy signed a letter of intent to play collegiate golf at East Tennessee State University, but later decided to continue playing amateur golf in Europe after wins in 2005.
In May 2005, Rory McIlroy made his European Tour debut at the Daily Telegraph Dunlop Masters, marking the beginning of his professional golf journey.
In 2005, Rory McIlroy became the youngest-ever winner of both the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship, marking significant achievements in his amateur career.
In 2005, Rory McIlroy decided to leave school in order to concentrate on golf, demonstrating his commitment to pursuing a professional golf career.
In 2005, Rory McIlroy received the Young Player of the Year award at the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards.
In August 2006, Rory McIlroy won the European Amateur at Biella Golf Club near Milan, Italy, earning him an exemption to The Open Championship the following year.
On September 18, 2007, Rory McIlroy officially turned professional, signing with International Sports Management, and the next day he started at the Quinn Direct British Masters.
In 2007, Rory McIlroy became an ambassador for the hotel chain Jumeirah.
In 2007, Rory McIlroy competed for Ireland at the European Amateur Team Championship, with future Open champion Shane Lowry as a teammate, and Ireland won the championship.
In 2007, Rory McIlroy made his major championship debut at The Open Championship and also participated in the Walker Cup, marking significant milestones in his amateur career.
In 2007, Rory McIlroy reached number one on the World Amateur Golf Ranking as a 17-year-old and later turned professional, beginning his professional golf career.
In 2007, upon turning professional, Rory McIlroy signed with International Sports Management (ISM), an agency founded by Chubby Chandler.
On January 27, 2008, Rory McIlroy entered the top 200 of the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) for the first time, marking his progress in the professional golf world.
On September 7, 2008, Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for first place at the Omega European Masters but lost in a playoff to Jean-François Lucquin.
In 2008, Rory McIlroy began working with specialist putting coach Paul Hurrion due to struggling with his putting at the start of his career. Hurrion noted that McIlroy relied heavily on hand-eye coordination when putting.
In 2008, Rory McIlroy secured his European Tour card after a strong performance at the Open de Madrid Valle Romano, becoming the youngest affiliate member in the history of the European Tour to earn a tour card.
In 2008, Rory McIlroy won the George Best Breakthrough Prize.
In 2009, Rory McIlroy achieved his first win on the European Tour, marking a significant step in his professional career.
In 2009, Rory McIlroy achieved several high finishes, including fifth at the BMW PGA Championship, 12th at the European Open, and a tie for 10th at the U.S. Open, and tied for 3rd at the PGA Championship. He also finished the season ranked second on the Race to Dubai and entered the top 10 of the world rankings.
In 2009, Rory McIlroy bought a house in Moneyreagh, south of Belfast, featuring a practice facility and a scaled-down football pitch.
In 2009, Rory McIlroy won the Belfast Telegraph Sports Star of the Year award.
In 2009, Rory McIlroy's high ranking earned him an invitation to the Masters Tournament, marking his debut in this prestigious major championship.
In 2009, after achieving success as a professional golfer, Rory McIlroy bought his parents a house, expressing gratitude for their sacrifices and ensuring their financial security.
In late 2009, Rory McIlroy was introduced to Bob Rotella's book, "Putting Out of Your Mind", to improve his putting game.
In 2010, Chubby Chandler advised Rory McIlroy to give up his PGA Tour card and prioritize the European Tour.
In 2010, Rory McIlroy joined the American-based PGA Tour, expanding his professional career to the United States.
In 2010, Rory McIlroy tied the course record at the Open Championship with a 9-under-par 63 and finished in third place at the PGA Championship, marking strong performances in major tournaments.
In 2010, Rory McIlroy was selected to represent Europe at the Ryder Cup, contributing to their victory, and announced his return to play full-time on the European Tour while still playing a limited schedule on the PGA Tour.
In 2010, Rory McIlroy won his first PGA Tour event at the Quail Hollow Championship after shooting a course-record 62 in the final round, making him the first player since Tiger Woods to win a PGA Tour event before turning 21.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy became an ambassador for UNICEF Ireland and visited Haiti with the organization in June.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy began dating Danish tennis player Caroline Wozniacki.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy hired security guards for his Moneyreagh property after winning the U.S. Open due to increased attention.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy left International Sports Management (ISM), feeling he was being "led down the wrong path" by Chubby Chandler, and signed with Horizon Sports Management.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy signed a multi-million dollar sponsorship agreement with Santander Bank.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy skipped the Players Championship, which he later regretted.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy was named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year, recognizing his accomplishments in golf.
In 2011, Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open, marking a significant achievement in his career.
In 2011, at age 22, Rory McIlroy became the youngest player ever to reach €10 million in career earnings on the European Tour, showcasing his early financial success.
In 2011, in recognition of his win at the U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy was named the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year and BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year.
In September 2012, Rory McIlroy put his house in Moneyreagh up for sale for £2 million.
In December 2012, Rory McIlroy purchased a $10-million property in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy became the youngest player to reach $10 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour, marking another financial milestone in his career.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy credited former PGA Tour player Dave Stockton for improvements in his putting after winning the PGA Championship, having received putting instruction from him.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy expressed regret over his 2010 decision to give up his PGA Tour card and skip the 2011 Players Championship, citing his manager's aversion to the PGA Tour as a reason for their later professional split.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy played for Europe at the Ryder Cup, contributing to Europe's victory.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy received the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year and was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to sport.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy secured victory at the PGA Championship, further solidifying his position in the world of golf.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy stated that he does not want to be defined by The Troubles and that it is not how his generation thinks.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy won the Mark H. McCormack Award for leading the Official World Golf Ranking for the most weeks in a calendar year.
In 2012, Rory McIlroy's ambassadorship with the hotel chain Jumeirah ended.
In March 2013, Rory McIlroy agreed to a contract extension with Horizon Sports Management, set to run until 2017.
In October 2013, Rory McIlroy described his contract with Horizon Sports Management as "unconscionable" and filed a lawsuit against them, claiming they prioritized their financial interests to his detriment.
In December 2013, Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki became engaged.
In 2013, Rory McIlroy cancelled a trip to Haiti with UNICEF due to a conflict and his management team, Horizon, donated $166,000 to UNICEF without his knowledge. McIlroy later reversed the donation.
In 2013, Rory McIlroy created The Rory Foundation to support children's charities.
In 2013, Rory McIlroy signed a 10-year endorsement deal with Nike worth up to $250 million and also signed endorsement deals with Bose and Omega.
In 2013, Rory McIlroy stated he felt Northern Irish with connections to both Ireland and the UK, expressing his dilemma over whether to represent Great Britain or Ireland at the Olympics, or potentially not play at all to avoid upsetting people.
In 2013, after splitting from Horizon Sports Management, Rory McIlroy created a new management company, Rory McIlroy Management Services Ltd, to manage royalty payments from his endorsements.
In May 2014, Rory McIlroy ended his engagement with Caroline Wozniacki, stating he wasn't ready for marriage.
Following his 2014 Open Championship win at Royal Liverpool, Rory McIlroy referenced his support for Manchester United F.C., prompting boos from the crowd.
In 2014, Rory McIlroy last held a 54-hole outright lead at a major before the 2025 Masters Tournament, which was at the 2014 PGA Championship.
In 2014, Rory McIlroy repeated the award sweep from 2012 and was named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year for a second time and BBC Northern Ireland Sports Personality of the Year for a third time.
In 2014, Rory McIlroy represented Europe in the Ryder Cup victory and was named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year for the second time, recognizing his achievements.
In 2014, Rory McIlroy won both the PGA Championship and The Open Championship, showcasing a dominant year in his career.
In 2014, Rory McIlroy won the Mark H. McCormack Award for leading the Official World Golf Ranking for the most weeks in a calendar year.
In 2014, through The Rory Foundation, Rory McIlroy pledged £1 million to the Cancer Fund for Children in Newcastle, County Down.
On the eve of the 2014 Irish Open, Rory McIlroy declared that he would represent Ireland at the Olympics.
In December 2015, Rory McIlroy became engaged to Erica Stoll while on holiday in Paris.
Before 2015, Rory McIlroy's results were not in chronological order.
In 2015, Rory McIlroy became the namesake for the EA Sports' video game "Rory McIlroy PGA Tour", replacing Tiger Woods.
In 2015, Rory McIlroy injured his ankle ligaments playing football, forcing him to withdraw from the 2015 Open Championship.
In 2015, Rory McIlroy returned to world number one in the OWGR for the first time since 2015.
In 2015, Rory McIlroy underwent laser eye surgery to correct his vision after having issues with contact lenses, especially during the summer due to hayfever. He reported improved vision following the surgery.
In 2015, Rory McIlroy won the Mark H. McCormack Award for leading the Official World Golf Ranking for the most weeks in a calendar year.
In 2015, a bitter legal battle between Rory McIlroy and Horizon Sports Management ended with an out-of-court settlement, with McIlroy reportedly paying the firm in excess of $25 million plus costs.
During 2016, The Rory Foundation dispensed £1.15 million to charities in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with £862,543 donated directly by McIlroy.
In 2016, Golf was named an Olympic sport for the first time since 1904 at the Summer Olympics. McIlroy was regularly questioned whether he would represent Great Britain or Ireland.
In April 2017, Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo.
Horizon contract end date, before splitting in 2013.
In 2017, Rory McIlroy ranked sixth in Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid athletes, having earned $50 million, with $34 million from endorsements.
In 2017, Rory McIlroy signed a 10-year, $200-million contract extension with Nike for apparel and a 10-year, $100-million equipment deal with TaylorMade.
In January 2018, Rory McIlroy returned to professional competition at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship after over 100 days away. Prior to the tournament, he disclosed that he had been diagnosed with a slight heart irregularity.
In March 2018, Rory McIlroy won the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a final-round score of 64. This marked his first victory since the 2016 Tour Championship.
In September 2018, Rory McIlroy competed in the 2018 Ryder Cup, contributing a 2–3–0 record. This included a loss in the Sunday singles to Justin Thomas. Team Europe defeated Team USA 17.5–10.5 to reclaim the Ryder Cup.
In December 2018, The Rory Foundation shut down, with McIlroy adopting a private philanthropic policy.
In 2018, Rory McIlroy appeared on an episode of the Amazon Prime show "The Grand Tour", racing against Paris Hilton in the "Celebrity Face-Off" segment.
In 2018, Rory McIlroy began working with former PGA Tour player Brad Faxon, known as one of the best putters on tour, as his putting coach.
In 2018, Rory McIlroy participated in the Ryder Cup, where Europe emerged victorious.
In June 2019, Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadian Open with a final-round score of 61, winning the tournament by seven strokes. He became the sixth golfer to win the career Triple Crown, consisting of the Open Championship, the U.S. Open, and the Canadian Open.
In November 2019, Rory McIlroy won the 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in a playoff against Xander Schauffele in Shanghai, China.
In 2019, Rory McIlroy founded Symphony Ventures, a venture capital firm, alongside Sean O'Flaherty, focusing on healthcare, sports and technology sectors. He also started wearing a Whoop band.
In 2019, Rory McIlroy had a strong start to the PGA Tour season with five consecutive top-6 finishes, including a runner-up finish at the WGC-Mexico Championship in February. He later won the 2019 Players Championship in March. With this win, he joined Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as the only players to win four majors and 15 PGA Tour titles before turning 30.
In 2019, Rory McIlroy won The Players Championship, a significant achievement in his professional golf career.
In 2019, Rory McIlroy won the PGA Tour Player of the Year award and the Vardon Trophy for the third time.
In May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic suspension of professional tournaments, Rory McIlroy, alongside Dustin Johnson, won a charity skins game played under the nearest-the-pin shot rule. This event marked golf's return to television after nine weeks and raised around £4 million for relief efforts.
In September 2020, Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll had a daughter.
In 2020, Rory McIlroy finished in a tie for 8th place at the delayed U.S. Open held in September. He also recorded a top-5 finish at the 2020 Masters Tournament, which was delayed until November.
In 2020, Rory McIlroy invested in a $100-million Series E financing round for Whoop.
In 2020, Rory McIlroy's results were not in chronological order.
In May 2021, Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club by one stroke, securing his third win at Quail Hollow and his 19th PGA Tour victory.
In August 2021, Rory McIlroy represented Ireland at the Olympic Games. He tied for third after 72 holes but lost in a seven-man playoff for the bronze medal.
In October 2021, Rory McIlroy won the CJ Cup, finishing one stroke ahead of Collin Morikawa with weekend rounds of 62 and 66. This victory marked his 20th PGA Tour win, earning him life membership.
As of 31 December 2022, this data reflects Rory McIlroy's performance.
From 2022, The Championship and Invitational were discontinued.
In 2022, Rory McIlroy became the first person to win the FedEx Cup three times, surpassing Tiger Woods' record of two.
In 2022, Rory McIlroy founded TMRW Sports alongside Tiger Woods and Mike McCarley, with its first project being TGL, an indoor golf league.
In 2022, Rory McIlroy won the Vardon Trophy for a fourth time. His scoring average of 68.67 was the lowest since Tiger Woods' 68.05 in 2009.
In January 2022, Rory McIlroy contended for the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic but missed out on a playoff after hitting his second shot into the water on the final hole. In April at the 2022 Masters Tournament, McIlroy shot a final-round 64 to finish as runner-up, marking his best finish at the Masters.
In June 2022, Rory McIlroy defended his title at the RBC Canadian Open, winning by two shots. He finished tied-5th at the 2022 U.S. Open the following week. In July, at the 2022 Open Championship, McIlroy finished third, two strokes behind Cameron Smith. This marked the first time in his career that he finished top-10 in all four majors.
In January 2023, Rory McIlroy refused to speak with LIV golfer Patrick Reed at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, revealing that Reed had served him a subpoena on Christmas Eve as part of an anti-trust lawsuit.
In June 2023, Rory McIlroy expressed feeling like a "sacrificial lamb" after the PGA Tour announced a framework agreement for a potential merger with LIV Golf, reiterating that he would rather retire than play for LIV Golf.
From 2023, The Champions was discontinued.
In 2023, Rory McIlroy featured in the sports documentary series "Full Swing", which premiered on Netflix.
In 2023, Rory McIlroy joined the investment group of the Alpine racing team of Formula One.
In 2023, Rory McIlroy played for Europe at the Ryder Cup, with Europe winning the competition.
In 2023, Rory McIlroy said he is a fan of the Buffalo Bills, as his wife Erica is originally from Irondequoit, New York.
In 2023, it was announced that Rory McIlroy had paid €1 million towards the construction of a Cancer Fund for Children lodge in Cong, County Mayo.
In January 2023, Rory McIlroy started the year by winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. He missed the cut at the 2023 Masters Tournament in April and finished tied-7th at the 2023 PGA Championship in May.
In June 2023, Rory McIlroy finished solo-second at the U.S. Open, one shot behind Wyndham Clark. In July, McIlroy won the Genesis Scottish Open, finishing one stroke ahead of Robert MacIntyre.
In September 2023, Rory McIlroy played on the European team in the Ryder Cup, winning 16.5–11.5. In November, McIlroy won his fifth Race to Dubai title.
In May 2024, Rory McIlroy filed for divorce from Erica Stoll in Palm Beach County, Florida.
By 11 June 2024, Rory McIlroy withdrew the divorce filing from Erica Stoll, stating they have resolved their differences and look forward to a new beginning.
During the 2024 U.S. Open, Rory McIlroy finished one stroke behind Bryson DeChambeau after bogeyeing three of the final four holes. At the 2024 Open Championship, McIlroy missed the cut, extending his major championship drought.
In 2024, Rory McIlroy joined the investment group for the ticket marketplace TickPick. In the same year, TMRW Sports, which McIlroy founded in 2022 alongside Tiger Woods and Mike McCarley, was valued at $500 million.
In 2024, Rory McIlroy softened his stance against LIV Golf, admitting he had been "a little judgemental" towards golfers who joined LIV and accepting that it is now part of the sport.
In 2024, Rory McIlroy took delivery of a Gulfstream G650ER, a private jet, having previously owned a Bombardier Challenger 605.
In 2024, Rory McIlroy won the European Tour Player of the Year award, now renamed the Seve Ballesteros Award, for the fourth time in his career.
In April 2024, Rory McIlroy won his first title of the season at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event with Shane Lowry. He followed this by winning the Wells Fargo Championship for the fourth time.
As of 2025, Rory McIlroy is capable of producing over 190 miles per hour (310 km/h) ball speed.
At the 2025 Players Championship, Rory McIlroy tied for first and won a three-hole aggregate playoff to claim his second Players Championship title.
In 2025, Rory McIlroy made a cameo appearance in the film "Happy Gilmore 2", a sequel to "Happy Gilmore".
In 2025, Rory McIlroy won The Players Championship, adding another victory to his professional golf career.
In 2025, Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament, becoming one of six male golfers to achieve a modern career Grand Slam.
In April 2025, at the Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy secured his first Masters win and completed the career grand slam after playoff. McIlroy held a two-stroke lead after 54 holes and birdied the first playoff hole to win his first Masters and complete the career grand slam. He became the sixth player to achieve this feat in the modern era.
In his first PGA Tour event of 2025, Rory McIlroy won the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, finishing with a score of −21, beating Shane Lowry by two strokes.
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