Rory McIlroy

Born: May 4, 1989

Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)

Hometown: Hollywood, County Down
Nationality: Northern Ireland flag Northern Irish
Rory Mcilroy
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Matthew Fitzpatrick in November 2025.
Rory McIlroy wins Race to Dubai despite Matthew Fitzpatrick beating him in DP World Tour Championship playoff
Rory McIlroy wins his seventh Race to Dubai crown despite losing a playoff to Matthew Fitzpatrick at the DP World Tour Championship.
Nov 16, 12:51
 Shane Lowry at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Europe win 2025 Ryder Cup after defying astonishing American comeback in nail-biting Sunday singles
Europe win the 2025 Ryder Cup after defying a comeback from the United States team in a nail-biting Sunday singles at Bethpage Black.
Sep 28, 23:04
 Europe duo Ludvig Aberg and Matthew Fitzpatrick at 2025 Ryder Cup.
Rory McIlroy, Matthew Fitzpatrick dazzle as Europe open up early Ryder Cup lead after foursomes
Europe open up an early lead over the United States after the Friday's foursomes at the Ryder Cup.
Sep 26, 15:49
 Ryder Cup 2025 Keegan Bradley US Team Captain and Luke Donald European Team Captain during there press conference
Ryder Cup 2025? Who will win at Bethpage Black?
Ahead of the start of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Friday, Sports Mole makes a case for both teams winning the 45th edition of the event.
Sep 25, 09:44
 Ryder Cup 2025 Keegan Bradley US Team Captain and Luke Donald European Team Captain during there press conference
Preview: The Ryder Cup
Sports Mole previews the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Sep 24, 13:16
 Europe win the 2023 Ryder Cup in October 2023.
When is the 2025 Ryder Cup? Where is it being held?
Sports Mole brings you the pre-tournament details of the 2025 Ryder Cup, including where the latest showdown between the United States and Europe is being held.
Sep 8, 11:11
 Scottie Scheffler in September 2024.
US Open golf 2025 guide: When is it? Where is it? How to watch, who is the favourite?
Sports Mole provides the lowdown on all of the details ahead of the 2025 US Open at Oakmont, including a look at the favourites, when the tournament will take place, and a list of the past winners.
Jun 4, 15:31
 Scottie Scheffler in August 2024.
Scottie Scheffler defies resurgent Jon Rahm to win US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow
Scottie Scheffler wins the third major title of his career with a wide victory to lift the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow.
May 18, 22:58
 Scottie Scheffler holds the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2025 US PGA Championship on May 18
US PGA Championship 2026 guide: When is it? Where is it? How to watch, who is the favourite?
Sports Mole lists all of the past winners of the US PGA Championship, and provides the lowdown on all of the details ahead of 2026 edition.
May 13, 14:33
 Xander Schauffele with the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 2024 US PGA Championship
US PGA Championship 2025 predictions: Who could challenge Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler for the Wanamaker Trophy at Quail Hollow?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at some of the players who could claim the Wanamaker Trophy at Quail Hollow in the 2025 US PGA Championship.
May 13, 13:50
 Rory McIlroy after winning the Masters in April 2025.
"I didn't aim for the creek': Rory McIlroy reflects on nerve-shredding epic Masters win, comments on 13th hole capitulation
Rory McIlroy admits he began the final round of his epic Masters win feeling "unbelievably nervous" before closing it out in a playoff with Justin Rose.
Apr 14, 08:33
 Rory McIlroy in February 2025.
Rory McIlroy leads defiant Bryson DeChambeau ahead of final-round Masters showdown
Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead over Bryson Dechambeau after a Masters third round where both showcased their brilliance at Augusta.
Apr 12, 23:24
 Scottie Scheffler after winning the Masters in 2024
The Masters 2025 predictions: Who could challenge Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler for the Green Jacket at Augusta?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at some of the players who could claim the illustrious Green Jacket at Augusta National in the 2025 Masters.
Apr 9, 14:32
 Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning The Masters on April 14, 2024.
Can you name every multiple Masters winner?
Following Scottie Scheffler's second Masters title in 2024, Sports Mole challenges you to name every multiple winner at Augusta.
Apr 6, 10:07
 Rory McIlroy in February 2025.
Rory McIlroy breezes to Players Championship playoff triumph over J.J. Spaun
Rory McIlroy wins his second Players Championship title with a comfortable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun on Monday.
Mar 17, 14:11
 Rory McIlroy in February 2025.
Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun face Players Championship playoff after nerve-shredding final round
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will contest a Players Championship playoff on Monday after a dramatic final round at a wet Sawgrass.
Mar 16, 23:44
 Tiger Woods during the Genesis Invitational on February 16, 2025
Tiger Woods reveals new injury setback ahead of the Players Championship, will he miss the Masters?
Tiger Woods undergoes surgery on a ruptured Achilles suffered at home, putting his entire 2025 season in serious doubt.
Mar 12, 00:49
 Rory McIlroy in November 2024.
Rory McIlroy seals sixth Race to Dubai title with victory at DP World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy claims his sixth Race to Dubai crown with victory at the DP World Tour Championship on Sunday.
Nov 17, 12:34
 Billy Horschel wins BMW PGA Championship in September 2024.
Billy Horschel beats Rory McIlroy in playoff to win BMW PGA Championship
Billy Horschel claims his second BMW PGA Championship, edging out Rory McIlroy in a pulsating playoff at Wentworth.
Sep 22, 18:14
 Rory McIlroy in action in September 2024.
Preview: BMW PGA Championship - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the latest edition of the BMW PGA Championship, which gets underway at Wentworth on Thursday.
Sep 18, 10:15
 Tommy Fleetwood after missing out on gold at the Olympics on August 4, 2024.
Fleetwood forced to settle for silver at Olympics as Scheffler wins gold in Paris
Scottie Scheffler claims yet another notable crown with victory at the Olympic Games, edging out Great Britain's Tommy Fleetwood into the silver-medal position.
Aug 4, 16:44
 Simone Biles in action on October 6, 2023
Paris Olympics 2024: The best athletes to look out for in each sport
Sports Mole looks at the best athletes to keep an eye out for in all 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jul 17, 12:41
 Brian Harman of the U.S. poses with the Claret Jug as he celebrates winning the 151st Open Championship on July 23, 2023
Preview: 2024 Open Championship - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 152nd edition of the Open Championship at Royal Troon, which gets underway on Thursday.
Jul 16, 11:00
 Rory McIlroy after missed putt on final green at US Open on June 16, 2024.
Rory McIlroy gifts Bryson DeChambeau US Open win at Pinehurst
Rory McIlroy's wait for a fifth major goes on as the Northern Irishman misses two short putts to hand Bryson DeChambeau the US Open at Pinehurst Resort.
Jun 16, 23:14
 Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024.
Preview: 2024 US Open - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 124th edition of the US Open at Pinehurst Resort, which gets underway on Thursday.
Jun 11, 16:15
 Xander Schauffele on way to winning US PGA Championship on May 19, 2024.
Xander Schauffele holds nerve to win US PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele holes a birdie putt on the final hole to win the US PGA Championship at Valhalla.
May 19, 23:26
 Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024.
Preview: 2024 US PGA Championship - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 106th edition of the US PGA Championship at Valhalla, which gets underway on Thursday.
May 14, 10:00
 Rory McIlroy during final round of Wells Fargo Championship on May 12, 2024.
Rory McIlroy produces stellar final round to win at Quail Hollow
Rory McIlroy produces one of the greatest final rounds of his career to win at Quail Hollow for the fourth time.
May 12, 22:43
 Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024.
Scottie Scheffler seals RBC Heritage win - what does it do for World Golf Rankings?
Scottie Scheffler cements his place at the top of the World Golf Rankings with victory at the RBC Heritage, but who are the other biggest movers in the standings?
Apr 22, 22:23
 Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning The Masters on April 14, 2024.
Scottie Scheffler blows away rivals to seal second Masters victory
World number one Scottie Scheffler secures his second Masters title with a four-shot victory at Augusta.
Apr 15, 08:51
 Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024.
Scottie Scheffler in three-way tie at Masters, Tiger Woods makes record cut
World number one Scottie Scheffler is in a three-way tie for the lead after the second round of the Masters, while Tiger Woods impressively makes the cut with ease.
Apr 13, 08:12
 Spain's Jon Rahm celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters on April 9, 2023
2024 Masters first round tee-times in full: Who is paired with Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Tiger Woods?
The first-round tee times for the 2024 Masters have been announced, with Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy being paired together.
Apr 9, 16:27
 Jon Rahm during final round of 2023 Masters on April 9.
Preview: The Masters 2024 - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 88th edition of The Masters at Augusta, which gets underway on Thursday.
Apr 9, 12:00
 Scottie Scheffler during round three of the Players Championship on March 16.
Scottie Scheffler makes history with Players Championship triumph
Scottie Scheffler records a majestic final-round 64 to successfully defend the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Mar 17, 22:30
 Wyndham Clark during second round of the Players Championship on March 15, 2024.
Wyndham Clark leads by four at halfway stage of Players Championship
Wyndham Clark shoots his second successive 65 to hold a four-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
Mar 15, 23:27
 Scottie Scheffler poses with the Players Championship trophy on March 12, 2023
Preview: The Players Championship 2024 - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 50th edition of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass which gets underway on Thursday.
Mar 12, 13:54
 Austin Eckroat during the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tournament on March 3, 2024.
Austin Eckroat holds nerve to win Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
Austin Eckroat holds his nerve on the Monday finish to win the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tournament in Florida.
Mar 4, 15:58
 Hideki Matsuyama on way to winning Genesis Invitational on February 18, 2024.
Hideki Matsuyama pulls off comeback victory at Genesis Invitational
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama produces a stunning final-round 62 to win the Genesis Invitational.
Feb 18, 23:18
 Rory McIlroy on his way to winning the Tour Championship and Fedex Cup on August 28, 2022.
Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic for fourth time
Rory McIlroy completes an astonishing turnaround in the second half of the Dubai Desert Classic to win the trophy for the fourth time.
Jan 21, 15:36
 Tommy Fleetwood during first round of the Open Championship on July 20, 2023.
Tommy Fleetwood turns down offer from LIV Tour
Tommy Fleetwood confirms that he will not be joining the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, despite receiving offers to defect from the PGA Tour.
Jan 20, 18:30
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