Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. A multi-award-winning golfer, he reached the zenith of the Official World Golf Ranking on multiple occasions, accumulating over 100 weeks in that position. Making history, McIlroy is the first and only golfer to win the FedEx Cup three times. He is also recognized as a five-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S Open, the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2025 Masters Tournament. Following his 2025 Masters win, he achieved a modern career grand slam, a feat only previously accomplished by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.

McIlroy's accomplished amateur career saw him topping the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a week as a 17-year-old in 2007. Subsequently, he turned professional, making his mark on the European Tour swiftly. His first professional win was at the Dubai Desert Classic in 2009, while his initial PGA Tour victory was recorded at the Quail Hollow Championship in 2010. McIlroy's career includes a successful playoff record with 5 wins out of 7 on the PGA Tour.

Not only has McIlroy excelled individually, but he has also made substantial contributions to European team victories at the Ryder Cup in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2023. His efforts have earned him the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award twice, in 2011 and 2014, alongside multiple PGA Tour Player of the Year and the Vardon Trophy honors. Beyond his on-course achievements, McIlroy has made significant strides off the course, including founding TMRW Sports in 2022, an initiative launched alongside Tiger Woods and former Golf Channel executive Mike McCarley. He has also been an ambassador for major brands like Nike and TaylorMade, and was the namesake for the EA Sports' video game "Rory McIlroy PGA Tour".