Rory McIlroy
Born: May 4, 1989 (age 35)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Hollywood, County Down
Nationality:
Northern Irish
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![Rory McIlroy in November 2024. Rory McIlroy in November 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/24/46/rory-mcilroy.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
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.
94 days ago
![Billy Horschel wins BMW PGA Championship in September 2024. Billy Horschel wins BMW PGA Championship in September 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
150 days ago
![Rory McIlroy in action in September 2024. Rory McIlroy in action in September 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
154 days ago
![Tommy Fleetwood after missing out on gold at the Olympics on August 4, 2024. Tommy Fleetwood after missing out on gold at the Olympics on August 4, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
199 days ago
![Simone Biles in action on October 6, 2023 Simone Biles in action on October 6, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
217 days ago
![Brian Harman of the U.S. poses with the Claret Jug as he celebrates winning the 151st Open Championship on July 23, 2023 Brian Harman of the U.S. poses with the Claret Jug as he celebrates winning the 151st Open Championship on July 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
218 days ago
![Rory McIlroy after missed putt on final green at US Open on June 16, 2024. Rory McIlroy after missed putt on final green at US Open on June 16, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
248 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024. Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
253 days ago
![Xander Schauffele on way to winning US PGA Championship on May 19, 2024. Xander Schauffele on way to winning US PGA Championship on May 19, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
276 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024. Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
281 days ago
![Rory McIlroy during final round of Wells Fargo Championship on May 12, 2024. Rory McIlroy during final round of Wells Fargo Championship on May 12, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
283 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024. Scottie Scheffler during win at RBC Heritage on April 21, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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?
303 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning The Masters on April 14, 2024. Scottie Scheffler celebrates winning The Masters on April 14, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
310 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024. Scottie Scheffler during second round at The Masters on April 12, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
312 days ago
![Spain's Jon Rahm celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters on April 9, 2023 Spain's Jon Rahm celebrates with his green jacket and the trophy after winning The Masters on April 9, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
316 days ago
![Jon Rahm during final round of 2023 Masters on April 9. Jon Rahm during final round of 2023 Masters on April 9.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: The Masters 2024 - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 88th edition of The Masters at Augusta, which gets underway on Thursday.
316 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler during round three of the Players Championship on March 16. Scottie Scheffler during round three of the Players Championship on March 16.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Scottie Scheffler makes history with Players Championship triumph
Scottie Scheffler records a majestic final-round 64 to successfully defend the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
339 days ago
![Wyndham Clark during second round of the Players Championship on March 15, 2024. Wyndham Clark during second round of the Players Championship on March 15, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
341 days ago
![Scottie Scheffler poses with the Players Championship trophy on March 12, 2023 Scottie Scheffler poses with the Players Championship trophy on March 12, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
344 days ago
![Austin Eckroat during the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tournament on March 3, 2024. Austin Eckroat during the Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches tournament on March 3, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
352 days ago
![Hideki Matsuyama on way to winning Genesis Invitational on February 18, 2024. Hideki Matsuyama on way to winning Genesis Invitational on February 18, 2024.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Hideki Matsuyama pulls off comeback victory at Genesis Invitational
Japan's Hideki Matsuyama produces a stunning final-round 62 to win the Genesis Invitational.
1 year ago
![Rory McIlroy on his way to winning the Tour Championship and Fedex Cup on August 28, 2022. Rory McIlroy on his way to winning the Tour Championship and Fedex Cup on August 28, 2022.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
1 year ago
![Tommy Fleetwood during first round of the Open Championship on July 20, 2023. Tommy Fleetwood during first round of the Open Championship on July 20, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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.
1 year ago
![Tommy Fleetwood during first round of the Open Championship on July 20, 2023. Tommy Fleetwood during first round of the Open Championship on July 20, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tommy Fleetwood edges out Rory McIlroy to win Dubai Invitational
Tommy Fleetwood snatches the inaugural Dubai Invitational from Rory McIlroy after a dramatic conclusion in the Middle East.
1 year ago
![Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023 Saracens' Owen Farrell lifts the trophy as they win the Premiership on May 27, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 70-61
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 70 to 61.
1 year ago
![Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023 Lionel Messi poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 80-71
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 80 to 71.
1 year ago
![Fiji players celebrate after the match on August 26, 2023 Fiji players celebrate after the match on August 26, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 100-91
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, starting with numbers 100 to 91.
1 year ago
![England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023 England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mary Earps wins 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year
England Women and Manchester United Women goalkeeper Mary Earps is crowned the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
1 year ago
![England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023 England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps pictured in October 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Mary Earps headlines six nominees for BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Manchester United Women and England Women goalkeeper Mary Earps headlines six nominees for the 2023 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
1 year ago
![Nicolai Hojgaard in action in September 2023. Nicolai Hojgaard in action in September 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Nicolai Hojgaard wins DP World Tour Championship
Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard shoots a final-round 64 to win the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.
1 year ago
![Rory McIlroy during singles at 2023 Ryder Cup on October 1, 2023. Rory McIlroy during singles at 2023 Ryder Cup on October 1, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Europe hold nerve to regain Ryder Cup
Europe regain the Ryder Cup with victory over USA, with Tommy Fleetwood sealing the win with four singles matches still out on the course.
1 year ago
![USA's Patrick Cantlay celebrates a win at the Ryder Cup on September 30, 2023. USA's Patrick Cantlay celebrates a win at the Ryder Cup on September 30, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
USA restore pride ahead of Ryder Cup singles
USA restore some pride ahead of Sunday's singles by reducing the deficit to 10.5-5.5 against Europe in the Ryder Cup.
1 year ago
![Europe post a record-breaking score against USA in Saturday's Ryder Cup foursomes on September 30, 2023. Europe post a record-breaking score against USA in Saturday's Ryder Cup foursomes on September 30, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Europe march on in Ryder Cup, extending lead over USA
Europe extend their Ryder Cup lead over USA to 9.5-2.5 after Saturday's foursomes, helped by a record-breaking display from Viktor Hovland and Ludvig Aberg.
1 year ago
![Viktor Hovland after holing a putt at the Ryder Cup on September 29, 2023. Viktor Hovland after holing a putt at the Ryder Cup on September 29, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Viktor Hovland, Jon Rahm heroics hand Europe control against USA in Ryder Cup
Europe establish a 6.5-1.5 lead against USA after day one of the 2023 Ryder Cup, helped by Viktor Hovland and Jon Rahm holing monster putts for a half on the final hole.
1 year ago
![Europe's Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland at Ryder Cup on September 29, 2023. Europe's Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland at Ryder Cup on September 29, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Europe whitewash USA in Friday's Ryder Cup foursomes
Europe storm into a 4-0 lead in the Ryder Cup after dominating Friday's foursomes at the Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
1 year ago
![Zach Johnson and Luke Donald ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Zach Johnson and Luke Donald ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Europe, USA announce opening foursomes for Ryder Cup
Europe and USA announce their opening session foursomes ahead of the start of the 44th Ryder Cup on Friday.
1 year ago
![Zach Johnson and Luke Donald ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup. Zach Johnson and Luke Donald ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: The Ryder Cup
Sports Mole previews the 44th Ryder Cup between Europe and USA, which commences on Friday at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club.
1 year ago
![Ryan Fox celebrates winning the BMW PGA Championship on September 17, 2023. Ryan Fox celebrates winning the BMW PGA Championship on September 17, 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ryan Fox makes late surge to win BMW PGA Championship
New Zealand's Ryan Fox birdies eight of the final 13 holes to record a one-shot victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
1 year ago
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Vincent Norrman wins Irish Open as Rory McIlroy falters
Sweden's Vincent Normann wins the Irish Open after emerging from a packed leaderboard at The K Club, with Rory McIlroy enduring a difficult final round.
1 year ago
![Ludvig Aberg in action in July 2023. Ludvig Aberg in action in July 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ludvig Aberg among European captain's pick for Ryder Cup
Ludvig Aberg is selected as one of Luke Donald's six European captain's picks for the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
1 year ago