Northern Irish golfer who won four majors by the age of 25 and reached world number one. After a long wait he completed the career grand slam at the Masters in 2025.
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1989Rory McIlroy born in HolywoodRory McIlroy is born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland.
2005Rory McIlroy wins the Irish Close at 16McIlroy becomes the youngest winner of both the West of Ireland and the Irish Close championships.
2006Rory McIlroy wins the European AmateurMcIlroy wins the European Amateur Championship.
2007Rory McIlroy low amateur at The OpenAt Carnoustie, McIlroy wins the silver medal as the best amateur.
2007Rory McIlroy turns professionalMcIlroy turns pro at 18.
2009Rory McIlroy wins the Dubai Desert ClassicMcIlroy wins his first professional title.
2010Rory McIlroy wins his first PGA Tour eventMcIlroy shoots a final-round 62 to win at Quail Hollow.
2010Rory McIlroy wins his first Ryder CupEurope win at Celtic Manor in McIlroy's debut.
2011Rory McIlroy collapses at the MastersLeading by four, McIlroy shoots 80 in the final round at Augusta.
2011Rory McIlroy wins the US OpenTwo months later, McIlroy wins at Congressional by eight shots with a record score.
2012Rory McIlroy becomes world number oneMcIlroy reaches the top of the world ranking for the first time.
2012Rory McIlroy wins the PGA ChampionshipMcIlroy wins at Kiawah Island by eight shots.
2012Rory McIlroy wins the Miracle at MedinahEurope come back from 10–6 down to win the Ryder Cup. McIlroy nearly misses his tee time on the final day.
2014Rory McIlroy wins The OpenMcIlroy leads from start to finish at Royal Liverpool.
2014Rory McIlroy wins a second PGA ChampionshipMcIlroy wins at Valhalla in near darkness for his fourth major.
2016Rory McIlroy wins the FedEx CupMcIlroy wins the season-long PGA Tour title for the first time.
2017Rory McIlroy marries Erica StollMcIlroy marries Erica Stoll in Ireland.
2018Rory McIlroy wins the Ryder Cup in ParisEurope beat the US at Le Golf National.
2019Rory McIlroy wins a second FedEx CupMcIlroy wins the Tour Championship.
2022Rory McIlroy wins a record third FedEx CupMcIlroy is the first player to win the title three times, while leading the PGA Tour players against LIV Golf.
2023Rory McIlroy wins the Ryder Cup in RomeEurope beat the US at Marco Simone.
2024Rory McIlroy misses out at the US OpenMcIlroy misses two short putts late and loses by one to Bryson DeChambeau.
2025Rory McIlroy wins The PlayersMcIlroy wins The Players Championship in a playoff.
2025Rory McIlroy completes the career grand slamMcIlroy beats Justin Rose in a playoff to win the Masters, his first major in eleven years.
2025Rory McIlroy wins the Ryder Cup at BethpageEurope win 15–13 for their first away victory since 2012.
2025Rory McIlroy wins a seventh Race to DubaiMcIlroy tops the European Tour standings for the seventh time.
2026Rory McIlroy wins a second MastersMcIlroy defends his title by one shot from Scottie Scheffler.