Rory Daniel McIlroy, a professional golfer from Northern Ireland was born on May 4, 1989. Rory McIlroy competes on both the European and PGA Tours. As a professional and amateur, Rory has represented Ireland, Great Britain, and Europe. He represented Europe in the Ryder Cup matches against the United States in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021.
In 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018, Europe prevailed. He has received the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year award twice, in 2011 and 2014, for his individual and team accomplishments.
Rory McIlroy has won 37 times in his professional career, including 24 times on the PGA Tour, 16 times on the European Tour, one each on the Asian Tour and PGA Tour of Australasia, and four times in other events. Rory has been atop the Official World Golf Ranking for 122 weeks; on March 4, 2012, he reached his highest position of 1.
Which major championships has Rory McIlroy won?
Rory McIlroy won four major championships, including the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, the U.S. Open in 2011, and The Open Championship in 2014.
On June 19, 2011, at the U.S. Open at Congressional in Bethesda, Maryland, Rory won his first major championship. Throughout the entire week, Rory's level of play was unmatched, and his dominance of the game is demonstrated by his 8-stroke advantage over Jason Day, who took second place. In addition to breaking several records, Rory's victory included a new U.S. Open record with a 72-hole total score of 268 (16-under).
On South Carolina's Kiawah Island (Ocean Course), on August 12, 2012, Rory triumphed in the 2012 PGA Championship. With a birdie on the last hole, Rory won by eight strokes, breaking the previous record of the PGA Championship.
With a three-stroke advantage going into the final round, Rory dominated the competition by shooting a perfect 66 with no bogeys. Since Seve Ballesteros' 1980 Masters victory, Rory became the youngest major winner at the time, with this victory at age 22.
Rory defeated Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia by two strokes to win the 2014 Open Championship on July 20 at Royal Liverpool. He had been in the lead after every round of the tournament, and the victory was his third major championship overall. The only golfers to win both the Silver and the Gold Medals at The Open Championship are Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods.
Rory defeated Phil Mickelson by one shot to win the 2014 PGA Championship at Valhalla in Louisville, Kentucky, one week after winning his first-ever WGC event at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. This victory was Rory McIlroy's fourth major victory.
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FAQ's On Rory McIlroy Major Won
A. Rory McIlroy has won four major championships: the U.S. Open (2011), the PGA Championship (2012, 2014), and The Open Championship (2014).
A. Rory McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, making him 34 years old as of July 2023.
A. The net worth of Rory McIlroy is estimated to be $170 million as of July 2023.
A. Rory McIlroy’s wife is Erica Stoll.
A. Rory McIlroy grew up in Hollywood, Northern Island.
