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Rory McIlroy

Northern Irish professional golfer

Rory McIlroy is a four-time major champion and former world number one golfer. He has had a successful career on both the European Tour and the PGA Tour, achieving significant earnings milestones at a young age. McIlroy has also represented Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, and Ireland in various golf competitions, including the Ryder Cup.

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Timeline

1989-05-04
Birth of Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish professional golfer, was born on May 4, 1989, in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. He was introduced to golf at a very young age by his father, who coached him and played a significant role in his early development.
1998
Wins Age 9-10 World Championships in Miami
Rory emerges victorious at the Age 9-10 World Championships in Miami, securing his first international title and showcasing his early success in golf.
2007-09-08
Rory McIlroy Turns Pro
On September 8, 2007, Rory McIlroy officially became a professional golfer.
2007-09-18
Rory McIlroy turns professional
Rory McIlroy officially became a professional golfer on September 18, 2007, just before the Quinn Direct British Masters. He signed with International Sports Management.
2008-01-27
Rory McIlroy enters top 200 of Official World Golf Ranking
On January 27, 2008, Rory McIlroy entered the top 200 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time.
2008-09-07
Rory McIlroy ties for first place at Omega European Masters
On September 7, 2008, Rory McIlroy held a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Omega European Masters but ended up tying for first place with Jean-François Lucquin and lost in a play-off.
2009-01-09
Rory McIlroy's First PGA Victory at Dubai Desert Classic
On January 9, 2009, Rory McIlroy achieved his first PGA victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, marking the beginning of a highly successful career in golf.
2011
Rory McIlroy breaks youngest champion record
In 2011, Rory McIlroy broke Jack Nicklaus' record as the youngest champion of the event in the modern era.
2011-04-07
McIlroy leads the Masters Tournament
On 7 April, McIlroy shot a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 in the first round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, taking the lead after the first day. He maintained his lead over the next few days but ultimately finished T15 at 4-under for the tournament.
2011-06-19
McIlroy wins the U.S. Open
On 19 June 2011, McIlroy won his first major championship victory at the U.S. Open at Congressional in Bethesda, Maryland. He set multiple records, including a new U.S. Open record for the 72-hole aggregate score of 268 (16-under).
2011-11-06
WGC-HSBC Champions
McIlroy finished tied for 4th at the WGC-HSBC Champions, which helped him move to a then career-high of number two in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2012-03-18
McIlroy loses number one ranking to Luke Donald
McIlroy lost his number one ranking to Luke Donald after Donald won the Transitions Championship.
2012-04-29
McIlroy loses top spot in world rankings to Donald again
McIlroy lost the top spot in the world rankings to Luke Donald again.
2012-08-12
McIlroy wins 2012 PGA Championship
McIlroy won the 2012 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island by a record margin of eight strokes.
2013-11-30
2013 Emirates Australian Open Victory
McIlroy won the 2013 Emirates Australian Open by beating Australian Adam Scott by one stroke on the 72nd hole.
2013-12-31
Engagement of Rory McIlroy and Caroline Wozniacki
Rory McIlroy proposed to Caroline Wozniacki on Sydney Harbour in Australia on New Year's Eve in 2013. They were set to marry in New York in 2014, but the engagement was called off by McIlroy in May of that year, shortly after sending out wedding invitations.
2014
Rory McIlroy wins PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy began his bid for a third consecutive victory and elusive fifth major title with a five-under 66, just as he did when he won the PGA Championship at Valhalla in 2014.
2014-07-20
2014 Open Championship Win
On 20 July 2014, McIlroy won the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool by two strokes over Rickie Fowler and Sergio García, marking his third major championship victory.
2014-10-01
Rory McIlroy named PGA Player of the Year
On October 1, 2014, Rory McIlroy was awarded the prestigious title of PGA Player of the Year. This accolade is particularly challenging to achieve as it is voted on exclusively by members of the PGA. Being recognized as the player of the year by fellow professionals holds significant importance in the world of golf.
2015-02-01
Omega Dubai Desert Classic Victory
McIlroy won the European Tour's Omega Dubai Desert Classic for a second time with a score of 22-under-par, matching the record set by Stephen Gallacher and Thomas Bjørn.
2015-05-03
WGC-Cadillac Match Play Victory
McIlroy won the WGC-Cadillac Match Play event held at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, becoming only the third player behind Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus to win 10 PGA tour events and four majors by the age of 25.
2015-05-16
Course-Record 61 at Wells Fargo Championship
While playing in the Wells Fargo Championship, McIlroy shot a course-record 61 at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, and went on to win the championship for a second time by 7 strokes with a tournament record score.
2015-11-22
DP World Tour Championship Victory
McIlroy won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, securing his third Race to Dubai title in four years.
2016-03-06
WGC-Cadillac Championship at Doral
McIlroy took a three-shot lead into the final round but finished two shots behind winner Adam Scott due to a two-over-par 74.
2016-09-05
Deutsche Bank Championship
McIlroy won the Deutsche Bank Championship in Norton, Massachusetts, finishing two shots clear of Paul Casey with a final round of 65.
2017-04
Rory McIlroy's Wedding to Erica Stoll
In April 2017, Rory McIlroy married Erica Stoll in a lavish ceremony at Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Ireland.
2018-03-18
Arnold Palmer Invitational Victory
On March 18, 2018, Rory McIlroy won the Arnold Palmer Invitational with a final-round 64, marking his first victory since the Tour Championship in 2016.
2019-06-09
RBC Canadian Open Victory
On June 9, 2019, Rory McIlroy won the RBC Canadian Open by 7 strokes in Hamilton, Ontario, shooting a final-round 61 to secure the title.
2019-08-25
Second FedEx Cup Victory
On August 25, 2019, Rory McIlroy clinched his second season-long FedEx Cup by winning the Tour Championship at East Lake Golf Club, earning the largest winning payout in golf history.
2019-08-28
Third Tour Championship Win
On August 28, 2019, Rory McIlroy won his third Tour Championship, by one stroke from Scottie Scheffler and Im Sung-jae, to claim his third FedEx Cup victory and earn an additional $18 million bonus, surpassing Tiger Woods's two FedEx Cup wins.
2019-11-03
WGC-HSBC Champions Tournament Victory
On November 3, 2019, Rory McIlroy won the WGC-HSBC Champions tournament in a playoff against Xander Schauffele, held outside of Shanghai, China.
2020-02-09
McIlroy becomes world number one golfer
On 9 February, Rory McIlroy gained the world number one ranking in golf, taking over from Brooks Koepka.
2020-05-17
McIlroy and Johnson win charity skins game
On 17 May 2020, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson won a charity skins game under the nearest-the-pin shot rule, raising £1.53 million for coronavirus relief funds.
2020-07-20
Jon Rahm becomes world number one golfer
On 20 July, Jon Rahm overtook Rory McIlroy to become the number one golfer in the Official World Golf Ranking.
2021-05
McIlroy wins Wells Fargo Championship
In May 2021, Rory McIlroy won the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina by one stroke, marking his 19th PGA Tour victory.
2021-08
McIlroy competes in Olympic Games
In August 2021, Rory McIlroy represented Ireland at the Olympic Games and finished in a tie for third place, losing in a 7-man playoff for the bronze medal.
2021-09
McIlroy plays in Ryder Cup
In September 2021, Rory McIlroy played on the European team in the Ryder Cup, but the US team won 19–9. McIlroy went 1–3–0 and won his Sunday singles match.
2021-10
McIlroy wins CJ Cup
In October 2021, Rory McIlroy won the CJ Cup at The Summit Club in Las Vegas, Nevada by one stroke, securing his 20th PGA Tour victory and life membership.
2022-01
McIlroy misses playoff at Dubai Desert Classic
In January 2022, Rory McIlroy was in contention to win the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic but missed out on a playoff by one stroke after hitting his second shot into the water on the final hole.
2022-04
McIlroy finishes as runner-up in Masters Tournament
In April 2022, Rory McIlroy finished as the runner-up in the Masters Tournament after a bogey-free 64 in the final round.
2024-04-11
Rory McIlroy's Masters History
Rory McIlroy, a four-time major championships winner, has a notable history at the Masters tournament. He has come close to winning the tournament multiple times and is aiming to achieve the prestigious career Grand Slam.
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Rory McIlroy

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