From Ryder Cup glory to life beyond the sport, see images of the golf champion over the years.
Rory McIlroy, born May 4, 1989, is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland. He turned pro in 2007 at just 18 years old and quickly rose to become one of the sport’s top players. Over the course of his career, McIlroy has won 28 PGA Tour titles, 18 European Tour titles, and several other international tournaments. He secured his first major win at the U.S. Open in 2011 at the age of 22, and has since added more.
In 2025, McIlroy reached a pivotal milestone: he helped lead Team Europe to a 15–13 victory over the U.S. in the Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black, securing Europe’s win on American soil. His performance was key in the triumph, contributing significantly in multiple matches.
The following year, Rory won his second consecutive Masters title.
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Rory McIlroy At The Farmers Insurance Golf Tournament
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his tee shot on the fifth hole of the South Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course during the third round of the Farmers Insurance golf tournament in San Diego on Jan. 25, 2020.
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Rory McIlroy At The Genesis Invitational Final Round
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 3rd hole in the final round of the Genesis Invitational at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades on Feb. 16, 2020. He watched his golf ball carefully.
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Rory McIlroy At The WGC Mexico Championship
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland competes during the last round of the WGC Mexico Championship, held at the Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City on Feb. 23, 2020. He watched carefully as his golf ball traveled after being hit.
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Rory McIlroy At The Bay Hill Golf Tournament
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament in Orlando on March 8, 2020. He looked incredibly focused.
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Rory McIlroy At The Players Championship Golf Tournament
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Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, reacts to a missed putt on the third hole during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach on March 12, 2020. He looked rather disappointed.
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Rory McIlroy at the Arnold Palmer Invitational
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Rory McIlroy seen at a press conference following practice for the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 5, 2025, in Orlando, Florida.
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Rory McIlroy and His Wife
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Rory McIlroy smiles with his wife Erica Stoll during the Par Three Contest ahead of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Ryder Cup 2025 – Singles Matches
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Rory McIlroy of Team Europe is seen celebrating!He is doused with Moët & Chandon champagne after Team Europe’s 15-13 win over Team United States during the Sunday singles matches of the 2025 Ryder Cup at Black Course at Bethpage State Park Golf Course on September 28, 2025 in Farmingdale, New York.
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