Rory McIlroy
Born: May 4, 1989 (age 35)
Height: 5' 8.5" (175cm)
Hometown: Hollywood, County Down
Nationality: 
Northern Irish
Northern Irish
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"I didn't aim for the creek': Rory McIlroy reflects on nerve-shredding epic Masters win, comments on 13th hole capitulation
Rory McIlroy admits he began the final round of his epic Masters win feeling "unbelievably nervous" before closing it out in a playoff with Justin Rose.
16 days ago
Rory McIlroy leads defiant Bryson DeChambeau ahead of final-round Masters showdown
Rory McIlroy holds a two-shot lead over Bryson Dechambeau after a Masters third round where both showcased their brilliance at Augusta.
18 days ago
The Masters 2025 predictions: Who could challenge Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler for the Green Jacket at Augusta?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at some of the players who could claim the illustrious Green Jacket at Augusta National in the 2025 Masters.
21 days ago
Can you name every multiple Masters winner?
Following Scottie Scheffler's second Masters title in 2024, Sports Mole challenges you to name every multiple winner at Augusta.
24 days ago
Rory McIlroy breezes to Players Championship playoff triumph over J.J. Spaun
Rory McIlroy wins his second Players Championship title with a comfortable playoff victory over J.J. Spaun on Monday.
44 days ago
Rory McIlroy, J.J. Spaun face Players Championship playoff after nerve-shredding final round
Rory McIlroy and J.J. Spaun will contest a Players Championship playoff on Monday after a dramatic final round at a wet Sawgrass.
45 days ago
Tiger Woods reveals new injury setback ahead of the Players Championship, will he miss the Masters?
Tiger Woods undergoes surgery on a ruptured Achilles suffered at home, putting his entire 2025 season in serious doubt.
50 days ago
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.
164 days ago
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.
220 days ago
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.
224 days ago
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.
269 days ago
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.
287 days ago
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.
288 days ago
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.
318 days ago
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.
323 days ago
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.
346 days ago
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.
351 days ago
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.
353 days ago
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?
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Preview: The Masters 2024 - predictions, course guide, preview
Sports Mole previews the 88th edition of The Masters at Augusta, which gets underway on Thursday.
1 year ago
Scottie Scheffler makes history with Players Championship triumph
Scottie Scheffler records a majestic final-round 64 to successfully defend the Players Championship at Sawgrass.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
