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Facts
| Born | May 4, 1989 (age 36) • Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Awards And Honors | Masters Tournament (2025) • Ryder Cup (2018) • PGA Championship (2014) • British Open (2014) • Ryder Cup (2014) • Ryder Cup (2012) • PGA Championship (2012) • U.S. Open (2011) • Ryder Cup (2010) • FedEx Cup (2019) • FedEx Cup (2016) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Year Turned Pro | 2007 |
| Place Of Residence | Holywood, Northern Ireland |
| Professional Wins | Players Championship (2019) • DP World Tour Championship (2012) • Australian Open (2013) • British Open (2014) • Dubai Desert Classic (2009) • World Golf Championships-Cadillac Match Play (2015) • World Golf Championships-HSBC Champions (2019) • Honda Classic (2012) • PGA Championship (2012) • UBS Hong Kong Open (2011) • Deutsche Bank Championship (2016) • Tour Championship (2019) • Arnold Palmer Invitational (2018) • RBC Canadian Open (2019) • DP World Tour Championship (2015) • BMW Championship (2012) • BMW PGA Championship (2014) • Omega Dubai Desert Classic (2015) • Dubai Duty Free Irish Open (2016) • World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational (2014) • Wells Fargo Championship (2015) • Quail Hollow Championship (2010) • PGA Championship (2014) • Tour Championship (2016) • Deutsche Bank Championship (2012) • Shanghai Masters (2011) • U.S. Open (2011) |
| Twitter Handle | @McIlroyRory |
| Instagram Username | rorymcilroy |
Top Questions
When was Rory McIlroy born?
Rory McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, in Holywood, Northern Ireland.
How tall is Rory McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy stands 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 metres) tall.
Did You Know?
- By age 23, McIlroy had already won two of golf's four major championships—the U.S. Open in 2011 and the PGA Championship in 2012—and risen to the rank of number one golfer in the world.
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