Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who has been one of the leading names in the world of sport for nearly two decades.
McIlroy first came to light in the world of golf back in 2005 when he appeared as a 16-year-old in the British Masters.
Since then, McIlroy has had one of the best careers on the PGA Tour, winning four majors before the age of 24 and finally achieving the Career Grand Slam in 2025.
The Golfing Gazette takes a look at the numbers and facts behind the career of one of golf’s all-time greats.
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Rory McIlroy age and height
Rory Daniel McIlroy was born in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, on May 4, 1989. McIlroy is of average height at 5 feet 10 inches.
Rory McIlroy world ranking
Rory McIlroy has been among the top players in golf for some time now and has spent more than 100 weeks as the world number one throughout his career.
He was only overtaken by Xander Schauffele as the second-best player in the world in 2024, but reclaimed his place as Scottie Scheffler’s nearest competitor in 2025.
Rory McIlroy majors
McIlroy is on the exclusive list of players to have won every major championship, otherwise known as the Career Grand Slam.
The Northern Irishman won four majors by the time he was 24, but had yet to win The Masters until 2025. McIlroy’s victory at Augusta National was one of the greatest moments in sport.
Rory McIlroy net worth
Rory McIlroy is one of the most successful professional golfers of all time, both on and off the course.
McIlroy has won huge prize money for his performances and also had many lucrative sponsorship deals over the years. His net worth is around $250 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Rory McIlroy caddie
Harry Diamond is Rory McIlroy’s close friend and caddie. Diamond only got on the bag back in 2017 after McIlroy parted ways with JP Fitzgerald, who helped him win his first four majors.
Rory McIlroy wife and children
Rory McIlroy has been married to Erica Stoll since 2017. The couple made the headlines in 2024 when they planned to get divorced, only for the couple to call things off before the US Open.
Rory and Erica have one child, Poppy, who was born in 2020.
Rory McIlroy parents
Rory McIlroy’s father, Gerry, was a keen golfer himself as a youngster and was even down to a scratch handicap before opting to coach Rory.
Rory’s mother, Rosie, is widely known to have worked multiple jobs to help him pursue his golf dream. Both are from Northern Ireland.
Rory McIlroy social media
Rory McIlroy is one of the biggest names in sports on social media and has over three million followers on Instagram. His account can be found under @rorymcilroy.
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