Here's what to know about McIlroy's roots, from his hometown and upbringing, to his young golf career before he emerged as ...

McIlroy didn't play his best Thursday at Royal Portrush but shot 1-under 70 and is three shots off the 18-hole lead.

Rory McIlroy’s unusual solution to fix golf’s lagging TV ratings By: James Colgan But he’s played well since, earning a runner-up in 2022, a 4th in 2015, and T5-finishes in 2018 and 2022.

So here is our final major big board of the year, ranking the top 30 golfers in the field. This is not simply the 30 best ...

Rory McIlroy's time off allowed him to fully process his Masters win, and his week at the Scottish Open showed he's ready for ...

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2025 Masters Tournament after the first playoff hole on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia.

Rory McIlroy’s close calls at the Masters. 2011: In his third career start at Augusta, McIlroy led or shared the lead after each of the first three rounds, and entering the final round, he was ...

Rory McIlroy has the chance to join elite company with a win at the Masters Tournament on Sunday. Only five men have won all four major championships, otherwise known as the career Grand Slam ...

Rory McIlroy’s close calls at the Masters. 2011: In his third career start at Augusta, McIlroy led or shared the lead after each of the first three rounds, and entering the final round, he was ...

In total, McIlroy played 27 worldwide tournaments -- his most since 2009 -- and the most competitive rounds of his career. Don't expect that type of workload to continue for the 35-year-old. Rory ...