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How many times has Rory McIlroy won the PGA Tour?
McIlroy, 29, is now one of seven golfers to win 15 times on the PGA Tour, joining a group that includes Fred Couples and Corey Pavin. If the shoe fits ….
When was Rory McIlroy's last win?
His first win in The Players was also his first pro victory in 364 days. His last trophy came in the 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 18. McIlroy’s one-shot victory over Jim Furyk also got him over the hump this season in which he posted five top-6 finishes in five starts.
How old was Rory McIlroy when he won the 2007 World Amateur Golf Ranking?
McIlroy had a successful amateur career, topping the World Amateur Golf Ranking for one week as a 17-year-old in 2007. Later that year, he turned professional and soon established himself on the European Tour.
Where did Rory McIlroy learn golf?
He learned his early golf at the Holywood Golf Club, which he still retains as his home course.
How did Rory McIlroy finish the season?
McIlroy finished the regular season third in the FedEx Cup standings. At The Barclays, the first of four playoff events, he finished in a tie for 24th, dropping him to fourth in the standings. McIlroy won the following week at the Deutsche Bank Championship to take the top spot in the standings. McIlroy entered the final round three strokes behind Louis Oosthuizen and defeated him by one stroke. The win also put McIlroy at the top of the PGA Tour money list. McIlroy's success continued the following week when he won the BMW Championship. He was 40-under par for his two playoff tournament victories. With the win, he became the first European to win four PGA Tour events in a single season and the only person other than Tiger Woods to win four events in a season since 2005.
What happened to Rory McIlroy?
McIlroy took a month off from competitive golf. At The Open Championship he struggled in tough weather over a difficult layout at Royal St George's Golf Club, failing to contend with the conditions. He was again a non-factor at the PGA Championship at Atlanta Athletic Club after injuring his wrist on the 3rd hole of the first round after attempting to play a stroke from behind a tree root. McIlroy went on to win the Lake Malaren Shanghai Masters in a playoff against Anthony Kim. In November, he finished tied for 4th at the WGC-HSBC Champions to move to a then career-high of number two in the Official World Golf Ranking. In December 2011, he won the UBS Hong Kong Open by two strokes.
How old was Rory McIlroy when he shot 61?
In July 2005, at age 16 , McIlroy shot a new competitive course record score of 61 on the Dunluce links of Royal Portrush Golf Club. 16 years old, he was part of the combined Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland team at the 2005 European Amateur Team Championship.
Why did Rory McIlroy get a two shot penalty?
In January, McIlroy was hit with a two-shot penalty for not taking proper and full relief after driving onto a spectator pathway in the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Champion ship, his first event of the season. He was alerted to his mistake by Scottish caddie Dave Renwick after his round and, after signing for a 70 instead of a 68 to reflect the penalty, he told reporters: "There are many stupid rules in golf and this is one of them." The two-shot penalty ultimately cost him dearly, as he lost the tournament by a single shot.
What was Rory McIlroy's bogey free score?
On 7 April, McIlroy shot a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 in the first round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia to take the lead after the first day of the four-day competition. At the time, he was the youngest player to lead the Masters Tournament at the close of the first day. On Friday, he shot 69 to lead by two strokes over Jason Day with a 10-under-par score. On Saturday, he shot 70 to finish at 12-under-par, four strokes ahead of four other challengers. However, on the fourth and final day, he shot the worst round in history by any professional golfer leading after the third round of the Masters Tournament. McIlroy scored one-over-par 37 on the first nine, and still had the lead, but shot a round of 80, finishing T15 at 4-under for the tournament.
Who won the 2011 US Open?
In 2011 he won the US Open, played at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda Maryland, with a total score of 268 (-16). Runner up was Jason Day (-8). In 2012 he won the PGA Championship, played at the Ocean Course of the Kaiwah Island Golf Resort in Kiawa Island South Carolina, with a total score of 275 (-13) Runner up was David Lynn (-15).
Where did Rickie Fowler play in 2014?
In 2014 he won the Open Championship, played at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Merseyside England, with a total score of 271 (-17). Defeating Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia by two shots. In 2014 he won a second PGA Championship.
How many majors has Rory McIlroy won?
Rory McIlroy is one of the world's most well-known golfers, but his closet is still lacking one thing: a green jacket. The Northern Irishman has won four majors in his career, but none of those have been the Masters. McIlroy hasn't often played poorly at Augusta National Golf Club, but he's never found himself at the top ...
How many under did Rory McIlroy finish at the Masters?
He was on the brink of contention for the first three rounds, but really only stormed up the leaderboard on Sunday with a 66 to finish at 12 under.
How many shots did Rory McIlroy have in the first six holes?
It came less than a month after McIlroy won The Open Championship. McIlroy opened the fourth round with a one-shot advantage before bogeying twice in the first six holes to give that right up. He fell behind by as many as three shots, but an eagle on 10 and birdies on 13 and 17 set McIlroy up for a par to win it.
What was Rory McIlroy's first day of the 2011 Masters?
McIlroy opened the 2011 tournament with a bogey-free, 7-under 65 to lead after the first day of the 2011 Masters. A 69 on Friday kept McIlroy two strokes clear of Jason Day. A 70 on Saturday put McIlroy at 12-under par and four shots ahead of anyone else. In the final round, McIlroy shot one over on the front nine but imploded on the back, shooting a 7-over 43 and finishing with an 80 in the final round. That left him in a tie for 15th at 4 under for the tournament after an epic collapse.
How old is Rory McIlroy at the Masters?
In 2019, McIlroy tied for 21st at the Masters, eight shots off Tiger Woods' winning score. The 2020 Masters present an opportunity for the 31-year old McIlroy to complete a career grand slam ...
How many times has Rory McIlroy made the cut?
He's made the cut 10 times , finished top-25 nine times, top-10 five times and top-5 twice. But the best McIlroy has ever finished at the Masters was a fourth-place finish in 2014. A few of McIlroy's most notable Masters appearances include:
Where was the 2012 PGA Championship played?
The 2012 PGA was played at the Ocean Course of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina. McIlroy pulled away in the final round with a bogey-free, 6-under 66. The victory margin marked a record for the PGA championship that had previously been held by Jack Nicklaus for a seven-shot win.
How old was Rory McIlroy when he joined Holywood Golf Club?
McIlroy was taken to the driving range aged 18 months, immediately fell in love with the game and joined Holywood Golf Club at an unprecedented age of 7. His parents, Rosie and Gerry, worked extreme hours to support their son’s international junior and amateur golf career.
How many times a week does Rory McIlroy work out?
Starting in 2010, McIlroy was reportedly working out five times a week for 90 minutes at a time.
What car did McIlroy drive?
McIlroy is a known automobile enthusiast, having once purchased a Ferrari F12 from Ian Poulter, while he has also been seen driving such luxury fast cars as a Ferrari F430, Lamborghini Aventador and a Bugatti Veyron.
Why did Rory McIlroy quit the European Tour?
In January 2019, McIlroy faced controversy for admitting he may forfeit his European Tour membership in favor of focusing on the PGA Tour – admitting that with an American wife and a Florida base, his life and career were transitioning to the U.S.
When did Rory McIlroy split from Horizon?
Horizon then counter-sued McIlroy for breach of contract and damages. McIlroy split with Horizon in 2013 to form his own management company, Rory McIlroy Inc.
Who is Rory McIlroy engaged to?
McIlroy was engaged to women's tennis star Caroline Wozniacki following a romantic proposal on Sydney Harbour in Australia on New Year's Eve in 2013. They were scheduled to marry in New York in 2014, but in May of that year McIlroy called off the engagement only days after the couple had sent out wedding invitations.
Who was the first golfer to appear on the cover of Men's Health magazine?
With his ripped physique, McIlroy was the first golfer to appear on the cover of Men's Health magazine. Critics such as Chamblee suggested excess training would leave McIlroy vulnerable to injuries similar to Tiger Woods.
Rory McIlroy schedule and results: 2022
One tournament McIlroy won’t be playing is the Scottish Open at Renaissance.
Rory McIlroy schedule and results: 2021
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship (Abu Dhabi GC) 3 Farmers Insurance Open (Torrey Pines) T16 Waste Management Phoenix Open (TPC Scottsdale) T13 Genesis Invitational (Riviera) MC WGC-Workday Championship (The Concession) T6 Arnold Palmer Invitational (Bay Hill) T10 The Players Championship (TPC Sawgrass) MC WGC-Dell Match Play (Austin CC) 1st round The Masters (Augusta National) MC Wells Fargo Championship (Quail Hollow) WON PGA Championship (Kiawah Island) T49 The Memorial (Muirfield Village) T18 US Open (Torrey Pines) T7 DDF Irish Open (Mount Juliet) T59 Abrdn Scottish Open (Renaissance) MC The Open (Royal St George’s) T46 Olympic Games (Kasumigaseki) T4 WGC-FedEx St Jude Invitational (TPC Southwind) T12 The Northern Trust (Liberty National) T43 BMW Championship (Caves Valley) 4 Tour Championship (East Lake) T14 Ryder Cup (Whistling Straits) LOST The CJ Cup (Summit) WON DP World Tour Championship (Jumeirah) T6 Hero World Challenge (Albany) 18.
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What is Rory McIlroy PGA Tour?
Genre (s) Sports. Mode (s) Single-player, multiplayer. Rory McIlroy PGA Tour is a sports video game developed by EA Tiburon and published by Electronic Arts for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is an entry in the EA Sports PGA Tour franchise, and was the first series since 1999 not to feature Tiger Woods as its namesake, ...
What are the new features in the Rory McIlroy PGA Tour?
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour contains some new features, assists and gameplay changes. New Backswing Meter, Aiming Arc, and putt read features were added to assist players in making accurate shots. Three main swing modes are offered; "Arcade", which uses the analog sticks to swing and allows application of spin to the ball in mid-air, the traditional "3-Click", and "Tour"—an advanced mode similar to Arcade mode, but with no assists enabled at all and higher sensitivity. Players can toggle individual assists to customize their experience.
How many courses does Rory McIlroy have?
TPC Scottsdale was a pre-order exclusive. Additional courses will be added through downloadable content. Four fantasy courses are also offered, including one based on the Battlefield 4 map Paracel Storm, the Grand Canyon, and a nightclub -themed course for the game's new challenge mode.
When did Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14 come out?
Development. Electronic Arts' PGA Tour franchise was placed on a hiatus following its 2013 release, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14; in October 2013, EA announced that the game would also be the final installment in the series co-branded with Tiger Woods, and that he would be replaced by a new title golfer for its next edition.
Who is the commentator on the PGA Tour?
Rory McIlroy PGA Tour features Golf Channel in-game presentation. Golf Channel analysts Rich Lerner and Frank Nobilo replaced CBS Sports ' Jim Na ntz and David Feherty as the game's commentators.
Overview
Professional career
McIlroy turned professional on 18 September 2007, the day before the Quinn Direct British Masters. He signed with International Sports Management. At the Quinn Direct British Masters, McIlroy shot 290 (+2), which put him in a tie for 42nd place. He finished in 3rd place at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championshipin October. The next week, he secured his card for 2008 by finishing in a tie for 4t…
Early life, family, and early golf playing
Mcllroy was born on 4 May 1989 in Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, as the only child of Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy. He attended St. Patrick's Primary School and then Sullivan Upper School.
He was introduced to golf at an exceptionally young age by his father, who coached him. Gerry McIlroy is a fine golfer himself, who once played at a scrat…
Amateur career
At the age of 15, McIlroy was a member of the Irish team at the 2004 European Boys' Team Championship and of Europe's winning 2004 Junior Ryder Cup team against United States on foreign soil in Ohio.
In 2005, he became the youngest-ever winner of both the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship. Mcllroy retained the West of Ireland Championship in 2006 and follo…
Technique, additional mentors and coaches
McIlroy employs the interlocking grip on full shots. He has worked with various professional golfers since he was young, including Darren Clarke, Nick Faldo, and Graeme McDowell. McDowell frequently plays practice rounds at Tour events with McIlroy.
McIlroy obtained putting assistance and instruction from Dave Stockton, a retired PGA Tour player who works as a putting instructor. He was first managed by Englishman Andrew "Chubby" Chand…
Controversies
In March 2015, McIlroy threw a club into the water at the WGC-Cadillac Championship after hitting his ball into the water on the par-5 eighth hole during the second round at Doral. McIlroy subsequently apologised for throwing the club saying: "It felt good at the time but now I regret it. Frustration got the better of me."
On the eve of the Open Championship in 2016, McIlroy said he would not watch the golf tournam…
Endorsements
McIlroy has been cited as the most exciting young prospect in golf and as having the potential to become one of the highest earners in sports in terms of endorsements. In 2013 SportsPro rated him the third-most marketable athlete in the world (after Neymar and Lionel Messi). In January 2013 he signed a large endorsement deal with Nike, with wide speculation on its terms. Initial rumours of a 10-year/$250 million accord ratcheted down to a more likely $100 million deal of a…
Personal life
McIlroy was raised Roman Catholic and has self-identified as Irish, Northern Irish, and British. He carries a British passport, although he usually is reluctant to discuss his nationality at length. In June 2014, McIlroy declared that he would represent Ireland (if he qualified) at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games, where golf became an Olympic event for the first time since 1904. In 2012 he had expressed an interest in representing Great Britainas opposed to Ireland; however, in Januar…