Rory McIlroy has been a prominent figure in the world of golf for more than a decade, consistently ranking among the top players globally and even securing the coveted no.1 spot. Although he achieved significant success in major tournaments early in his career, McIlroy has encountered a dry spell in recent years.
Having accumulated an impressive resume, he has secured more than 30 titles, which notably include five major championships.
How many majors has Rory McIlroy?
Rory McIlroy is a five-time major champion, winning the 2011 U.S. Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship, 2014 PGA Championship, and 2025 Masters Tournament.
Since his debut in major tournaments in 2007, McIlroy has consistently participated in all four majors, except for the 2015 British Open due to an ankle injury and the 2020 cancellation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
McIlroy hadn’t been able to capture the elusive Masters title until 2025, defeating Justin Rose in the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to finally win a green jacket and become only the sixth golfer to complete the career Grand Slam
A Grand Slam Champion
Rory McIlroy has join elite company with his win at the Masters Tournament on Sunday.
Previously only five men have won all four major championships, otherwise known as the career Grand Slam.
- Gene Sarazen: U.S. Open (1922), PGA Championship (1922), The Open Championship (1932), Masters (1935)
- Ben Hogan: PGA Championship (1946), U.S. Open (1948), Masters (1951), The Open Championship (1953)
- Gary Player: The Open Championship (1959), Masters (1961), PGA Championship (1962), U.S. Open (1965)
- Jack Nicklaus: U.S. Open (1962), Masters (1963), PGA Championship (1963), The Open Championship (1966)
- Tiger Woods: Masters (1997), PGA Championship (1999), U.S. Open (2000), Open Championship (2000)
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