Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who is a member of both the European and PGA Tours.

Rory McIlroy became the youngest-ever winner of both the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship in 2005. He won the European Amateur at Biella Golf Club, near Milan, Italy in August 2006. He became the second man to top the World Amateur Golf Ranking on 6 February 2007.

Rory McIlroy was awarded The Silver Medal as the leading amateur at the 2007 Open Championship. He turned professional on 18 September 2007. He is a four-time major champion and has won the 2011 U.S. Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship, and 2014 PGA Championship.

Rory McIlroy has made history as one of four players to win four majors by the age of 25. He has represented Europe, Great Britain & Ireland, as well as Ireland as both an amateur and a professional. He was named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year, in 2011 and 2014. For his services to sport, he was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2012 New Year Honours.

Who Are Rosie McDonald And Gerry McIlroy?

Rory McIlroy MBE is the only child of his parents, Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy. There is no readily available information regarding Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy’s family background, date of birth, parents, siblings, early life, education and career.

Gerry McIlroy introduced Rory to golf and demonstrated to him a correct grip. He worked multiple jobs to promote his son’s golf development. Rosie McDonald also helped Rory as she worked more shifts at the local 3M plant.