Rory McIlroy Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 8½ in |
Weight | 73 kg |
Date of Birth | May 4, 1989 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Rory McIlroy is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who is best known for being a member of the European and PGA Tours. As of November 2022, he is world number one in the Official World Golf Ranking and has won several tournaments such as PGA Championship, Open Championship, and U.S. Open. He has also participated in a variety of other tournaments such as European Amateur Team Championship, Walker Cup, Target World Challenge, UBS Hong Kong Open, WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Nedbank Golf Challenge, Masters Tournament, and many more. During the course of his career, Rory has been the recipient of numerous honors like PGA‘s “Player of the Year”, “Byron Nelson Award”, and “FedEx Cup Champion”.
Born Name
Rory McIlroy
Nick Name
Rors, Wee-Mac

Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Rory McIlroy started his primary education at St. Patrick’s Primary School. He was then enrolled in Sullivan Upper School in Holywood, Belfast.
He started his golf education at the Holywood Golf Club. Soon, Michael Bannon took him under his wings and shaped his career.
In 2004, he did win the college golf scholarship from East Tennessee State University, but opted against joining the university to continue his amateur golf career in Europe.
Occupation
Professional Golf Player
Family
- Father – Gerry McIlroy (Former Amateur Golf Player)
- Mother – Rosie McIlroy
- Siblings – None
Manager
Rory McIlroy was earlier represented by Horizon Sports Management.
However, in 2013, he terminated his contract with the agency and founded Rory McIlroy Inc. to look after his commercial interests.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 8½ in or 174 cm
Weight
73 kg or 161 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rory McIlroy dated –

Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Curly hair
- Speckles on the face

Brand Endorsements
Over the past few years, McIlroy has emerged as one of the most marketable stars and Nike moved quickly to snap him on a long-term deal in 2013. He was featured in a number of ad campaigns including one in which he starred with Manchester United star Wayne Rooney.
He also has endorsement deals with Jumeirah group, EA Sports, Bose music, and Titleist, which produces golf balls and other accessories for the game.
He has been seen in TV commercials for –
- Omega Watches (August 2014)
- FedEx Playoffs Tour Championship by Coca-Cola (September 2014)
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
- Being one of the best young golfers around
- Being one of the most high profiled Northern Ireland sportspersons
First TV Show
His first TV appearance came in the TV series Kelly as himself in an episode dated September 24, 2004.
Personal Trainer
In 2010, Rory hired Steve McGregor to upgrade his fitness and to take the final step towards stardom in golf. Steve initially focused on bridging the gap between his strong right side and the weaker left side. Therefore, his workout was dominated by lots of single-arm dumbbell moves.
Special emphasis was also placed on making the lower body stronger, which helped him inject explosive power in his swings. It also made him more stable while hitting the balls over a long distance. For the same goal, he also worked on his core.
You can take a look at his sample workout in the video below, made in collaboration with Nike.
Steve also made him flip his unhealthy eating habits for disciplined eating habits. He was asked to eat lots of chicken and broccoli to fuel his weight loss program and he went to 16 percent body fat from 22 percent.
Rory McIlroy Favorite Things
- Role Model – Tiger Woods
- Ulster Rugby Player – Darren Cave
- Car – McLaren P1
- Beer – Heineken
- Band – Coldplay
Source – Belfast Live

Rory McIlroy Facts
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