Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy, born on May 4, 1989, in Holywood, Northern Ireland, is a talented golfer. His love for golf started at a young age, and he quickly showed promise on the course. McIlroy's dedication and hard work paid off as he rose through the ranks of junior golf. He turned professional at a young age and soon made a name for himself on the international golf circuit. With his powerful drives and precise putting, McIlroy has won numerous championships, including multiple major titles. Off the course, he is known for his charitable work and dedication to growing the game of golf worldwide.

Some of his major achievements have been enlisted below:

• At the age of 17, Rory was ranked No.1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking that he sustained for one week.
• Bagged his first victory at the European Tour in 2009 and in the year 2011, he became the youngest golfer to collect €10 million on the European Tour
• Won the U.S. Open 2011 with a margin of 8 strokes
• Dominated the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014 with a margin of 8 strokes and 1 stroke, respectively
• Won the Open Championship of 2014 with a margin of 2 strokes
• The year 2012, proved to be fortunate for Rory as he won the PGA Player of the Year award, Vardon Trophy, Byron Nelson Award, Mark H. McCormack Award and the Laureus World Sports Award.
• In 2014, he was voted as the European Tour Golfer of the Year and bestowed with the RTÉ Sports Person of the Year.