He’s the kid from Holywood who became a global superstar, a five-time major champion, and a Dubai fan favourite. But how closely have you followed Rory McIlroy’s incredible journey from teenage prodigy to one of the most recognisable names in golf? Test your knowledge with these 10 questions!
1. In which year did Rory McIlroy win his first major championship, and which major was it?
A) 2010 – The Masters
B) 2011 – U.S. Open
C) 2012 – PGA Championship
D) 2011 – The Open Championship
2. At what age did McIlroy famously shoot a round of 61 on the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush?
A) 14
B) 16
C) 18
D) 20
3. Rory McIlroy captured the Race to Dubai title for the first time in which year?
A) 2009
B) 2011
C) 2012
D) 2014
4. Which major championship did Rory win by a record 8-shot margin?
A) The Open Championship
B) U.S. Open
C) PGA Championship
D) The Masters
5. McIlroy has won multiple titles at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic. In what year did he claim his first victory in this event?
A) 2008
B) 2009
C) 2010
D) 2012
6. Rory McIlroy won The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. What year did this victory complete three legs of the career Grand Slam?
A) 2012
B) 2013
C) 2014
D) 2015
7. Which golf club in Northern Ireland did Rory famously join as a child prodigy?
A) Royal County Down
B) Royal Portrush
C) Holywood Golf Club
D) Malone Golf Club
8. In 2023, McIlroy won which prestigious trophy in the UAE for a record fifth time?
A) Hero Dubai Desert Classic
B) Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
C) The Race To Dubai
D) Dubai Invitational
9. How many career Major championships has Rory McIlroy won as of June 2025?
A) Three
B) Four
C) Five
D) Six
10. Rory turned professional in 2007. The following year, he made his first cut in a major championship at which event?
A) The Masters
B) PGA Championship
C) U.S. Open
D) The Open Championship
🎯 ANSWERS
1️⃣ B) 2011 – U.S. Open
2️⃣ B) Age 16
3️⃣ C) 2012
4️⃣ B) U.S. Open
5️⃣ B) 2009
6️⃣ C) 2014
7️⃣ C) Holywood Golf Club
8️⃣ C) DP World Tour Championship
9️⃣ C) Five
🔟 D) The Open Championship
