Rory McIlroy's Illustrious Career: A Look Back at His Six Major Victories

Rory McIlroy has made history with his record-breaking victories, career Grand Slam, and back-to-back wins at The Masters. This article takes a closer look at all six of McIlroy's major titles. McIlroy's journey to success began at Congressional Country Club in 2011, where he dominated the tournament with rounds of 65 and 66, setting the largest 36-hole lead in US Open history. He extended his lead to eight strokes and eventually won by eight shots, smashing Tiger Woods' tournament scoring record. In 2012, McIlroy achieved another record-breaking win at Kiawah Island, helping him return to the top of the world rankings. At Royal Liverpool in 2014, McIlroy laid the foundations for a wire-to-wire victory with a bogey-free opening round. He added a WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title to his win at The Open and secured his fourth major success with a narrow win at Valhalla Golf Club. After an 11-year wait, McIlroy closed out a memorable, maiden Masters triumph in 2025 via a rollercoaster final round and dramatic play-off at Augusta National. He made history by becoming the sixth player to complete the men's career Grand Slam. The following year, McIlroy went back-to-back at The Masters, becoming the fourth player to do so and the first since Woods in 2001 and '02. With his impressive career, the question remains: will McIlroy enjoy more major success?