Rory McIlroy's Major Victories: A Look Back at His Six Championships
Rory McIlroy has had a storied career, with six major victories to his name. His first major win came in 2011 at the US Open, where he dominated the field with a record-breaking performance. McIlroy's victory at Congressional Country Club was a memorable one, as he fired rounds of 65 and 66 to take control of the tournament. He went on to win by eight strokes, the largest margin in the tournament's history. McIlroy's subsequent major victories have been just as impressive, including his wins at the PGA Championship, The Open, and The Masters. In 2014, McIlroy won back-to-back majors, first at the Open Championship and then at the PGA Championship. His victory at Valhalla Golf Club was particularly notable, as he came from behind to win by a single stroke. After an 11-year wait, McIlroy finally added to his major tally with a thrilling victory at the 2025 Masters. The win marked a career Grand Slam for McIlroy, making him just the sixth player in history to achieve the feat. McIlroy followed up his Masters victory with another win at the 2026 tournament, becoming the first player to go back-to-back at Augusta National since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002. With his six major victories, McIlroy has cemented his place as one of the all-time greats in golf.