Rory McIlroy has made history with his six major victories, and we're taking a closer look at each of his wins. From his record-breaking performances to his career Grand Slam, McIlroy has cemented his place as one of golf's all-time greats.
His journey began at the 2011 US Open, where he dominated the field with a remarkable display, firing rounds of 65 and 66 to take control of the tournament. This impressive start led to the largest 36-hole lead in US Open history. McIlroy's winning margin of eight strokes over Jason Day remains the largest in the tournament's history.
He continued to make waves in the golf world with his win at Kiawah Island in 2012, which helped him regain the top spot in the world rankings. McIlroy's five-under 67 in the third round pulled him three ahead, and he went on to secure an eight-shot victory.
In 2014, McIlroy achieved a wire-to-wire victory at Royal Liverpool, laying the foundations with a bogey-free opening round. He added a second-round 66 and a third-round 68, including two eagles in his last three holes, to take a six-shot lead into the final day. Despite a brief challenge from Sergio Garcia, McIlroy shrugged off any potential final-round collapse and extended his lead with a birdie at the 16th, securing a two-shot win. That summer, McIlroy added a WGC-Bridgestone Invitational title to his win at The Open before securing his fourth major success with a narrow win at Valhalla Golf Club.
After an 11-year wait, McIlroy added to his major tally with a memorable, maiden Masters triumph in 2025. He closed out a dramatic play-off at Augusta National, becoming just the sixth player to complete the men's career Grand Slam. The following year, McIlroy made history again by becoming the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles, and the first since Tiger Woods in 2001 and 2002.
With his name etched in the record books, the question remains: will McIlroy enjoy more major success?