Rory McIlroy's Path to Glory: A Look Back at His Six Major Victories

Rory McIlroy has made history with his record-breaking wins and career Grand Slam. Let's revisit his six major titles, from his dominant display at Congressional Country Club to his back-to-back victories at The Masters. McIlroy's journey to the top has been marked by thrilling performances, including his win at the 2011 US Open, where he took control of the tournament with rounds of 65 and 66. He then went on to break Tiger Woods' tournament scoring record, ending the week on 16 under. In 2012, McIlroy's victory at Kiawah Island helped him return to the top of the world rankings. His winning margin was the largest in PGA Championship history, breaking Jack Nicklaus' record. McIlroy has also had success at The Open, where he achieved a wire-to-wire victory at Royal Liverpool in 2014. He added to his major tally with a narrow win at Valhalla Golf Club and, after an 11-year wait, secured his fifth major win at The Masters in 2025. McIlroy made history again in 2026, becoming the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles. With his career Grand Slam complete, McIlroy has cemented his place as one of golf's all-time greats.