Here’s a look at the four-time major champion and current Players champion Rory McIlroy’s career in photos.
Here’s a look at the four-time major champion and current Players champion Rory McIlroy’s career in photos.
HERSHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11: Nick Faldo with U15 boys winner Rory McIlroy pose during the 2004 Faldo Series Final, held at Burhill Golf Club on October 11, 2004 in Hersham, Surrey, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
COVENTRY, ENGLAND - MAY 12: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the third hole during the first round of The Daily Telegraph Dunlop British Masters at the Forest of Arden Golf Club on May 12, 2005 in Coventry, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
MAYNOOTH, IRELAND - MAY 19: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his second shot into the 18th green during the first round of the Nissan Irish Open at Carton House Golf Club on May 19, 2005 in Maynooth, Ireland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
LYTHAM ST. ANNES, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland selects a club on the fourth hole during The Amateur Championship on June 19, 2007 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Anne’s, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
CARNOUSTIE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tosses his golf ball to the crowd on the 18th green after finishing with a one-over par 72 during the final round of The 136th Open Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
CARNOUSTIE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 22: Amateur Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves during the presentation of his silver medal at The 136th Open Championship at the Carnoustie Golf Club on July 22, 2007 in Carnoustie, Scotland. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
CRANS, SWITZERLAND - SEPTEMBER 07: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 15th hole during the final round of the Omega European Masters at Crans-Sur-Sierre Golf Club on September 7, 2008 in Crans Montana, Switzerland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green with his father Gerry McIlroy and his mother Rosie McIlroy after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy alongside Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, after winning the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic on the Majilis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - FEBRUARY 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the winners trophy after the final round of the Dubai Desert Classic played on the Majlis Course on February 1, 2009 in Dubai,United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 26: Rory McIlroy reacts to his winning putt at the 18th green to beat Hunter Mahan during the second round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain on February 26, 2009 in Marana, Arizona. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team celebrate after winning their matches during the final day singles matches between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Continental Europe at The Vivendi Trophy with Severiano Ballesteros at Saint - Nom - La Breteche golf course on September 27, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
PARIS - SEPTEMBER 27: Rory McIlroy (C), Chris Wood (L) and Ross Fisher of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team celebrate with champagne after winning the final day singles matches between Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Continental Europe at The Vivendi Trophy with Severiano Ballesteros at Saint - Nom - La Breteche golf course on September 27, 2009 in Paris, France. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates as he holes a birdie putt on the 18th green to secure victory during the final round of the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship at the Quail Hollow Club on May 2, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the winner’s trophy after his four-stroke victory at the 2010 Quail Hollow Championship at the Quail Hollow Club on May 2, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with award and bottle of champagne for winning the European Tour Race to Dubai Golfer of the Month award for April during the Pro-Am round prior to the BMW PGA Championship on the West Course at Wentworth on May 19, 2010 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates holing a birdie putt on the 17th green during the rescheduled Morning Fourball Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 2, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Rory McIlroy (R) of Europe celebrates holing a putt with teammate Graeme McDowell to wiin their match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 03: Rory McIlroy (L) of Europe celebrates with teammate Graeme McDowell after winning their match on the 17th green during the Fourball & Foursome Matches during the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 3, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: (L-R) Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy celebrate on the balcony of the clubhouse following Europe’s victory in the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
NEWPORT, WALES - OCTOBER 04: European Team members (L-R) Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell pose with the Ryder Cup following Europe’s 14.5 to 13.5 victory over the USA at the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort on October 4, 2010 in Newport, Wales. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates making eagle from the fairway on the eighth hole during the second round of the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 17, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green to win during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his eight-stroke with caddie J.P. Fitzgerald victory on the 18th green to win during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (R) celebrates his eight-stroke victory with his father Gerry McIlroy (L) on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
BETHESDA, MD - JUNE 19: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after his eight-stroke victory on the 18th green during the 111th U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club on June 19, 2011 in Bethesda, Maryland. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 22: US Open winning golfer Rory McIlroy celebrates with his trophy at Holywood Golf Club on June 22, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 22 year old golfer has returned home to his native Northern Ireland and is giving press interviews and meeting with local supporters. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 22: US Open winning golfer Rory McIlroy is showered with champagne by club members as he stands with his trophy at Holywood Golf Club on June 22, 2011 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The 22 year old golfer has returned home to his native Northern Ireland and is giving press interviews and meeting with local supporters. (Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)
HAINAN ISLAND, CHINA - NOVEMBER 26: Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell of Ireland celebrate together during the third days fourballs at the Omega Mission Hills World Cup at the Mission Hills’ Blackstone Course on November 26, 2011 in Hainan Island, China. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holeing out his bunker shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on December 4, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
HONG KONG - DECEMBER 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holeing out his bunker shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the UBS Hong Kong Open at The Hong Kong Golf Club on December 4, 2011 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 08: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after holing a birdie putt on the 18th green during the first round of the Dubai World Championship on the Earth Course, Jumeirah Golf Estates on December 8, 2011 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA National on March 4, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 04: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy after winning the Honda Classic at PGA National on March 4, 2012 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 13th greenduring the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits a shot on the second hole during the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green during the Final Round of the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hugs his father Gerry McIlroy after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
KIAWAH ISLAND, SC - AUGUST 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the 94th PGA Championship at the Ocean Course on August 12, 2012 in Kiawah Island, South Carolina. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates a putt during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe waves to the gallery on the 17th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates after Martin Kaymer holed the decisive putt on the 18th green during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy of Europe (L) and Tiger Woods of the USA greet each other on the 18th green after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy of Europe pose with the Ryder Cup after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy speaks with the media after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MEDINAH, IL - SEPTEMBER 30: Rory McIlroy celebrates after Europe defeated the USA 14.5 to 13.5 to retain the Ryder Cup during the Singles Matches for The 39th Ryder Cup at Medinah Country Club on September 30, 2012 in Medinah, Illinois. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles before he tees off on the fourth hole during the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 3: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves his golf ball to the gallery on the 18th green after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 3: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the trophy after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
NORTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds up the trophy after winning the Deutsche Bank Championship at TPC Boston on September 3, 2012 in Norton, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 15th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland hits his second shot to the 18th green during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off of the green after he finished the final round at -20 to give him the win in the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland waves his putter as he exits the 16th hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 9: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the J.K Wadley Trophy and BMW Trophy after his victory at the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
CARMEL, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the J.K. Wadley Trophy after his victory at the BMW Championship at Crooked Stick Golf Club on September 9, 2012 in Carmel, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Rory McIlroy
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 05: Golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland joins his girlfriend Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark on the court and returns against Maria Sharapova of Russia during the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden on March 5, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 25: Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with the DP World Tour Championship and The Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during the final roung of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland with the DP World Tour Championship and The Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green during the final roung of the DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 25, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: Rory McIlroy is unveiled as a new Brand Ambassador for Nike at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel on January 14, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 14: A projection of Rory McIlroy on water, as he is unveiled as a new Brand Ambassador for Nike at Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel on January 14, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: Tiger Woods of the USA (L) and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland pose together during a photo call prior to the start of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Tiger Woods of the USA interlock arms with cups of coffee and a coffee pourer during a photocall at The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 15: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland in action during practice for The Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 15, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 18: Tiger Woods of the USA and Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland on the 14th green during the second round of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship at the Abu Dhabi Golf Club on January 18, 2013 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
MARANA, AZ - FEBRUARY 21: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the third hole during the first round of the World Golf Championships - Accenture Match Play at the Golf Club at Dove Mountain on February 21, 2013 in Marana, Arizona. Round one play was suspended on February 20 due to inclimate weather and is scheduled to be continued today. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - MARCH 01: World No. 1 and defending champion, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks off the course on the 18th hole, his nineth during the second round of the Honda Classic on March 1, 2013 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Australian Open trophy and greenkeeping staff after victory during day four of the 2013 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: (EDITORS NOTE: Image has been converted to black and white.) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds aloft the Australian Open trophy after victory during day four of the 2013 Australian Open at Royal Sydney Golf Club on December 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland sprays champagne following his victory at the end of day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 25, 2014 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
VIRGINIA WATER, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy following his victory at the end of day four of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on May 25, 2014 in Virginia Water, England. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland throws his ball into the crowd following his two-stroke victory on the 18th green during the final round of The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 20, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates with mom Rosie following his two-stroke victory on the 18th green during the final round of The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 20, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds the Claret Jug aloft after his two-stroke victory at The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 20, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds the Claret Jug aloft after his two-stroke victory at The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 20, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
HOYLAKE, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland answers questions from the media after his two-stroke victory at The 143rd Open Championship at Royal Liverpool on July 20, 2014 in Hoylake, England. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his one-stroke victory on the 18th green during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland throws his ball into the crowd after winning the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational during the final round at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 3, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland throws his ball into the crowd after winning the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational during the final round at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 3, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds the Gary Player Cup trophy after winning the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational with a score of -15 during the final round at Firestone Country Club South Course on August 3, 2014 in Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates his one-stroke victory on the 18th green during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is awarded the Wanamaker trophy by PGA of America President, Ted Bishop, after his one-stroke victory during the final round of the 96th PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club on August 10, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, holds up the Wanamaker Trophy after winning the PGA Championship golf tournament at Valhalla Golf Club on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Rory McIlroy of Europe celebrates winning the Ryder Cup as he sprays champagne after the Singles Matches of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 28, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
Europe team captain Paul McGinley and Rory McIlroy of Europe pose with the Ryder Cup trophy and team mates after the Singles Matches of the 2014 Ryder Cup on the PGA Centenary course at the Gleneagles Hotel on September 28, 2014 in Auchterarder, Scotland. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after winning the final round of the 2015 Omega Dubai Desert Classic on February 1, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. AFP PHOTO / KARIM SAHIB (Photo credit should read KARIM SAHIB/AFP/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his parents, Rose and Gerry McIlroy after winning the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on the Majlis Course at the Emirates Golf Club on February 1, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 03: (Center) Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with members of the San Francisco Police Department and the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Gary Woodland 4&2 in the championship match of the World Golf Championships Cadillac Match Play at TPC Harding Park on May 3, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 03: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lifts the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Gary Woodland 4&2 in the championship match of the World Golf Championships Cadillac Match Play at TPC Harding Park on May 3, 2015 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after putting in to win on the 18th hole during the final round at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 17, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts after putting in to win on the 18th hole during the final round at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club on May 17, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with The DP World Tour Championship and the Race to Dubai trophy after his one shot win in the final round of the 2015 DP World Tour Championship on the Earth Course at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 22, 2015 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th green during the third round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
STRAFFAN, IRELAND - MAY 22: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the trophy following his 3 shot victory during the final round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by the Rory Foundation at The K Club on May 22, 2016 in Straffan, Ireland. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe reacts on the eighth green during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Rory McIlroy of Europe looks down on the 15th green during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Patrick Reed of the United States shakes hands with Rory McIlroy of Europe after Reed won their match during singles matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/PGA of America via Getty Images)
CHASKA, MN - OCTOBER 02: Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Danny Willett, Sam Torrance, Martin Kaymer, Chris Wood and Rory McIlroy of Europe look on during the closing ceremony of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on October 2, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles on the 18th green during the final round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 9, 2017 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates after making his birdie putt on the 18th green during the final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Marianna Massey/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - MARCH 18: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland holds the trophy after his two shot victory during the final round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented By MasterCard at Bay Hill Club and Lodge on March 18, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and caddie Harry Diamond celebrate after finishing on the 18th green during the final round of The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 17, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland shows how the sole of his shoes matches the winner’s trophy after winning The PLAYERS Championship on The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass on March 17, 2019 in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates on the 18th green after making a putt to win the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club on June 09, 2019 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland wears a Toronto Raptors jersey after he won the RBC Canadian Open at Hamilton Golf and Country Club on June 09, 2019 in Hamilton, Canada. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles as he holds the FedExCup trophy following his victory in the final round of the TOUR Championship, the final event of the FedExCup Playoffs, at East Lake Golf Club on August 25, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Keyur Khamar/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)