Q1. In which year was Rory McIlroy born?
A. 1987
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1990
Answer: C. 1989
Q2. Where was Rory McIlroy born?
A. Belfast, Northern Ireland
B. Holywood, Northern Ireland
C. Dublin, Ireland
D. Portrush, Northern Ireland
Answer: B. Holywood, Northern Ireland
Q3. What is Rory McIlroy’s full name?
A. Rory James McIlroy
B. Rory Daniel McIlroy
C. Rory Patrick McIlroy
D. Rory Michael McIlroy
Answer: B. Rory Daniel McIlroy
Q4. In which year did Rory McIlroy turn professional?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2007
D. 2008
Answer: C. 2007
Q5. Which major championship did Rory McIlroy win first?
A. The Masters
B. The Open Championship
C. PGA Championship
D. U.S. Open
Answer: D. U.S. Open
Q6. At which course did Rory McIlroy win the 2011 U.S. Open?
A. Congressional Country Club
B. Pebble Beach
C. Oakmont
D. Pinehurst No. 2
Answer: A. Congressional Country Club
Q7. By how many strokes did Rory McIlroy win the 2011 U.S. Open?
A. 4
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8
Answer: D. 8
Q8. What was Rory McIlroy’s record-breaking score relative to par at the 2011 U.S. Open?
A. ?12
B. ?14
C. ?16
D. ?18
Answer: C. ?16
Q9. In which year did Rory McIlroy win his first PGA Championship?
A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2013
D. 2014
Answer: B. 2012
Q10. At which venue did Rory McIlroy win the 2012 PGA Championship by eight strokes?
A. Kiawah Island (Ocean Course)
B. Valhalla
C. Whistling Straits
D. Quail Hollow
Answer: A. Kiawah Island (Ocean Course)
Q11. Which two major championships did Rory McIlroy win in 2014?
A. Masters and U.S. Open
B. The Open Championship and PGA Championship
C. U.S. Open and PGA Championship
D. Masters and The Open Championship
Answer: B. The Open Championship and PGA Championship
Q12. Where did Rory McIlroy win the 2014 Open Championship?
A. St Andrews
B. Carnoustie
C. Royal Troon
D. Royal Liverpool
Answer: D. Royal Liverpool
Q13. In which year did Rory McIlroy complete the career Grand Slam by winning the Masters?
A. 2022
B. 2023
C. 2024
D. 2025
Answer: D. 2025
Q14. Whom did Rory McIlroy defeat in a playoff to win the 2025 Masters?
A. Scottie Scheffler
B. Justin Rose
C. Bryson DeChambeau
D. Jon Rahm
Answer: B. Justin Rose
Q15. Rory McIlroy is the first player from which region to complete the modern career Grand Slam?
A. Asia
B. Australia
C. Europe
D. South America
Answer: C. Europe
Q16. How many major championships has Rory McIlroy won in total (as of late 2026)?
A. 6
B. 5
C. 4
D. 7
Answer: A. 6
Q17. In which consecutive years did Rory McIlroy win the Masters?
A. 2024 and 2025
B. 2025 and 2026
C. 2023 and 2024
D. 2022 and 2023
Answer: B. 2025 and 2026
Q18. How many times has Rory McIlroy won the FedEx Cup?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer: C. 3
Q19. In which years did Rory McIlroy win the FedEx Cup?
A. 2015, 2018, 2021
B. 2016, 2019, 2022
C. 2014, 2017, 2020
D. 2017, 2020, 2023
Answer: B. 2016, 2019, 2022
Q20. Approximately how many weeks has Rory McIlroy spent as Official World Golf Ranking No. 1 during his career?
A. Around 50
B. Around 80
C. Over 100
D. Over 200
Answer: C. Over 100
Q21. Who is Rory McIlroy’s long-time caddie?
A. Harry Diamond
B. Jim “Bones” Mackay
C. Steve Williams
D. Joe LaCava
Answer: A. Harry Diamond
Q22. To whom is Rory McIlroy married?
A. Caroline Wozniacki
B. Erica Stoll
C. Natalie Gulbis
D. Amanda Balionis
Answer: B. Erica Stoll
Q23. What is the name of Rory McIlroy’s daughter?
A. Poppy Kennedy
B. Lily Rose
C. Sophie Mae
D. Emma Grace
Answer: A. Poppy Kennedy
Q24. Which English football club is Rory McIlroy a well-known supporter of?
A. Liverpool
B. Chelsea
C. Arsenal
D. Manchester United
Answer: D. Manchester United
Q25. In which year was Rory McIlroy awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)?
A. 2010
B. 2012
C. 2014
D. 2016
Answer: B. 2012
