Rory McIlroy has had an incredible journey from working in a golf store to competing at The Masters with Tiger Woods and Cameron Smith. The Northern Irish golfer has come a long way since he first started playing golf at the age of two.
McIlroy began his professional career in 2007, when he was just 16 years old. He quickly rose to prominence, winning the Dubai Desert Classic in 2009 and becoming the youngest ever winner of the European Tour’s Order of Merit. In 2010, he won the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest player to do so since Bobby Jones in 1923.
In 2011, McIlroy won his first major championship, The Masters, at the age of 22. He became the second youngest player to win the tournament, behind only Tiger Woods. His victory was even more impressive considering he had only been playing professional golf for four years.
McIlroy continued to have success on the golf course, winning the U.S. Open again in 2012 and the PGA Championship in 2014. He also finished second in the Masters in 2015 and 2016.
In 2019, McIlroy had one of his best years yet, winning three tournaments and finishing second in The Masters. He also had the chance to compete alongside Tiger Woods and Cameron Smith at The Masters, a moment that will surely go down in history.
McIlroy’s journey from working in a golf store to competing at The Masters with Tiger Woods and Cameron Smith is an incredible story of hard work and dedication. He has become one of the most successful golfers of all time and is an inspiration to aspiring golfers everywhere.
