Rory McIlroy has been one of the best golfers in the world over the last decade-plus. The 34-year-old superstar has routinely ranked in the top 10 worldwide and spent a fair bit of time in the No. 1 overall spot.
The Northern Irishman also had a lot of success at major tournaments in the early stages of his career. But recently, he has experienced a dry spell.
McIlroy has been in contention at plenty of major tournaments, but he hasn't won one since 2014. He is looking to change that at the 2023 U.S. Open and enters the final day of the tournament one stroke off the lad.
McIlroy's solid start at the 2023 U.S. Open shouldn't be a surprise. After all, he has performed well at the tournament in recent years, finishing in the top 10 in each of his last four appearances.
So, will McIlroy be able to win his first major in nearly a decade, or will he come up just short like he did at The Open Championship in 2022? Here's a look at McIlroy's performance at majors and the U.S. Open as he looks to win one for the first time in nine years.
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How many majors has Rory McIlroy won?
McIlroy has won four major tournaments. They are as follows:
- U.S. Open
- PGA Championship (twice)
- British Open
When was the last time Rory McIlroy won a major?
McIlroy hasn't won a major championship in just about eight years. He emerged victoriously at the PGA Championship in 2014, at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky.
McIlroy trailed by one stroke after the first round but moved into sole possession of first place after 36 holes. He staved off fierce competition from Phil Mickelson, Rickie Fowler and Henrick Stenson in the final round to earn a one-stroke victory, making par on the 18th hole. He shot 16-under for the event, and it marked his second consecutive major win.
A breakdown of McIlroy's four rounds at the event:
| Round | Score (to par) | Overall score (to par) |
| 1 | 66 (5 under) | 66 (5 under) |
| 2 | 67 (4 under) | 133 (9 under) |
| 3 | 67 (4 under) | 200 (13 under) |
| 4 | 68 (3 under) | 268 (16 under) |
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Has Rory McIlroy won the U.S. Open?
McIlroy has won the U.S. Open. In fact, it was the first major he won during his career.
McIlroy, then 22, won the U.S. Open in 2011 at Congressional Golf Club in Bethesda, Md. He ran away with the event, carding a 16-under for the tournament and winning by eight strokes. He led the tournament from wire to wire thanks to the 6-under 65 he posted in Round 1 of the tournament.
McIlroy also set a new record for the lowest aggregate score at a U.S. Open (268); Jack Nicklaus had previously held that record at 272.
A breakdown of McIlroy's round-by-round performance at that event:
| Round | Score (to par) | Overall score (to par) |
| 1 | 65 (6 under) | 65 (6 under) |
| 2 | 66 (5 under) | 131 (11 under) |
| 3 | 68 (3 under) | 199 (14 under) |
| 4 | 69 (2 under) | 268 (16 under) |
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What major has Rory McIlroy not won?
McIlroy has yet to win the Masters, though he has come close on several occasions. He finished second in 2022, with Scottie Scheffler denying the Northern Irishman the career Grand Slam.
He has participated in the event every year since 2009 and he has logged seven top-10 finishes in those 15 appearances.
McIlroy's results at Augusta by year:
| Year | Finish | Score to par |
| 2009 | T-20 | 2 under |
| 2010 | Missed cut | 7 over |
| 2011 | T-15 | 4 under |
| 2012 | T-40 | 5 over |
| 2013 | T-25 | 2 over |
| 2014 | T-8 | Even |
| 2015 | 4 | 12 under |
| 2016 | T-10 | 1 over |
| 2017 | T-7 | 3 under |
| 2018 | T-5 | 9 under |
| 2019 | T-21 | 5 under |
| 2020 | T-5 | 11 under |
| 2021 | Missed cut | 6 over |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 under |
| 2023 | Missed cut | 5 over |
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Rory McIlroy majors timeline
McIlroy first participated in a major tournament in 2007. He competed in the British Open and finished tied for 42nd as a low amateur.
McIlroy debuted at every other major in 2009. Since then, he has participated in all four majors every year with two exceptions. He didn't play at the British Open in 2015 because of an ankle injury, and the 2020 event was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
McIlroy won his first major in 2011 at the U.S. Open. He ran away with the tournament, winning by eight strokes. He and Robert Garrigus became the fifth and sixth players to shoot under par in all four rounds in a single U.S. Open championship.
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McIlroy followed his success with his win at the PGA Championship in 2012. He won his third and fourth majors back-to-back in 2014 at the British Open and PGA Championship.
All told, McIlroy has participated in 57 majors during his career. He has logged 28 top-10 finishes in those events: eight at the PGA Championship, seven at the U.S. Open, seven at the Masters and six at the British Open.
McIlroy's best tournaments overall are the PGA Championship and the Masters. He has missed the cut a combined four times at those events and has won the PGA Championship twice. His best major season was in 2014, when he won the PGA and the British Open, finished tied for eighth at the Masters and tied for 23rd at the U.S. Open.
That campaign is rivaled only by his 2022 major appearances. He finished top-10 in each of the four tournaments finishing second at the Masters, eighth at the PGA Championship, tied for fifth at the U.S. Open and third at The Open Championship.
That said, McIlroy's third-place finish in the latter was viewed as a disappointment. He entered the tournament's final day tied with Viktor Hovland with a four-stroke lead on the field. Despite Hovland's struggles, McIlroy tapered off late and was ultimately passed late by Cameron Smith and Cameron Young, with Smith ultimately winning the tournament with a score of 20-under.
Below is a rundown of each of McIlroy's major victories, including the winning score to par and margin of victory:
| Tournament | Score to par | Winning margin |
| 2011 U.S. Open | 16 under | 8 strokes |
| 2012 PGA Championship | 13 under | 8 strokes |
| 2014 British Open | 17 under | 2 strokes |
| 2014 PGA Championship | 16 under | 1 stroke |