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Rory McIlroy Factfile
Rory McIlroy battled veterans in a thrilling finale to PGA Championship to end a fantastic year.
Rory McIlroy became only the fourth golfer in last century to win all four majors at 25 or younger.© AFP
Louisville, Kentucky:
Factfile for Rory McIlroy, who won the 96th PGA Championship on Sunday at Valhalla:
Born - May 4, 1989
Age - 25
Place of Birth - Holywood, Northern Ireland
Height - 5'9" (1.75m)
Weight - 160 lbs (73 kg)
Home - Holywood, Northern Ireland
Turned pro - 2007
Joined European Tour - 2008
Joined US PGA Tour - 2010
European Tour wins - 9
US PGA Tour wins - 9
Major wins - 4 (2011 US Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 British Open, 2014 PGA Championship)
Ryder Cup (Europe) - 2010 (winners), 2012 (winners)
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