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Rory McIlroy has given the PGA Tour a problem which they may not even be able to fix
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy has solidified his status as a top golfer by winning The Masters for the second consecutive time, bringing his total PGA Tour victories to 30. His achievements place him among an elite group of golfers with six major championships.
Key points
- Rory McIlroy won The Masters for the second time in a row.
- He has achieved a total of 30 PGA Tour victories.
- McIlroy has won six major championships.
- Only nine other golfers have won six majors in history.
- He is currently the biggest star on the PGA Tour.
Rory McIlroyThe MastersPGA Tour
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Rory McIlroy is the biggest star on the PGA Tour right now.
McIlroy won The Masters for the second time in a row two weeks ago, and in doing so, he reached a new echelon amongst the elite.
The 36-year-old from Northern Ireland has now won 30 PGA Tour tournaments including six major championships – something that only nine other golfers in the history of the game have achieved.
McIlroy is the standard-bearer for most PGA Tour players now.
His outstanding longevity in the game and his continued success are envied by many of his peers.
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McIlroy is a hugely popular figure in America and, as such, he is the PGA Tour’s most marketable asset.
However, after McIlroy’s Masters win, the PGA Tour now have a real issue which may be unsolvable.
Rory McIlroy has given the PGA Tour a big problem
McIlroy’s career now will revolve entirely around adding to the six major championships he has already won.
He has obviously already built his schedule throughout the year around peaking at the right times between April and July.
As a result, he may miss more than his fair share of Signature Events.
McIlroy has already skipped one Signature Event this season – the RBC Heritage.
Q&A
How many PGA Tour tournaments has Rory McIlroy won?
Rory McIlroy has won a total of 30 PGA Tour tournaments.
What major championships has Rory McIlroy won?
Rory McIlroy has won six major championships in his career.
How many times has Rory McIlroy won The Masters?
Rory McIlroy has won The Masters twice in a row.
What makes Rory McIlroy a significant figure in golf?
Rory McIlroy is significant for being the biggest star on the PGA Tour and for achieving a remarkable number of wins, including six major championships.
