Rory McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, which makes him 36 years old as of April 2026. If you’re looking for up-to-the-minute age references (e.g., exact days since birth), I can calculate that precisely, but the basic fact is: born 1989-05-04, age 36 in 2026.
Latest context
- As of 2025, coverage frequently notes his age as 35 turning 36 in 2025, since his birthday is in May.[2][4]
- PGA Tour profiles list him as 36 in 2026, reflecting the calendar and birthday in May.[3][7]
If you want, I can pull current articles confirming his age in today’s headlines and summarize how often outlets reference his age alongside his career milestones.
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Champion Irish golfer who won the 2011 U.S.
www.famousbirthdays.comThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Rory McIlroy. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights
www.pgatour.comThe Northern Irishman is on top of the world following his victory at Augusta
www.gbnews.comView the profile of the golfer Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats, and tour highlights.
www.espn.comThe Official PGA TOUR Profile of Rory McIlroy. PGA TOUR Stats, bio, video, photos, results, and career highlights
www.pgatour.comRory McIlroy burst onto the golf scene as a 21-year-old, but the seasoned veteran is still looking for his first win at Augusta.
www.sportingnews.comHow old is Rory McIlroy? At 35 years old, the Northern Irish golfer is still in the prime of his career,…
news.sohu.comRory McIlroy burst onto the golf scene as a 21-year-old, but the seasoned veteran is still looking for his first win at Augusta.
www.sportingnews.comRory McIlroy has a 'weird' theory on his next 10 years as a pro — and his inspiration comes from a surprising place.
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