Rory McIlroy enters 2026 aiming for more major wins after a stellar 2025 that included completing the career Grand Slam. The Northern Irishman has confirmed several key tournaments on the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. He also continues in the TGL league with Boston Common Golf.
Rory McIlroy described 2025 as the "best year" of his career, highlighted by a dramatic play-off victory at The Masters for his fifth major title and first in 11 years, completing the career Grand Slam. He played a pivotal role in Europe's Ryder Cup triumph over Team USA on American soil. Additional successes included wins at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and The Players on the PGA Tour, plus a play-off win at the Amgen Irish Open that clinched his seventh Race to Dubai on the DP World Tour.
McIlroy's achievements earned him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, making him the third golfer to win it, and his sixth Association of Golf Writers Trophy. He now stands one major shy of equalling Sir Nick Faldo's six, the most by a European in the modern era, and one Race to Dubai title from matching Colin Montgomerie's eight.
For 2026, McIlroy plans to select events that "best fits me and my life," leveraging his position for flexibility. He began the season with back-to-back DP World Tour events in the Middle East, tying for third at the Dubai Invitational from January 15-18. Next is the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on January 22-25, followed by defending his AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title on February 12-15, a PGA Tour Signature Event.
Confirmed appearances include The Players on March 12-15, The Masters on April 9-12, the PGA Championship on May 14-17, the US Open on June 14-17, and The 154th Open on July 16-19. He is expected to feature in most Signature Events leading to the FedExCup Playoffs, then shift to the DP World Tour for a title defence at the Amgen Irish Open and the BMW PGA Championship.
In the TGL tech-infused league, McIlroy represents Boston Common Golf alongside Keegan Bradley, Hideki Matsuyama, and Adam Scott. The team started with a 7-5 win over Los Angeles Golf Club on January 3, with further matches scheduled through March, potentially culminating in the SoFi Cup playoffs at SoFi Center.
McIlroy's past includes major wins in 2011 (US Open), 2012 (PGA Championship), 2014 (The Open and PGA Championship), and 2025 (The Masters). He has 29 PGA Tour victories and 20 DP World Tour titles.
