9. “Wee Mac”
McIlroy has won a total of four championships and 20 international tournaments. He is one of only three players in golf history to win four majors before the age of 25. This Northern Irish golfer has topped the rankings for a total of 95 weeks throughout his career.
McIlroy holds two notable records: one for a U.S. Open score of -16, and one for the largest margin of victory (8 strokes) at the PGA Championships. He has also been named the RTE Sports Person of the Year on two occasions.