A now 33-year-old Rory McIlroy is a 20-time PGA Tour winner, four-time major champion, six-time Ryder Cupper, and a dad. This time last year, McIlroy celebrated his 19th Tour win on Mothers Day, his wife Erica’s first as a mom.
To say the win was special is an understatement.
Since that weekend, the Northern Irishman has added another win to his resume, the CJ Cup played last October.
It’s funny to look back on a young McIlroy — no Nike in sight, long curly hair flowing from his hat, and a kid that seemed to play the game without a care in the world.
On his birthday, it seemed fitting to look back at some of the best shots he’s pulled off throughout his career.
Here are five of the best.