Rory McIlroy quiz: What county is he from? When was his first professional win?

In April, McIlroy birdied the first playoff hole to win his first Masters and complete the career grand slam
Rory McIlroy quiz: What county is he from? When was his first professional win?

Eva Osborne

On Sunday, Rory McIlroy won golf's Irish Open for the second time.

The world number two beat Joakim Lagergren on a playoff at the K Club.

In April, he birdied the first playoff hole to win his first Masters and complete the career grand slam, becoming only the sixth player, after Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods, to win each of the four major championships in the modern era.

So, how much do you know about one of Ireland's most successful golfers? Take our quiz to find out!

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