TaylorMade Golf Company Announces Multi-Year Extension With 20-Time PGA TOUR Winner Rory McIlroy
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- Category: Inside Golf
- Published: 2022-05-05
CARLSBAD, California — Since 2017, 20-time PGA TOUR winner and four-time major champion Rory McIlroy has put his trust in TaylorMade golf equipment in a partnership that has yielded seven PGA TOUR titles, a FedEx Cup and a Ryder Cup victory. TaylorMade Golf Company announces a multi-year extension with McIlroy, who will continue to play TaylorMade equipment and golf ball.
Built by a shared passion for constant innovation and success, McIlroy’s seven wins with TaylorMade equipment include a TOUR Championship, PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP, World Golf Championship and the 2019 PGA TOUR Player of the Year award.
“Over the last several years I have had the chance to work with the best equipment company in golf. Today I am excited to announce TaylorMade clubs and ball will be staying in my bag for many years to come. A combination of the dedicated people and unmatched performance is what drove me to remain a part of Team TaylorMade.” – Rory McIlroy
The extension continues to reaffirm TaylorMade’s mission to pair industry-leading product innovation and technological advancements with the most successful players in golf. McIlroy is currently one of four Team TaylorMade athletes in the Top 10 of the Official World Golf Ranking.
“Rory is undeniably one of the most captivating players in our game and truly one of the great human beings in the sports world. We have been fortunate to get a first-hand look at Rory’s approach to his game and the championship mindset that helps fuel his success. Over the past five years, in partnership with Rory, our company has been able to advance product innovation and put the best possible equipment in his bag. Rory’s decision to continue to put his trust in our company has us inspired to push the limits of performance even further.” – David Abeles, TaylorMade Golf CEO & President
RORY McILROY WITB
- Stealth Plus Carbonwood Driver (9.0°)
- SIM 3-wood (15.0°)
- Stealth Plus 5-wood (19.0°)
- P·790 3-iron, Rors Proto 4-PW
- Milled Grind 3 Wedges (54°, 58°)
- Spider X Hydro Blast Putter
- TP5x Golf Ball
NEED TO KNOW: RORY McILROY
- In his five years with TaylorMade, McIlroy has won:
- 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational
- 2018 Ryder Cup
- 2019 PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
- 2019 RBC Canadian Open
- 2019 TOUR Championship and FedEx Cup
- 2019 WGC-HSBC Champions
- 2021 Wells Fargo Championship
- 2021 CJ CUP @ SUMMIT
- With his win at THE CJ CUP, McIlroy became the 39th player in PGA TOUR history to tally 20 wins on the PGA TOUR
- He is one of six players to win 20 PGA TOUR events and four majors before age 33 joining an esteemed list of Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson and Tiger Woods
- McIlroy is the second-youngest player from outside the United States to reach 20 PGA TOUR wins, with win No. 20 coming at age 32
- He is one of five players since 1940 to hold 13+ PGA TOUR wins and 3+ major championships before age 29
- In McIlroy’s historic 2018-2019 season, he rose back to the World No. 1 ranking and was named the PGA TOUR Player of the year via three wins including the TOUR Championship to secure the FedEx Cup
- McIlroy and Tiger Woods are the only two players in PGA TOUR history to win multiple FedEx Cup titles
- Team TaylorMade currently features four players in the Top 10 of the OWGR: Scottie Scheffler (1), Collin Morikawa (3), McIlroy (7) and Dustin Johnson (10)