Rory McIlroy
Northern Ireland · Age 35
#3
World Ranking
76.8
Avg DFS Points
10.8%
Win Rate
88.5%
Cut Rate
Player Overview
Rory McIlroy is a four-time major champion and one of the most talented ball-strikers in golf history. The Northern Irishman has been a consistent force on the PGA Tour since turning professional in 2007. McIlroy's game is defined by his elite driving — he consistently ranks near the top of the tour in driving distance and strokes gained off the tee. His approach play is strong but his short game around the green has historically been his weakness. When McIlroy is putting well, he is nearly unbeatable, as evidenced by his dominant major championship victories at the 2011 U.S. Open and 2012 PGA Championship. In DFS, McIlroy profiles as a high-ceiling play who excels at long, demanding courses where his power off the tee provides a clear advantage.
Strokes Gained Profile
Rory McIlroy's strokes gained breakdown shows where they gain or lose strokes relative to the PGA Tour field average. Positive values indicate above-average performance in that category.
Recent Tournament Results
| Tournament | Finish |
|---|---|
| Dubai Desert Classic | 1st |
| Wells Fargo Championship | T5 |
| THE PLAYERS Championship | T8 |
| U.S. Open | T2 |
| RBC Canadian Open | 1st |
Best Course Fits
Courses where Rory McIlroy's strokes gained profile aligns best with the demands of the venue, based on BirdieVantage's course-fit model.
Worst Course Fits
Courses where Rory McIlroy's skill profile is a poor match, suggesting they may underperform relative to salary in DFS.
DFS Strategy Tips for Rory McIlroy
McIlroy is at his best on long, demanding courses where driving distance matters. Target him at Torrey Pines, Valhalla, and Augusta.
His around-the-green weakness means he underperforms at courses with tricky greenside complexes like Pinehurst No. 2.
McIlroy's ownership tends to be moderate (15-25%), making him a viable GPP pivot when the field is focused on other chalk plays.
On FanDuel, McIlroy's occasional blow-up holes (double bogeys) are more costly. He's a slightly better DraftKings play due to DK's more forgiving bogey scoring.
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