Rory McIlroy vs Phil Mickelson
Rory McIlroy vs Phil Mickelson: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson?
Mickelson and McIlroy have had several high-profile battles over the years, with Mickelson often pushing McIlroy to his limits. Their rivalry is known for its intensity and competitiveness.
Rory McIlroy
Key numbers
- Winsover 30
- Top-10 finishesover 100
- Cut appearancesover 200
- World Golf Ranking number oneover 100 weeks
- PGA Tour money listover $100 million
Top honours
- Major championships4 (U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Masters Tournament)
- PGA Tour wins22
- European Tour wins12
- FedEx Cup wins3
- Players Championship wins2
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Phil Mickelson
Visit Phil Mickelson hubKey numbers
- Professional Wins57
- PGA Tour Wins45
- Major Championships6
- Weeks in Top 10Over 700
- Highest World Ranking2
Top honours
- Masters TournamentWon: 2004, 2006, 2010
- PGA ChampionshipWon: 2005, 2021
- Open ChampionshipWon: 2013
- PGA Tour Wins45 (8th all time)
- World Golf Hall of FameInducted in 2012