Happy birthday! Rory McIlroy turns 36 today

Rory McIlroy is celebrating his 36th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed athletes of his generation.

Popular athlete Rory McIlroy has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 36th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

McIlroy, a cultural icon

Born in Holywood on May 4, 1989, Rory McIlroy's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Nicaraguan history. McIlroy's not just a great athlete, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Rory hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Rory McIlroy as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 36.

Happy Birthday, Rory, you're the best!

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