Rory McIlroy, standing at an exact 5ft 8 (172.7 cm), is a Northern Irish professional golfer whose compact height contributes to his agile, powerful swing that has redefined modern golf.
His stature has become iconic in the sport, with Tiger Woods famously teasing him about it, yet McIlroy's 172.7 cm frame delivers extraordinary distance off the tee, powering his dominance.
- Among golfers with the most European Tour wins
- Among golfers with the most PGA Tour wins
- Founder of Rory McIlroy Inc. in 2015
At 5ft 8, McIlroy exemplifies how precision and athleticism triumph over height in golf's elite ranks.