Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates winning the 96th PGA …

Photo by Associated Press | published: August 11, 2014

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, celebrates winning the 96th PGA Championship on Sunday at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Ky. McIlroy battled heavyweight contenders including Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson and Rickie Fowler to win the season’s final major by one shot.