As Rory McIlroy returns to World Number One for the first time in five years we review his career to date through a selection of different photos.
Rory McIlroy makes his pro debut in the 2007 British Masters
Rory McIlroy wins his first professional title, the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic
Rory McIlroy hugs Lee Westwood after finishing in second place in the 2009 Race to Dubai
Rory McIlroy in action during his first Ryder Cup appearance in 2010
Rory McIlroy wins his first Major, the U.S. Open, by eight shots in 2011
Rory McIlroy embraces his father Gerry after winning his second Major in 2012
Rory McIlroy celebrates after helping Europe complete the 'Miracle at Medinah'
Rory McIlroy after winning both the DP World Tour Championship and Race to Dubai in 2012
Rory McIlroy wins the US PGA Championship for a second time in 2014
Rory McIlroy holds the Claret Jug after winning The Open in 2014
Rory McIlroy wins the Race to Dubai for a second time in 2014
Rory McIlroy completes the Dubai double for a second time in 2015
Rory McIlroy is overcome with emotion following his 2016 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open triumph
Rory McIlroy turns to the crowd during The 2018 Ryder Cup
Rory McIlroy claims his third WGC title in China in 2019
