Rory McIlroy Is Barely Recognizable With New Haircut

Rory McIlroy Is Barely Recognizable With New Haircut originally appeared on The Spun.

Rory McIlroy has been known for his black, curly haircut since he first came onto the professional golf scene more than 10 years ago. 

The 36-year-old PGA Tour star from Northern Ireland is sporting a new look, though. McIlroy, who won The Masters earlier this year, is gearing up for The Open Championship, which is set for next Thursday, July 17. 

Six years ago, McIlroy failed to make the cut at the Open Championship at Royal Portrush in his native Northern Ireland. 

“I wanted to be here for the weekend. Selfishly I wanted to feel that support for two more days. But today was probably one of the most fun rounds of golf I’ve ever played," he said of his failed attempt. “It’s strange saying that standing here and having had a bit of success and won this championship before, and just to be battling to make the cut. To play in front of those crowds today and to feel that momentum and really dig in, it’s going to be a tough one to get over."

In 2025, McIlroy will be looking to win his second Open Championship – he first won in 2014. And he'll be sporting a new look while doing so.

McIlroy is rocking a buzzcut heading into the first round of The Open Championship later this month.

He's barely recognizable at first.

"Haircut Rory looks like Jeremy Strong," one fan wrote.

It's a sleek look for McIlroy, who has been graying a lot more in recent years (join the club, Rory).

Perhaps his sleeker look will lead to cooler play over the course of the four rounds at The Open Championship later this month.

The first round of the final major tournament of the year is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 17. Hopefully, it'll be a fun one.

Rory McIlroy Is Barely Recognizable With New Haircut first appeared on The Spun on Jul 9, 2025

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