Rory And Gerry McIlroy Claim Prestigious Seminole Pro-Member Title

The father-son duo fired a 63 to secure the title at Seminole Golf Club, claiming a two shot win over Rickie Fowler and Buddy Marucci

Rory and Gerry McIlroy walk on the green
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As usual, a star-studded line-up was present at the Seminole Pro-Member tournament, with Rory McIlroy and his father, Gerry, taking home the victory in Juno Beach, Florida.

Firing a nine-under 63, the father-son duo finished two shots clear of Rickie Fowler and his partner, Buddy Marucci, whose seven-under 65 was good enough for outright second.

A view of the leaderboard at the Seminone Pro-Member

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The invitation-only Seminole Pro-Member is one of golf’s most exclusive Monday tee times, with it taking place during the PGA Tour's Florida Swing, which started last week at the Cognizant Classic.

Played by the world's best players, Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay are among the previous winners, with McIlroy also claiming the title back in 2015, when he was paired alongside John Pinkham.

Being played in a two-man best ball format, Team McIlroy were two shots clear in the gross division, with the father-son duo continuing their strong performances in pro-am events.

Back in 2019, McIlroy Sr and Jr tied for the win at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but lost on countback, with the pair also firing a 59 at the tournament in 2022.

Rory and Gerry McIlroy pose for a photo in front of St Andrews

Rory and Gerry McIlroy during the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

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Along with the gross division, there was also the net portion of the Seminole Pro-Member, which was won by Collin Morikawa and David Novak, who shot a net 62 to win on a scorecard playoff from Team McIlroy.

Both McIlroy and Morikawa will now join several players from the field in heading up the road to Bay Hill Club & Lodge for the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Playing as the third Signature Event of the 2026 PGA Tour season, it marks a big fortnight run of tournaments, which also includes The Players Championship the following week, the PGA Tour's Flagship Event.

Matt Cradock
Staff Writer

Matt joined Golf Monthly in February 2021 covering weekend news, before also transitioning to equipment and testing. After freelancing for Golf Monthly and The PGA for 18 months, he was offered a full-time position at the company in October 2022 and continues to cover news and social media.

Taking up the game when he was just seven years of age, Matt made it into his county squad just a year later and continues to play the game at a high standard, with a handicap of around 2-4. To date, his best round is a six-under-par 66 having been seven-under through nine.

Matt’s current What’s In The Bag?

Driver: Honma TW747, 8.75°

Fairway Wood: Ping G430 LST 15°, 19°

Irons: TaylorMade P7CB

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0 Tour Satin, 50°, 56°, 60°

Putter: Cleveland TFI 2135 Satin Cero

Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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