Rory McIlroy Hailed as 'Best European Golfer Ever' by Colin Montgomerie After Historic Season
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy has been hailed as "the best European golfer ever" by legendary Scot Colin Montgomerie following an incredible 2025 season that saw the Northern Irishman win all four majors and claim the Ryder Cup away from Europe for a second time. The 35-year-old's impressive form has earned him widespread recognition, with many now tipping him to break record-holding golfer Montgomerie's eight major titles.
Montgomerie himself was "very honoured" by McIlroy's praise, saying that he deserved every word of it after a remarkable year that saw the Northern Irishman achieve what no European player has done before - winning all four majors and claiming the Ryder Cup away. The Scot believes that McIlroy is not only ahead of his contemporaries but also sets an example for young golfers to follow.
The current golfing landscape is dominated by McIlroy and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, who shared three of the four major wins this year - leaving a significant gap between them. Montgomerie predicts similar dominance in 2026, stating that there's "very little left for him" to achieve in his career.
McIlroy will face stiff competition from McIlroy and Scheffler as he focuses on defending his title at The Masters, which is expected to be a defining moment in the Northern Irishman's season. Montgomerie believes that McIlroy has "the one thing" left to do - break record-holding golfer Montgomerie's eight major titles.
Golf superstar Rory McIlroy has been hailed as "the best European golfer ever" by legendary Scot Colin Montgomerie following an incredible 2025 season that saw the Northern Irishman win all four majors and claim the Ryder Cup away from Europe for a second time. The 35-year-old's impressive form has earned him widespread recognition, with many now tipping him to break record-holding golfer Montgomerie's eight major titles.
Montgomerie himself was "very honoured" by McIlroy's praise, saying that he deserved every word of it after a remarkable year that saw the Northern Irishman achieve what no European player has done before - winning all four majors and claiming the Ryder Cup away. The Scot believes that McIlroy is not only ahead of his contemporaries but also sets an example for young golfers to follow.
The current golfing landscape is dominated by McIlroy and world No 1 Scottie Scheffler, who shared three of the four major wins this year - leaving a significant gap between them. Montgomerie predicts similar dominance in 2026, stating that there's "very little left for him" to achieve in his career.
McIlroy will face stiff competition from McIlroy and Scheffler as he focuses on defending his title at The Masters, which is expected to be a defining moment in the Northern Irishman's season. Montgomerie believes that McIlroy has "the one thing" left to do - break record-holding golfer Montgomerie's eight major titles.
I'm not surprised Rory's on top of his game right now, he's always been super consistent and talented! 
35 and still killing it? That's what we call ageless in golf! 
I love how Colin Montgomerie is hyping up McIlroy, the Scot's got a lot of respect for the Northern Irishman. 
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! He's been killing it on the golf course and breaking records left and right. I mean, four majors in one year? That's just insane. And to be honest, I'm loving watching him dominate the competition. Colin Montgomerie saying he's the best European golfer ever is definitely a big deal 
. It's about time someone recognized his talent. But now he's got his sights set on breaking Monty's record – that's gonna be super interesting to watch 
. And can we talk about how stacked the golfing field looks with McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler? It's gonna be a tough road for him, but I'm all in 
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, he's on fire! I mean, four majors and Ryder Cup in one season? That's insane! And Colin Montgomerie giving him that "best European golfer ever" title is like, totally deserved 
. And I gotta say, I'm loving the drama of the golfing landscape right now - McIlroy vs Scheffler, it's like a battle royale! But seriously, McIlroy's got this one thing left to do to break Montgomerie's record... and I'm all about cheering him on 
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I'm thinkin', what's goin' on here? Colin Montgomerie givin' Rory McIlroy all the credit, right when this is a big PR move for the golf tour? You gotta wonder if there's more to it than just the golf. Like, maybe they're tryin' to control the narrative 'round that Ryder Cup win and keep the spotlight on these two top players. And what about Scottie Scheffler? He's not gettin' nearly as much love, but he's still puttin' in the work. This all feels like a game of golf... and life, I guess 
but seriously colin montgomerie is so right rory mcilroy is on another level rn and its amazing to see him break records like that 
anyway cant wait to see what he does next season 
