Michael Bannon
Michael Bannon is Rory McIlroy's golf coach, who has played a significant role in McIlroy's training and preparation, helping him refine his skills and maintain focus throughout his career.
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Rory McIlroy with his coach Michael Bannon during a practice round at Royal Portrush.
The pressure lifted, McIlroy can ease into back nine of his career
Canada· 2025-07-16
Rory McIlroy had his coach Michael Bannon fly over to Florida for a three-day practice.
Rory McIlroy prepares to get back into his groove in Philadelphia – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-08
Michael Bannon is McIlroy's coach.
Rory McIlroy’s crowning achievement captures hearts and minds – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Heaven first encountered McIlroy when he was six years old and remembers he and Michael Bannon – another aspiring player and now McIlroy’s coach – hitting drives down the 17th hole at Holywood Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy could go onto win 10 majors now Masters ‘shackles are off,’ says men’s captain of his hometown golf club
United States· 2025-04-19
Michael Bannon is Rory McIlroy's swing coach who has been with him since childhood.
Who is the team behind the Masters champion? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-19
Michael Bannon is Rory McIlroy's coach, helping him prepare for the Masters tournament.
It is doubtful that two Irish players have ever started with greater hope of a win at Augusta – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-10
Rory McIlroy had his coach Michael Bannon on hand for practice.
‘When you have had a long career like I have, you learn to roll with the punches’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-09
