Rory McIlroy has landed in hot water with council bosses over plans to heat a huge outdoor pool at his £9million mansion.
The Northern Irish golfer’s luxury pad features a massive 44ft long party and entertainment room, cinema, gym, indoor pool and spa next to the golf course.
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Now he wants to enjoy a 50×16 feet heated outdoor pool with a terrace, plant room and outdoor lighting powered by an air source heat pump.
He already has five pumps for his gorgeous home in Wentworth, Surrey.
The property has a grand entrance hall, six reception rooms, dual aspect drawing room, family room, breakfast room, casual, study room and office.
McIlroy, 35, has applied for planning permission for a more “minor” pump and requested “very special circumstances” because his home is located in a designated green belt area.
Council policy states that “While located in the green belt, elements of many renewable energy projects will involve inappropriate development.
“In such cases, developers will need to demonstrate very special circumstances if projects are to proceed.”
The proposed pump will be housed in a 6 feet high wooden enclosure on the exclusive Wentworth estate, towards the southern boundary of the property.
In a justification statement, McIlroy’s planning agent said: “Heat pumps require permission in view of the fact that there are already heat pumps located on the site towards the northern boundary.
“Adequate landscaping on the site ensures that the pump will not be visible from the road.
“The extensive environmental benefits associated with increased production of energy from renewable sources using air source heat pumps constitute a very special circumstance that justifies air source heat pumps in the green belt.”
McIlroy and wife Erica Stoll were previously given the green light for an outdoor pool with a basement plant room and a play center for four-year-old daughter Poppy.
But they then submitted revised plans for separate plant rooms above ground and were granted a certificate of lawful development by Runnymede Council.
A decision on the heat pump is expected in January and there have been no objections so far from neighbors or environmental health officials about the noise.
McIlroy’s representatives were contacted by The Sun and declined to comment.
Other famous residents living nearby include former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko, former cricketer Kevin Pietersen and fitness guru Joe Wicks.
McIlroy turned professional in 2007 and won the US Open in 2011, the PGA Championship in 2012 and 2014, and The Open Championship in 2014.
He also has a 12,800-square-foot mansion in Florida, a sprawling mansion in La Quinta, California, and a 200-acre 19th-century pad with a golf course, lake and tennis courts in County Down.
PGA Tour launches its own content creation studioThis came as McIlroy was left in tears after equaling Seve Ballesteros in the Race to Dubai titles.
The 35-year-old overcame the challenge of Rasmus Højgaard to win the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in November.
The victory sealed the Northern Irishman’s third consecutive Race to Dubai title and sixth overall.
Following his remarkable achievement, McIlroy was told that his tally now matches that of the late Ballesteros, who died in 2011 at the age of 54.
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McIlroy first won the Dubai Race in 2012, followed by further wins in 2014 and 2015 to his current three-in-a-row race.
McIlroy is now behind by just two runs Colin MontgomeryOverall record of eight races for the Dubai title.
Rory McIlroy’s career achievements
by Ian Tuckey
Rory McIlroy spent more than 100 weeks at World No. 1 – and has won four Majors and won 40 tournaments so far.
Only all-time greats Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have equaled his feat of winning one of the big four by age 25.
And after winning the 2011 US Open, the Northern Irish legend won the PGA Championship the following year – also capturing the Open and PGA titles in 2014.
Here’s a look back at the illustrious career of the 35-year-old, five-time Ryder Cup winner, who was also a strong critic of the rival Saudi-backed LIV tour:
- 2007 – Took the top spot in the world amateur rankings at the age of 17.
Turned professional in September.
Became the youngest Affiliate member to earn a Tour card in European Tour history.
- 2009 – Reached world top 50.
- 2010 – Won his first PGA Tour title at the Quail Hollow Championship.
Made a winning debut in the Ryder Cup.
Became the youngest player to reach $10 million in earnings on the PGA Tour.
- 2011 – Famously blew a four-stroke lead on the final day of the Masters in May.
But won her first major title – the US Open – the following month.
Named Sports Person of the Year by Ireland’s main broadcaster RTÉ.
- 2012 – Won the PGA Championship.
Was named PGA Tour Player of the Year and achieved more Ryder Cup glory.
- 2013 – Signed a huge sponsorship deal with Nike.
- 2014 – His best year so far, major wise.
Won the Open at Royal Liverpool.
Then defeated Phil Mickelson by one stroke to capture back-to-back PGA crowns.
Named RTÉ Sports Person of the Year for the second time.
Again helped Europe win the Ryder Cup.
- 2016 – Ended the season by winning the Tour Championship, leading the FedEx Cup and earning a $10 million bonus pool.
Had to face defeat in Ryder Cup.
- 2017 – Failed to win the entire year.
But finished in the top 10 at the Masters, The Open and 3 WGC events.
And with Nike largely withdrawing from the golf market, it struck an £80m endorsement deal with TaylorMade.
PGA Tour newbie melts down in 18-foot bunker, as incredible shot map reveals- 2018 – More Ryder Cup fun.
- 2020 Brooks surpasses Koepka to become world No. 1
- 2021 – A Ryder Cup loser.
- 2022 – Finished runner-up at the Masters and tied for third at the Open.
- 2023 – Helped Europe defeat USA 16.5-11.5 in the Ryder Cup.
- 2024 – Struggled early in the season, finishing tied-22nd at the Masters.
But then won two tournaments – the Zurich Classic and the Wells Fargo Championship for his 25th PGA title.
