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<h2><strong>Jon Rahm 2023: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Jon Rahm Rodriguez, popularly known as Jon Rahm, is a Spanish professional golfer. Despite being a lifelong fan of soccer, Rahm's father pushed him toward golf. This led to him beginning to pursue the sport at a very young age.

Rahm later came to the United States and joined Arizona State University. His golf career took off during his time at ASU, and he won multiple championships. Let's dive in to learn more about the many victories and accomplishments of Jon Rahm!
<h2>Early Life and family</h2>
Jon Rahm was born on 10 November 1994 in Barrica, Biscay. The golfer credits the 1997 Ryder Cup in Valderrama as the inspiration behind his career in golf. Rahm's parents fell in love with the sport and encouraged young Jon also to take up the sport. That year, Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros captained Team Europe. He eventually began to play the game when he was 6 or 7 years of age. Growing up, he indulged in a variety of other sports, including soccer, jai alai, Kung Fu, and canoeing. He was a big fan of martial arts as a child.

Rahm's local coach, Eduardo Celles, had first worked with the golfer when he was just 13. Celles had advised a young Rahm to shorten his swing. To this date, the golfer boasts one of the shortest backswings on Tour. The golfer was also born with clubfoot, and doctors had to break his ankle to fix the issue. This led to his right leg being shorter later in life.

[caption id="attachment_591235" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-591235 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210323234526/GettyImages-1228278251-1.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL - AUGUST 30 : Jon Rahm of Spain poses with his wife, Kelley Cahill, both holding the trophy after the final round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club (North) on August 30, 2020 in Olympia Fields, IL. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images)[/caption]

Rahm met his wife, Kelley Cahill, a former javelin thrower, at the Arizona State University. Following their marriage, they welcomed sons Kepa Cahill Rahm and Eneko Cahill Rahm in 2021 and 2022.
<h2>Amateur career</h2>
Before joining Arizona State University in 2012, Jon Rahm spoke very little English and had never been to the USA before. It was Phil Mickelson's brother, Tim, the Sun Devil's golf coach at the time, who recruited the Spaniard when he had very few offers. Rahm has credited Tim Mickelson for helping him learn English.

The golfer has admitted that lyrics to rap songs enabled him to learn slang and English phrases not taught in class. He has cited Kendrick Lamar's "<em>Swimming Pools</em>" and Eminem’s “<em>Love the Way You Lie</em>" that helped him out.

Rahm held the #1 ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a record 60 weeks. He earned that through the success he found at ASU, where he won 11 college golf tournaments. With 16, only Phil Mickelson has won more tournaments in school history. With wins in 2015 and 2016, Rahm became the first player to be awarded the Ben Hogan Award twice.
<h2>Professional career</h2>
After appearing in the 2016 US Open, where he won the Low Amateur title for his T23 finish, Rahm became a professional. His first professional win came at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, following which he scripted several impressive performances.

[caption id="attachment_1476119" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1476119 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jon-Rahm-2-1.jpg" alt="Jon Rahm" width="1920" height="1280" /> PGA, Golf Herren The American Express - Final Round Jan 22, 2023 La Quinta, California, USA Jon Rahm reacts after a putt on the 16th green during the final round of The American Express golf tournament at Pete Dye Stadium Course. La Quinta Pete Dye Stadium Course California USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xOrlandoxRamirezx 20230122_ojr_rb5_033 Image Credits: IMAGO[/caption]

After he won the Open de España in October 2019, he became the fastest Spanish player in history to five European titles, beating his heroes Sergio Garcia and Seve Ballesteros. The golfer also became World No. 1 for the first time ever on 19 July 2020 after winning the Memorial Tournament. He also became the second Spaniard since Ballesteros to achieve this feat.

During the 2020-21 PGA Tour season, Rahm won the PGA Player of the Year Award, given by the PGA of America. He further claimed the Vardon Trophy as well as the Byron Nelson Award for lowest scoring average.
<h2>Achievements in major events</h2>
In June of 2021, Jon Rahm claimed the first-ever major of his career at Torrey Pines. The Spaniard birdied his final two holes to claim the coveted US Open title. He then dedicated the win to none other than Seve Ballesteros.

[caption id="attachment_682111" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-682111 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-21T011228Z_1029609846_MT1USATODAY16286965_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Jon Rahm" width="1920" height="1228" /> Jun 20, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Jon Rahm celebrates and kisses the trophy after winning he U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In 2023, he won his second major at the Augusta National at the age of 28. In doing so, he became the first European to win both the US Open and the Masters.
<h2>National team appearances</h2>
In 2018, Jon Rahm was able to book a place in the European team for the Ryder Cup by qualifying. That year, Team Europe beat Team USA 17.5 to 10.5 at the Le Golf National Club near Paris, France.

[caption id="attachment_780089" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-780089 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-09-25T214511Z_1470497569_UP1EH9P1OF9E0_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-RYDERCUP.jpg" alt="Jon Rahm" width="1920" height="1192" /> Golf - The 2020 Ryder Cup - Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. - September 25, 2021 Team Europe's Jon Rahm plays out from the bunker on the 12th hole during the Four-balls REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst[/caption]

In 2021, he once again made an appearance for Team Europe in Whistling Straits. That year, Team USA emerged as the winner after beating their opponent 19-9. Rahm went 3-1-1, which included a loss against Scottie Scheffler.
<h2>Net Worth and Endorsements</h2>
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jon Rahm has an estimated net worth of $25 million. After his $3.24 million win at Augusta National in April of 2023, Rahm's career earnings stood at near about $48 million.

A wide array of brand endorsements further supplements the Spaniard's golf income. In the past, he had signed with Callaway Golf Company. However, later in 2021, he entered a new deal with TaylorMade Golf. Rahm has also been tied with brands like Blue Yonder, Rolex, Mercedes Benz, Vista Jet, Silverleaf Club, and more.
<h2><strong>How to contact Jon Rahm?</strong></h2>
Jon Rahm on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jonrahm/">@jonrahm</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jonrahmpga">@JonRahmpga</a>
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<td width="399"><strong>Full name</strong></td>
<td width="399">Jon Rahm Rodríguez</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399"><strong>Nickname</strong></td>
<td width="399">Rahmbo</td>
</tr>
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<td width="399"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="399">29</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Birth Date</strong></td>
<td width="399">November 10, 1994</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Residency</strong></td>
<td width="399">Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="399">American</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="399">Married to Kelley Cahill</td>
</tr>
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<td width="399"><strong>College</strong></td>
<td width="399">Arizona State University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="399">6'2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399"><strong>Weight</strong></td>
<td width="399">220 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399"><strong>Professional wins</strong></td>
<td width="399">11</td>
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<td width="399"><strong>Highest ranking</strong></td>
<td width="399">#1</td>
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</tbody>
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Jon Rahm 2023: Net worth, salary and endorsements Jon Rahm Rodriguez, popularly known as Jon Rahm, is a Spanish professional golfer. Despite being a lifelong fan of soccer, Rahm&#8217;s father pushed him toward golf. This led to him beginning to pursue the sport at a very young age. Rahm later came to the United States and joined Arizona State University. His golf career took off during his time at ASU, and he won multiple championships. Let&#8217;s dive in to learn more about the many victories and accomplishments of Jon Rahm! Early Life and family Jon Rahm was born on 10 November 1994 in Barrica, Biscay. The golfer credits the 1997 Ryder Cup in Valderrama as the inspiration behind his career in golf. Rahm&#8217;s parents fell in love with the sport and encouraged young Jon also to take up the sport. That year, Spanish legend Seve Ballesteros captained Team Europe. He eventually began to play the game when he was 6 or 7 years of age. Growing up, he indulged in a variety of other sports, including soccer, jai alai, Kung Fu, and canoeing. He was a big fan of martial arts as a child. Rahm&#8217;s local coach, Eduardo Celles, had first worked with the golfer when he was just 13. Celles had advised a young Rahm to shorten his swing. To this date, the golfer boasts one of the shortest backswings on Tour. The golfer was also born with clubfoot, and doctors had to break his ankle to fix the issue. This led to his right leg being shorter later in life. OLYMPIA FIELDS, IL &#8211; AUGUST 30 : Jon Rahm of Spain poses with his wife, Kelley Cahill, both holding the trophy after the final round of the BMW Championship at Olympia Fields Country Club (North) on August 30, 2020 in Olympia Fields, IL. (Photo by Tracy Wilcox/PGA TOUR via Getty Images) Rahm met his wife, Kelley Cahill, a former javelin thrower, at the Arizona State University. Following their marriage, they welcomed sons Kepa Cahill Rahm and Eneko Cahill Rahm in 2021 and 2022. Amateur career Before joining Arizona State University in 2012, Jon Rahm spoke very little English and had never been to the USA before. It was Phil Mickelson&#8217;s brother, Tim, the Sun Devil&#8217;s golf coach at the time, who recruited the Spaniard when he had very few offers. Rahm has credited Tim Mickelson for helping him learn English. The golfer has admitted that lyrics to rap songs enabled him to learn slang and English phrases not taught in class. He has cited Kendrick Lamar&#8217;s &#8220;Swimming Pools&#8221; and Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie&#8221; that helped him out. Rahm held the #1 ranking in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for a record 60 weeks. He earned that through the success he found at ASU, where he won 11 college golf tournaments. With 16, only Phil Mickelson has won more tournaments in school history. With wins in 2015 and 2016, Rahm became the first player to be awarded the Ben Hogan Award twice. Professional career After appearing in the 2016 US Open, where he won the Low Amateur title for his T23 finish, Rahm became a professional. His first professional win came at the 2017 Farmers Insurance Open, following which he scripted several impressive performances. PGA, Golf Herren The American Express &#8211; Final Round Jan 22, 2023 La Quinta, California, USA Jon Rahm reacts after a putt on the 16th green during the final round of The American Express golf tournament at Pete Dye Stadium Course. La Quinta Pete Dye Stadium Course California USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xOrlandoxRamirezx 20230122_ojr_rb5_033 Image Credits: IMAGO After he won the Open de España in October 2019, he became the fastest Spanish player in history to five European titles, beating his heroes Sergio Garcia and Seve Ballesteros. The golfer also became World No. 1 for the first time ever on 19 July 2020 after winning the Memorial Tournament. He also became the second Spaniard since Ballesteros to achieve this feat. During the 2020-21 PGA Tour season, Rahm won the PGA Player of the Year Award, given by the PGA of America. He further claimed the Vardon Trophy as well as the Byron Nelson Award for lowest scoring average. Achievements in major events In June of 2021, Jon Rahm claimed the first-ever major of his career at Torrey Pines. The Spaniard birdied his final two holes to claim the coveted US Open title. He then dedicated the win to none other than Seve Ballesteros. Jun 20, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Jon Rahm celebrates and kisses the trophy after winning he U.S. Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports In 2023, he won his second major at the Augusta National at the age of 28. In doing so, he became the first European to win both the US Open and the Masters. National team appearances In 2018, Jon Rahm was able to book a place in the European team for the Ryder Cup by qualifying. That year, Team Europe beat Team USA 17.5 to 10.5 at the Le Golf National Club near Paris, France. Golf &#8211; The 2020 Ryder Cup &#8211; Whistling Straits, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. &#8211; September 25, 2021 Team Europe&#8217;s Jon Rahm plays out from the bunker on the 12th hole during the Four-balls REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst In 2021, he once again made an appearance for Team Europe in Whistling Straits. That year, Team USA emerged as the winner after beating their opponent 19-9. Rahm went 3-1-1, which included a loss against Scottie Scheffler. Net Worth and Endorsements According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jon Rahm has an estimated net worth of $25 million. After his $3.24 million win at Augusta National in April of 2023, Rahm&#8217;s career earnings stood at near about $48 million. A wide array of brand endorsements further supplements the Spaniard&#8217;s golf income. In the past, he had signed with Callaway Golf Company. However, later in 2021, he entered a new deal with TaylorMade Golf. Rahm has also been tied with brands like Blue Yonder, Rolex, Mercedes Benz, Vista Jet, Silverleaf Club, and more. How to contact Jon Rahm? Jon Rahm on Instagram: @jonrahm Twitter: @JonRahmpga  Full name Jon Rahm Rodríguez  Nickname Rahmbo  Age 29  Birth Date November 10, 1994  Residency Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.  Nationality American  Marital Status Married to Kelley Cahill  College Arizona State University  Height 6&#8217;2  Weight 220 lbs  Professional wins 11  Highest ranking #1

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Who is Rory McIlroy? </b></h2>
One of the greatest golfers of all time, Rory McIlroy, was introduced to the sport by his father at a very young age. He was close to joining a college in the US for golf but later opted against it and chose to play amateur golf in Europe. From several major wins to being No. 1 in the world, McIlroy has nabbed multiple achievements in the world. Letâ€™s dive in to find out more!
<h2 style="text-align: center">Rory McIlroy's early life</h2>
Rory Daniel McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, to Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy. He hails from Holywood, Northern Ireland, near Belfast, and grew up playing the game at Holywood Golf Club. His father, Gerry, was a scratch handicapper himself and evoked a love for the game in his son. McIlroy also named his first dog after legend Ernie Els, referring to it as Theo (Elsâ€™ first name).

[caption id="attachment_1183686" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1183686 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-08-28T225158Z_788628385_MT1USATODAY18945865_RTRMADP_3_PGA-TOUR-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy" width="1920" height="1280" /> Aug 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds up the trophy on the 18th green after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Rory McIlroyâ€™s first coach was Michael Bannon, who continues to work with the player to this date. At the age of nine, he lifted the under-10s World Championship at Doral in Miami. He reportedly made his first hole-in-one at the age of nine.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Rory McIlroyâ€™s wife and children</b></h2>
McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll, who worked with the PGA earlier. They started dating in 2015 and got engaged later that year. Then in 2017, the couple tied the knot at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, in September 2020.

[caption id="attachment_1625012" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1625012 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago0039193451h-scaled.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1504" /> March 18, 2018 â€“ Orlando, FL, USA â€“ Rory McIlroy celebrates with wife Erica Stoll after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 18, 2018 at Bay Hill Club &amp; Lodge in Orlando, Fla. Defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks first win since 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational â€“ ZUMAm67_ 20180318_zaf_m67_116 Copyright: xStephenxM.xDowellx[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rory McIlroyâ€™s net worth 2024</b></h2>
Rory McIlroy reportedly has a net worth of $170 million. The Northern Irish golfer sits in the second position on the PGA Tour career earnings list. He is among the four players who have surpassed the $75 million mark and currently stands at $80,095,557. The only player ahead is Tiger Woods
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's professional career</strong></h2>
In 2007, McIlroy became the first player in history to earn a European Tour card, doing so in just two starts. On September 7, 2008, he entered the top 200 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time. He finished the 2008 European Tour season with six top-10 finishes and ranked 79th in the World Golf Ranking.

In November 2009, the golfer announced that he would be joining the American-based PGA Tour for the 2010 season. With his maiden PGA Tour win in 2010, McIlroy not only set a course record but also became the first player since Tiger <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/">Woods</a> to win a PGA Tour event prior to his 21st birthday.

[caption id="attachment_1084624" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1084624 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-13T114433Z_595297158_18526727_RTRMADP_3_GOLF.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy holding the RBC Canadian Open Championship Trophy" width="1920" height="1289" /> Rory McIlroy holds the RBC Canadian Open trophy after winning the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory | Credit: Reuters[/caption]

After winning the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens in March of 2012, McIlroy became World No. 1 for the first time. Later, in 2019, he became the youngest player to spend 500 weeks inside the top 10, breaking Tiger Woodsâ€™ previous record by four months. So far in his career, the Irish player has won 24 PGA Tour and 17 European Tour trophies. McIlroy has four Major Championship wins in his kitty. Rory McIlroy has played in the Ryder Cup seven times, out of which Team Europe won in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's amateur career</strong></h2>
At age 15, Rory McIlroy played for the Irish team at the 2004 European Boysâ€™ Team Championship. He was also a part of Europeâ€™s 2004 Junior Ryder Cup Team, which won against the United States in Ohio. In 2005, he became the youngest-ever winner of the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship.

McIlroyâ€™s first appearance on the European Tour came at the 2005 British Masters, just a few days after he turned 16. He made the cut on the Tour for the first time at age 17 in the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic. At age 17, he was the number-one-ranked amateur for a week.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's major achievements</strong></h2>
McIlroyâ€™s first major win came at the 2011 US Open. The victory came with multiple records, with his 72-hole aggregate score of 268 (16-under) being the most notable of them. The following year, he won the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, by a margin of eight strokes!

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On July 20, 2014, he emerged as the winner at the Open Championship by two strokes over <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rickie-fowler/">Rickie Fowler</a>Â andÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-garcia/">Sergio Garcia</a>. A then-25-year-old McIlroy became the third-fastest player to complete three legs of the grand slam.

In 2014, he collected his fourth major by winning the PGA Championship at theÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jack-nicklaus/">Jack Nicklaus</a>-designed Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He is one of three players in the world to win four majors by the age of 25, along with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's partnerships and endorsements</strong></h2>
In 2013, Sportspro ranked the golfer as the third-most marketable athlete in the world, behindÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/neymar/">Neymar</a>Â andÂ <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lionel-messi/">Lionel Messi</a>. In January of that year, he signed a huge deal with Nike. Later in 2017, the golfer signed a 10-year, $200 million contract extension with the mega-brand only for apparel as the company exited the golf equipment business.

He then signed a 10-year, $100 million equipment deal with TaylorMade for their clubs, balls, and bags. McIlroy has also been endorsed by watchmakers Omega, who launched a special edition Speedmaster 57 dedicated to his success. He is also associated with UnitedHealth Group and Upper Deck. McIlroy set his sights on another sport and<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-amid-a-harsh-cold-shoulder-from-tiger-woods-rory-mcilroy-goes-down-two-hundred-eleven-m-route-to-lift-his-spirits-up-patrick-mahomes-anthony-joshua-juan-mata-travis-kelce/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> became an investor in the Alpine F1 team.</a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Â Rory McIlroyâ€™s career stats</b></h2>
The Northern Irishman became a pro in 2007 and joined the PGA Tour in 2010. He has played in 239 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 239 events in which McIlroy participated, he impressively made the cut for 209 of the events. The World No. 2 has also been the runner-up 10 times and has an equal number of third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 73 and McIlroy has 118 top 10 finishes.

The 34-year-old has also been crowned the FedEx Champion three times, in 2016, 2019 and 2022, respectively. Apart from his heroics on the American circuit, McIlroy has also collected quite a few wins and accolades, some on his home turf, such as the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai in 2015, and the most recent win came at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy's foundation and charity</strong></h2>
McIlroy set up The Rory Foundation in 2013, which was aimed at helping vulnerable and underprivileged children primarily. He cited his parents as his inspiration while setting up the foundation. It has also been the official host of the Irish Open since 2015.

After six years of operation, the foundation shut down in 2019. It was revealed that McIlroy was adopting a â€œprivate philanthropic policyâ€ moving forward.

He often plays in charity golf tournaments to raise money, the most recent one being in May 2020, where he and Dustin<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-johnson/"> Johnson</a>Â raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px">Instagram</td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rorymcilroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@rorymcilroy</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://twitter.com/McIlroyRory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@McIlroyRory</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoryMcIlroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rory McIlroy</a></td>
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<td style="width: 30.1153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></td>
<td style="width: 41.9308%;height: 24px"><a href="https://www.rorymcilroy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.rorymcilroy.com</a></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px"><strong>Personal Information</strong></td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rory Daniel McIlroy</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Popular Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rors and Wee-Mac</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Date of Birth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">May 4, 1989</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Birth Place</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Hollywood, Northern Ireland
Jupiter, Florida, U.S.</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Age</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">34</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Height</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">5 feet, 9 inches</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">161 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Parents</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">N/A</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Nationality</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Irish/ Northern Irish / British</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Net Worth</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Estimated to be $170 million</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Erica Stoll</td>
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<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Golfer</td>
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Rory McIlroy

Who is Rory McIlroy? One of the greatest golfers of all time, Rory McIlroy, was introduced to the sport by his father at a very young age. He was close to joining a college in the US for golf but later opted against it and chose to play amateur golf in Europe. From several major wins to being No. 1 in the world, McIlroy has nabbed multiple achievements in the world. Letâ€™s dive in to find out more! Rory McIlroy&#8217;s early life Rory Daniel McIlroy was born on May 4, 1989, to Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy. He hails from Holywood, Northern Ireland, near Belfast, and grew up playing the game at Holywood Golf Club. His father, Gerry, was a scratch handicapper himself and evoked a love for the game in his son. McIlroy also named his first dog after legend Ernie Els, referring to it as Theo (Elsâ€™ first name). Aug 28, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Rory McIlroy holds up the trophy on the 18th green after winning the TOUR Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports Rory McIlroyâ€™s first coach was Michael Bannon, who continues to work with the player to this date. At the age of nine, he lifted the under-10s World Championship at Doral in Miami. He reportedly made his first hole-in-one at the age of nine. Â Rory McIlroyâ€™s wife and children McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll, who worked with the PGA earlier. They started dating in 2015 and got engaged later that year. Then in 2017, the couple tied the knot at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, in September 2020. March 18, 2018 â€“ Orlando, FL, USA â€“ Rory McIlroy celebrates with wife Erica Stoll after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational on March 18, 2018 at Bay Hill Club &amp; Lodge in Orlando, Fla. Defending champion Rory McIlroy seeks first win since 2018 Arnold Palmer Invitational â€“ ZUMAm67_ 20180318_zaf_m67_116 Copyright: xStephenxM.xDowellx Rory McIlroyâ€™s net worth 2024 Rory McIlroy reportedly has a net worth of $170 million. The Northern Irish golfer sits in the second position on the PGA Tour career earnings list. He is among the four players who have surpassed the $75 million mark and currently stands at $80,095,557. The only player ahead is Tiger Woods Rory McIlroy&#8217;s professional career In 2007, McIlroy became the first player in history to earn a European Tour card, doing so in just two starts. On September 7, 2008, he entered the top 200 of the Official World Golf Ranking for the first time. He finished the 2008 European Tour season with six top-10 finishes and ranked 79th in the World Golf Ranking. In November 2009, the golfer announced that he would be joining the American-based PGA Tour for the 2010 season. With his maiden PGA Tour win in 2010, McIlroy not only set a course record but also became the first player since Tiger Woods to win a PGA Tour event prior to his 21st birthday. Rory McIlroy holds the RBC Canadian Open trophy after winning the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament. Mandatory | Credit: Reuters After winning the Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens in March of 2012, McIlroy became World No. 1 for the first time. Later, in 2019, he became the youngest player to spend 500 weeks inside the top 10, breaking Tiger Woodsâ€™ previous record by four months. So far in his career, the Irish player has won 24 PGA Tour and 17 European Tour trophies. McIlroy has four Major Championship wins in his kitty. Rory McIlroy has played in the Ryder Cup seven times, out of which Team Europe won in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018 and 2023. Rory McIlroy&#8217;s amateur career At age 15, Rory McIlroy played for the Irish team at the 2004 European Boysâ€™ Team Championship. He was also a part of Europeâ€™s 2004 Junior Ryder Cup Team, which won against the United States in Ohio. In 2005, he became the youngest-ever winner of the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship. McIlroyâ€™s first appearance on the European Tour came at the 2005 British Masters, just a few days after he turned 16. He made the cut on the Tour for the first time at age 17 in the 2007 Dubai Desert Classic. At age 17, he was the number-one-ranked amateur for a week. Rory McIlroy&#8217;s major achievements McIlroyâ€™s first major win came at the 2011 US Open. The victory came with multiple records, with his 72-hole aggregate score of 268 (16-under) being the most notable of them. The following year, he won the PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, South Carolina, by a margin of eight strokes! Oct 23, 2022; Ridgeland, South Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy plays from the fourth tee during the final round of THE CJ CUP in South Carolina golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports On July 20, 2014, he emerged as the winner at the Open Championship by two strokes over Rickie FowlerÂ andÂ Sergio Garcia. A then-25-year-old McIlroy became the third-fastest player to complete three legs of the grand slam. In 2014, he collected his fourth major by winning the PGA Championship at theÂ Jack Nicklaus-designed Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. He is one of three players in the world to win four majors by the age of 25, along with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. Rory McIlroy&#8217;s partnerships and endorsements In 2013, Sportspro ranked the golfer as the third-most marketable athlete in the world, behindÂ NeymarÂ andÂ Lionel Messi. In January of that year, he signed a huge deal with Nike. Later in 2017, the golfer signed a 10-year, $200 million contract extension with the mega-brand only for apparel as the company exited the golf equipment business. He then signed a 10-year, $100 million equipment deal with TaylorMade for their clubs, balls, and bags. McIlroy has also been endorsed by watchmakers Omega, who launched a special edition Speedmaster 57 dedicated to his success. He is also associated with UnitedHealth Group and Upper Deck. McIlroy set his sights on another sport and became an investor in the Alpine F1 team. Â Rory McIlroyâ€™s career stats The Northern Irishman became a pro in 2007 and joined the PGA Tour in 2010. He has played in 239 PGA Tour events and secured 24 wins on the American circuit. Out of the 239 events in which McIlroy participated, he impressively made the cut for 209 of the events. The World No. 2 has also been the runner-up 10 times and has an equal number of third-place finishes. Looking at his top 5 finishes, the number comes up to 73 and McIlroy has 118 top 10 finishes. The 34-year-old has also been crowned the FedEx Champion three times, in 2016, 2019 and 2022, respectively. Apart from his heroics on the American circuit, McIlroy has also collected quite a few wins and accolades, some on his home turf, such as the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai in 2015, and the most recent win came at the 2024 Hero Dubai Desert Classic. Rory McIlroy&#8217;s foundation and charity McIlroy set up The Rory Foundation in 2013, which was aimed at helping vulnerable and underprivileged children primarily. He cited his parents as his inspiration while setting up the foundation. It has also been the official host of the Irish Open since 2015. After six years of operation, the foundation shut down in 2019. It was revealed that McIlroy was adopting a â€œprivate philanthropic policyâ€ moving forward. He often plays in charity golf tournaments to raise money, the most recent one being in May 2020, where he and Dustin JohnsonÂ raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds Rory McIlroyâ€™s social media accounts  Instagram @rorymcilroy  Twitter @McIlroyRory  Facebook Rory McIlroy  Website www.rorymcilroy.com    Personal Information  Full Name Rory Daniel McIlroy  Popular Name Rors and Wee-Mac  Date of Birth May 4, 1989  Birth Place Hollywood, Northern Ireland Jupiter, Florida, U.S.  Age 34  Height 5 feet, 9 inches  Weight 161 lbs  Parents Rosie McDonald and Gerry McIlroy  Siblings N/A  Nationality Irish/ Northern Irish / British  Net Worth Estimated to be $170 million  Spouse Erica Stoll  Relationship/Martial Status Married  Children Poppy Kennedy McIlroy  Profession Golfer

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