LIV Golf’s Phil Mickelson or PGA Tour’s Tiger Woods, Which Unsung Ryder Cup Legend Is Richer? – 2023 Net Worth Comparison

The Ryder Cup is currently generating one of the most exciting and distinctive atmospheres in golf. On its third day, the US is still struggling to end the 30-year doomsday curse, while Europe is far ahead. Despite having a team full of excellent athletes, there are two stars that everyone is missing on the US roster.

Yes, the Ryder Cup’s unsung heroes are two arch-enemies: Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. While ‘Lefty’ bested the golf legend in this regard and appeared in the Ryder Cup 12 times, the latter has played in eight Ryder Cups and served as vice captain in 2018. Though both players fall under the ‘Great’ category, who is richer among them?

2023 net worth of golf icon Tiger Woods

There is no denying the fact that Woods dominates the PGA Tour. But do you know how much he earned from the league? The stats will blow your mind.

Reportedly, he earned a whopping $121 million just from the greens. Plus, Woods has an businessman’s intelect when it comes to investing his money. His commercial endeavors, which includes restaurants and a golf course design company, also contribute to his income.

His income doesn’t just stop there. What about his endorsement deals? His collaboration with Rolex, FootJoy golf shoes, Nike, and TaylorMade got him $60 million alone this year. However, Woods has been off the green so long this year that his $15 million in earnings on course have brough him down to sixth place on Forbes’ ranking of the highest-paid golfers in the world.

Even though Woods is on hiatus, that doesn’t mean you can take out the golf from him. He and his close Irish friend, Rory McIlroy, also founded a tech-infused new company, TMRW Sports. And in doing so, they are introducing TGL, a brand-new golf league. Numerous celebrities from various arenas are buying TGL teams. Woods is therefore still making millions of dollars in profit, despite not making much money from golf.

He achieved golf’s first billionaire status in 2022. Despite turning down a reported $800 million offer from LIV Golf, the 15-time major winner currently has a staggering $1 billion in net worth.

2023 net worth of ‘Lefty’ Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson is among the handful of golfers to have won more than five major championships. With his impressive win in the 2021 PGA Championship, he became the oldest winner of a major.

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With 45 wins under his name alone on the PGA Tour, ‘Lefty’ was one of the most sought-after golfers for LIV Golf. To make him a member of the Saudi-backed club, LIV Golf reportedly offered a whopping $200 million.

He is second in the world’s highest paid golfers list after Dustin Johnson. Now that he is a part of the lucrative series, ‘Lefty’ has made $105 million so far this year. 

Additionally, Mickelson is active with his endorsement contracts outside of the golf world. He collaborated with numerous well-known companies, including Exxon Mobil, Grayhawk Golf Club, Ford Motors, Rolex Watches, Intrepid Financial Partners, and Titleist.

He also made $2 million off-course this year. Thus, Mickelson’s estimated net worth is approximately $400 million.

Even though ‘Lefty’ has more Ryder Cup appearances than Woods, the PGA Tour loyalist is still the clear winner financially.

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