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<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer. Despite not having anyone in the family play the sport, Morikawa picked up the sport as a five-year-old by himself.

Morikawa grew up playing the sport at the Chevy Chase Country Club, where he started working with his coach, Rick Sessinghaus, when he was eight, and this partnership is still going strong. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in business administration. During his college career, he won five titles in four years. He also won amateur titles at the same time, which took him to the top of the amateur rankings.

[caption id="attachment_1090057" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1090057 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-17T222521Z_593852675_MT1USATODAY18552955_RTRMADP_3_PGA-U-S-OPEN-SECOND-ROUND.jpg" alt="Collin Morikawa" width="1920" height="1225" /> Jun 17, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Collin Morikawa looks on during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Morikawa appointed Jonathan Jakovac to the bag in 2019. Their partnership and professional relationship are still going strong four years later. The two met at the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach, and that's where they struck a partnership.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Family</strong></h2>
Collin was born to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa. He also has a younger brother named Garrett, who is eight years younger than him. Morikawa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of Chinese and Japanese descent.

After dating Katherine Zhu for a long period of time, the couple tied the knot in November 2022. Zhu herself is a former golf prowess known for her smooth, silky swing.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Records</strong></h2>
Age is no barrier to setting records, and Morikawa is a prime example. The golfer began his career with 22 consecutive cuts, a record only eclipsed by the legendary <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/">Tiger Woods</a>. He needed just six starts to win his first PGA Tour victory, which came at the 2019 Barracuda Championship.

Collin Morikawa has finished in the top five of every major tournament, winning the PGA Championship and The Open Championship along the way. He won the 2020 PGA Championship at the age of 23, making him the third-youngest winner after Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. In 2021, he emerged victorious in The Open Championship.

[caption id="attachment_708244" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-708244 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-07-18T175204Z_1435760266_UP1EH7I1DMRJ4_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Collin Morikawa" width="1920" height="1439" /> Golf - The 149th Open Championship - Royal St George's, Sandwich, Britain - July 18, 2021, Collin Morikawa of the U.S. celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship REUTERS/Rebecca Naden[/caption]

In February 2021, Morikawa won the Workday Championship, making him the second youngest player to win both a major and a World Golf Championship event.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa's 2023 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Morikawa’s worth is estimated to be around $7 million, <i>as per GolfSpan</i>. The golfer’s career earnings are a little over $31 million.
<h2><strong>Collin Morikawa Endorsements</strong></h2>
Since his amateur career, he has had multiple endorsement deals. The golfer signed multi-year deals with TaylorMade and Adidas just days apart in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_666064" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-666064 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-06-03T203158Z_1483924495_MT1USATODAY16200602_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-MEMORIAL-TOURNAMENT-PRESENTED-BY-NATIONWIDE-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="Collin Morikawa" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jun 3, 2021; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Collin Morikawa on the 9th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament golf tourney. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

In 2020, he struck a deal with Zurich Insurance and wears it on his left sleeve. Additionally, he also endorses Omega, the stunning watchmaker. US Bank and Grant Thornton are also among his sponsors.
<h2><strong>How to contact Collin Morikawa?</strong></h2>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/collin_morikawa/">@collin_morikawa</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/collin_morikawa">@collin_morikawa</a>
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Collin Morikawa 2023: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Collin Morikawa is an American professional golfer. Despite not having anyone in the family play the sport, Morikawa picked up the sport as a five-year-old by himself. Morikawa grew up playing the sport at the Chevy Chase Country Club, where he started working with his coach, Rick Sessinghaus, when he was eight, and this partnership is still going strong. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in business administration. During his college career, he won five titles in four years. He also won amateur titles at the same time, which took him to the top of the amateur rankings. Jun 17, 2022; Brookline, Massachusetts, USA; Collin Morikawa looks on during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Morikawa appointed Jonathan Jakovac to the bag in 2019. Their partnership and professional relationship are still going strong four years later. The two met at the 2019 US Open at Pebble Beach, and that&#8217;s where they struck a partnership. Collin Morikawa Family Collin was born to Blaine and Debbie Morikawa. He also has a younger brother named Garrett, who is eight years younger than him. Morikawa was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. He is of Chinese and Japanese descent. After dating Katherine Zhu for a long period of time, the couple tied the knot in November 2022. Zhu herself is a former golf prowess known for her smooth, silky swing. Collin Morikawa Records Age is no barrier to setting records, and Morikawa is a prime example. The golfer began his career with 22 consecutive cuts, a record only eclipsed by the legendary Tiger Woods. He needed just six starts to win his first PGA Tour victory, which came at the 2019 Barracuda Championship. Collin Morikawa has finished in the top five of every major tournament, winning the PGA Championship and The Open Championship along the way. He won the 2020 PGA Championship at the age of 23, making him the third-youngest winner after Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. In 2021, he emerged victorious in The Open Championship. Golf &#8211; The 149th Open Championship &#8211; Royal St George&#8217;s, Sandwich, Britain &#8211; July 18, 2021, Collin Morikawa of the U.S. celebrates with the Claret Jug after winning The Open Championship REUTERS/Rebecca Naden In February 2021, Morikawa won the Workday Championship, making him the second youngest player to win both a major and a World Golf Championship event. Collin Morikawa&#8217;s 2023 Net Worth Morikawa’s worth is estimated to be around $7 million, as per GolfSpan. The golfer’s career earnings are a little over $31 million. Collin Morikawa Endorsements Since his amateur career, he has had multiple endorsement deals. The golfer signed multi-year deals with TaylorMade and Adidas just days apart in 2019. Jun 3, 2021; Dublin, Ohio, USA; Collin Morikawa on the 9th hole during the first round of the Memorial Tournament golf tourney. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports In 2020, he struck a deal with Zurich Insurance and wears it on his left sleeve. Additionally, he also endorses Omega, the stunning watchmaker. US Bank and Grant Thornton are also among his sponsors. How to contact Collin Morikawa? Instagram: @collin_morikawa Twitter: @collin_morikawa  Full name Collin Morikawa  Age 26  Birth Date February 6, 1997  Residency Las Vegas, Nevada  Nationality United States of America  Marital Status Unmarried  College University of California, Berkeley  Height 5&#8217;9  Weight 169 lbs  Professional wins 6  Highest ranking #2

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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!

[caption id="attachment_1279619" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1279619" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-10-23T191715Z_2139021561_MT1USATODAY19287526_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-CJ-CUP-IN-SOUTH-CAROLINA-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour" width="1920" height="1280" /> 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[/caption]

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
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Rory McIlroyâ€™s social media accounts</b></h2>
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<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">Full Name</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Rory Daniel McIlroy</td>
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<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: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Weight</td>
<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: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Siblings</td>
<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: 19.4779%;height: 24px">Spouse</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 24px">Erica Stoll</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 48px">Relationship/Martial Status</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 48px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 19.4779%;height: 72px">Children</td>
<td style="width: 20.5823%;height: 72px">Poppy Kennedy McIlroy</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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Scottie Scheffler is a two-time major champion who plays on the PGA Tour. Born in New Jersey, and raised in Texas, Schefflerâ€™s early interest in golf started at age 3. Although his father introduced him to multiple sports, the 27-year-old stuck with golf. Earning his way through the Korn Ferry Tour, Scottie Scheffler rose to the World No. 1 spot quite early in his career. Here is everything you need to know about the Texas star who has maintained unparalleled dominance in recent years.
<h2><b>Early life of Scottie Scheffler</b></h2>
Scottie Scheffler was born in New Jersey in 1996. However, he spent a part of his early childhood days in New Jersey. However, when his mother got a job there, they moved to Dallas. The 27-year-old is a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, where his father enlisted him on borrowed money.

At the age of six, he started working with his swing coach, Randy Smith. Smith is still the instructor Scheffler trusts. Young Scheffler, however, played many sports growing up, including basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and football. However, he chose golf as a career, and that has been his dream since early childhood. His dream, however, started courtesy of a plastic golf club he was presented with by his parents.
<h2><b>Schefflerâ€™s professional wins</b></h2>
Scheffler has ten wins so far on the Tour. His maiden victory came at the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. He topped that with three more, including the Masters that year. The current world no. 1 golfer has made 102 cuts in the 121 tournaments he has played on the Tour.

[caption id="attachment_984665" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-984665" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-27T231749Z_1942145339_MT1USATODAY17977038_RTRMADP_3_PGA-WORLD-GOLF-CHAMPIONSHIPS-DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-MATCH-PLAY-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="Scottie Scheffler" width="1920" height="1324" /> Mar 27, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler gestures while holding the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Kevin Kisner (not pictured) in the final round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Scheffler, though, made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old kid at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, then known as the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson. In his tour debut, Scheffler made a hole-in-one at the 221-yard second hole at the Four Seasons Resort. He settled for a T22 at the event.

A highly decorated college career raised the expectations of the Dallas native. Scheffler, however, exceeded those expectations, showcasing dominance reminiscent of Tiger Woods. In April 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win four tournaments in five starts.

Scheffler also shattered multiple records on the PGA Tour in 2024. Scheffler played 39 consecutive rounds at par or better. In 2023, Scheffler became the seventh-lowest average scorer in PGA Tour history. His adjusted score of 68.63 was bettered by only Tiger Woods in six years. Woods holds the record of 67.79; this year, Schefflerâ€™s scoring average is 67.50.

[caption id="attachment_2805650" align="aligncenter" width="5206"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2805650" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-04-11T223159Z_1527483850_UP1EK4B1QL92T_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-MASTERS.jpg" alt="Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler" width="5206" height="3753" /> Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 11, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. shakes hands with Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy on the green on the 18th hole after completing their first round REUTERS/Mike Segar[/caption]

Scheffler is also in the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy league in terms of amassing ten PGA Tout titles. Woods took 76, and McIlroy took 92 events to reach that career milestone. Scheffler took 119. â€œ<i>In high school, I narrowed it down to just basketball and golf. My whole life, I knew how much I loved golf. It was the one sport I always wanted to be playing, regardless of the season,</i>â€ Scheffler said in 2018 to Golf Digest.
<h2><b>Scottie Scheffler: Net worthÂ </b></h2>
Per Forbes, Scheffler was already sitting on $47.1 million in 2023. His current net worth is north of $80M, especially after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational ($4M), THE PLAYERS Championship ($4.5M), the Masters ($3.6M), and the RBC Heritage ($4M). He has already amassed $18,693,235 from ten events played in 2024. The two-time Major champion is eighth on the all-time money list, with $61,258,464 in career earnings from the Tour.

In 2023, Scheffler set the record for earning the most money in a calendar year. The Texas star earned $21,014,342, and it appears he will soon surpass this record. Scheffler is also a Nike athlete. Aside from that, he has ties with NetJets, Rolex, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Vertex Community Bank. Scheffler is represented by Blake Smith of Hambric Sports.
<h2>Schefflers were a family of six</h2>
Schefflerâ€™s parents are Scott and Diane Scheffler. Diane used to work as a COO at a law firm, where she supported the family financially. Scheffler has three sisters, Callie, Molly, and Sara. Callie was looping for Scheffler when he made his PGA Tour debut. She has also looped for her brother countless times before, mostly in USGA tournaments.

[caption id="attachment_2860379" align="aligncenter" width="1080"]<img class="size-full wp-image-2860379" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Screenshot_20240503-123934_Instagram.jpg" alt="Scottie Scheffler Family" width="1080" height="704" /> Source: Scottie Scheffler, Instagram[/caption]

Scottie Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. Scudder has accompanied his husband on many occasions. Most famously in 2022, when Scheffler earned his first green jacket and the maiden major tournament. They're expecting their firstborn in May 2024.

The 10-time PGA Tour winner famously said that he would leave Augusta National if his wife went into labor. Two years earlier, Scheffler revealed Meredith calmed him down as he was â€˜crying like a babyâ€™ before the final round of the Masters.
<h2><b>Religion plays a big role in Schefflerâ€™s life</b></h2>
Scottie Scheffler is a devout Christian. â€œ<i>The reason why I play golf is Iâ€™m trying to glorify God and all that Heâ€™s done in my life,</i>â€ the PGA Tour Pro said last year from Augusta. The 10-time PGA Tour winner is part of a Bible study group. And, thatâ€™s where he met his caddie, Ted Scott. â€œ<i>I really want to work with a Christian. Thatâ€™s how I try to live my life,</i>â€ Scheffler told Scott while asking the veteran to loop for him.

At this yearâ€™s Masters, Scheffler reiterated his faith in God. â€œ<i>My buddies told me this morning my victory was secure on the cross. And thatâ€™s a pretty special feeling to know that Iâ€™m secure for forever, and it doesnâ€™t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure forever.</i>â€
<h2><b>Scheffler is active in various charity organizations</b></h2>
Schefflerâ€™s friend James Ragan and his brother, Mecklin, started a philanthropic foundation, Triumph Over Kids Cancer. James, however, died of bone cancer just months before the Highland Park sophomore made his PGA Tour debut. A few years later, the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year donated a portion of the $300,000 he pocketed as the winner of the RSM Birdies Fore Love.

He also donated $50,000 to the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation for developmental programs for junior golfers. In 2020, Scheffler also donated $20,000 to West Dallas Community School, $20,000 to Advocates for Community Transformation, $20,000 to Human Impact, and $20,000 to Behind Every Door Ministries. The couple, too, is part of a charity organization, The Scudder Association Foundation.

For Scheffler, Christianity is a guiding principle in his life. Golf is secondary; itâ€™s his job. But family and faith matter more for the pro who canâ€™t stop winning.

Scottie Scheffler

Scottie Scheffler is a two-time major champion who plays on the PGA Tour. Born in New Jersey, and raised in Texas, Schefflerâ€™s early interest in golf started at age 3. Although his father introduced him to multiple sports, the 27-year-old stuck with golf. Earning his way through the Korn Ferry Tour, Scottie Scheffler rose to the World No. 1 spot quite early in his career. Here is everything you need to know about the Texas star who has maintained unparalleled dominance in recent years. Early life of Scottie Scheffler Scottie Scheffler was born in New Jersey in 1996. However, he spent a part of his early childhood days in New Jersey. However, when his mother got a job there, they moved to Dallas. The 27-year-old is a member of the Royal Oaks Country Club, where his father enlisted him on borrowed money. At the age of six, he started working with his swing coach, Randy Smith. Smith is still the instructor Scheffler trusts. Young Scheffler, however, played many sports growing up, including basketball, lacrosse, baseball, and football. However, he chose golf as a career, and that has been his dream since early childhood. His dream, however, started courtesy of a plastic golf club he was presented with by his parents. Schefflerâ€™s professional wins Scheffler has ten wins so far on the Tour. His maiden victory came at the 2022 WM Phoenix Open, when he defeated Patrick Cantlay in a playoff. He topped that with three more, including the Masters that year. The current world no. 1 golfer has made 102 cuts in the 121 tournaments he has played on the Tour. Mar 27, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Scottie Scheffler gestures while holding the Walter Hagen Cup after defeating Kevin Kisner (not pictured) in the final round of the World Golf Championships-Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports Scheffler, though, made his PGA Tour debut as a 17-year-old kid at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson, then known as the AT&amp;T Byron Nelson. In his tour debut, Scheffler made a hole-in-one at the 221-yard second hole at the Four Seasons Resort. He settled for a T22 at the event. A highly decorated college career raised the expectations of the Dallas native. Scheffler, however, exceeded those expectations, showcasing dominance reminiscent of Tiger Woods. In April 2024, Scottie Scheffler became the first golfer since Tiger Woods to win four tournaments in five starts. Scheffler also shattered multiple records on the PGA Tour in 2024. Scheffler played 39 consecutive rounds at par or better. In 2023, Scheffler became the seventh-lowest average scorer in PGA Tour history. His adjusted score of 68.63 was bettered by only Tiger Woods in six years. Woods holds the record of 67.79; this year, Schefflerâ€™s scoring average is 67.50. Golf &#8211; The Masters &#8211; Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. &#8211; April 11, 2024 Scottie Scheffler of the U.S. shakes hands with Northern Ireland&#8217;s Rory McIlroy on the green on the 18th hole after completing their first round REUTERS/Mike Segar Scheffler is also in the Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy league in terms of amassing ten PGA Tout titles. Woods took 76, and McIlroy took 92 events to reach that career milestone. Scheffler took 119. â€œIn high school, I narrowed it down to just basketball and golf. My whole life, I knew how much I loved golf. It was the one sport I always wanted to be playing, regardless of the season,â€ Scheffler said in 2018 to Golf Digest. Scottie Scheffler: Net worthÂ  Per Forbes, Scheffler was already sitting on $47.1 million in 2023. His current net worth is north of $80M, especially after victories at the Arnold Palmer Invitational ($4M), THE PLAYERS Championship ($4.5M), the Masters ($3.6M), and the RBC Heritage ($4M). He has already amassed $18,693,235 from ten events played in 2024. The two-time Major champion is eighth on the all-time money list, with $61,258,464 in career earnings from the Tour. In 2023, Scheffler set the record for earning the most money in a calendar year. The Texas star earned $21,014,342, and it appears he will soon surpass this record. Scheffler is also a Nike athlete. Aside from that, he has ties with NetJets, Rolex, TaylorMade, Titleist, and Vertex Community Bank. Scheffler is represented by Blake Smith of Hambric Sports. Schefflers were a family of six Schefflerâ€™s parents are Scott and Diane Scheffler. Diane used to work as a COO at a law firm, where she supported the family financially. Scheffler has three sisters, Callie, Molly, and Sara. Callie was looping for Scheffler when he made his PGA Tour debut. She has also looped for her brother countless times before, mostly in USGA tournaments. Source: Scottie Scheffler, Instagram Scottie Scheffler married his high school sweetheart, Meredith Scudder, in 2020. Scudder has accompanied his husband on many occasions. Most famously in 2022, when Scheffler earned his first green jacket and the maiden major tournament. They&#8217;re expecting their firstborn in May 2024. The 10-time PGA Tour winner famously said that he would leave Augusta National if his wife went into labor. Two years earlier, Scheffler revealed Meredith calmed him down as he was â€˜crying like a babyâ€™ before the final round of the Masters. Religion plays a big role in Schefflerâ€™s life Scottie Scheffler is a devout Christian. â€œThe reason why I play golf is Iâ€™m trying to glorify God and all that Heâ€™s done in my life,â€ the PGA Tour Pro said last year from Augusta. The 10-time PGA Tour winner is part of a Bible study group. And, thatâ€™s where he met his caddie, Ted Scott. â€œI really want to work with a Christian. Thatâ€™s how I try to live my life,â€ Scheffler told Scott while asking the veteran to loop for him. At this yearâ€™s Masters, Scheffler reiterated his faith in God. â€œMy buddies told me this morning my victory was secure on the cross. And thatâ€™s a pretty special feeling to know that Iâ€™m secure for forever, and it doesnâ€™t matter if I win this tournament or lose this tournament. My identity is secure forever.â€ Scheffler is active in various charity organizations Schefflerâ€™s friend James Ragan and his brother, Mecklin, started a philanthropic foundation, Triumph Over Kids Cancer. James, however, died of bone cancer just months before the Highland Park sophomore made his PGA Tour debut. A few years later, the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year donated a portion of the $300,000 he pocketed as the winner of the RSM Birdies Fore Love. He also donated $50,000 to the Northern Texas PGA (NTPGA) Foundation for developmental programs for junior golfers. In 2020, Scheffler also donated $20,000 to West Dallas Community School, $20,000 to Advocates for Community Transformation, $20,000 to Human Impact, and $20,000 to Behind Every Door Ministries. The couple, too, is part of a charity organization, The Scudder Association Foundation. For Scheffler, Christianity is a guiding principle in his life. Golf is secondary; itâ€™s his job. But family and faith matter more for the pro who canâ€™t stop winning.

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<h2><b>Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Net Worth 2024</b></h2>
Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements.

Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-pga-tour-tiger-woods-parts-ways-with-nike-fractured-deal-becomes-a-reality/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">which came to an end after a 27-year partnership</a> that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023.

[caption id="attachment_1123251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-1123251" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T105851Z_1035672675_UP1EI7A0UI10A_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1319" /> Golf - 150th Open Championship - St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs[/caption]

Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasnâ€™t the end of it at all! He further <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-where-does-tiger-woods-live-inside-his-54-million-mega-mansion-with-two-private-docks-tiger-woods-house-jupiter-florida-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property</a>.

Woods also bought both his parents' houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl's names.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woodsâ€™s Early Life</b></h2>
Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, â€œTiger,â€ which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies.

From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy.

By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded.

[caption id="attachment_771019" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-771019 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-95490625.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods and Earl Woods" width="1920" height="1370" /> Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage)[/caption]

Tigerâ€™s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years.

In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he's now known as.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woodsâ€™s Family and His Kids</b></h2>
Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods's heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006.

[caption id="attachment_936305" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-936305" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1021662-1.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods with his father and mother" width="1920" height="1372" /> 25 Jan 1998: Tiger Woods with his parents Kultida and Earl Woods at the Johnnie Walker Classic at Blue Canyon Golf Club, Thailand. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT[/caption]

Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woodsâ€™ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961.

Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elinâ€™s second child, was born on February 8, 2009.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Dating History</b></h2>
In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-does-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-do-for-a-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Elin Nordegren, a former model</a>. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-where-is-she-now-and-what-caused-the-downfall-of-their-relationship-update-tiger-woods-ex-wife-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">went through a very public and scandalous divorce.</a>

[caption id="attachment_1499957" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1499957 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98066054.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1344" /> Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin.

Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier,Â <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lindsey-vonn/">Lindsey Vonn</a>. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles.

Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a playerâ€™s spouse credential at the Presidentâ€™s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golfâ€™s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead.

Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019.

[caption id="attachment_996666" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996666 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145859155.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1223" /> AUGUSTA, GEORGIA â€“ APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)[/caption]

Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships.

The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-crazy-fitness-routine-that-made-him-a-golf-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tons of training, and rigorous hard work</a>,Â the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Documentary</b></h2>
All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport.

The documentary also explores Woodsâ€™ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods's Car Accidents</b></h2>
Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as <em>â€œserious.â€</em>

Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him.

In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-augusta-national-drops-huge-hint-at-tiger-woods-participation-at-2022-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">compete in major championships in 2022.</a>

Woods's health struggles continued as he <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-the-masters-tournament-agony-at-augusta-tiger-woods-breaks-millions-of-hearts-with-gut-wrenching-announcement-at-the-masters/?utm_source=website%2F&amp;utm_medium=dive_deeper&amp;utm_campaign=internal_links" target="_blank" rel="noopener">withdrew from the Masters in April 2023</a> due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy</strong></h2>
Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million studentsâ€™ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%.

The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge.

<strong>Tiger Woods Social Media</strong>Â Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a>,Â <a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a>,Â <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tiger" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>,Â <a href="https://tigerwoods.com/contact-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Website</a>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Name</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Born</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">12/30/1975</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Cypress, California</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Education</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Stanford University</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Parents</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Earl Woods

Kultida Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Kids</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Sam Alexis Woods

Charlie Axel Woods</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Divorced</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Height</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">6â€™1</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Weight</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">185 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Caddy</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">Rob McNamara</td>
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<td style="width: 117.012px"><b>Achievements</b></td>
<td style="width: 296.987px">15 Major Championship Wins

82 PGA Tour Wins

683 weeks as World Rank 1</td>
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Tiger Woods

Tiger Woods 2024: Net Worth, Family, and Career Tiger Woods&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements. Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals was with Nike, which came to an end after a 27-year partnership that began in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $60 million in endorsements alone in 2023. Golf &#8211; 150th Open Championship &#8211; St Andrews, Scotland, Britain &#8211; July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006, he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasnâ€™t the end of it at all! He further went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property. Woods also bought both his parents&#8217; houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida, for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl&#8217;s names. Tiger Woodsâ€™s Early Life Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, â€œTiger,â€ which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies. From a very young age, Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitate his swing. His skills with a club were amazing, and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy. By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded. Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage) Tigerâ€™s father, Earl, was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach, on the other hand, was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years. In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University for two years and pursued a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996, taking his first steps toward becoming the golf legend that he&#8217;s now known as. Tiger Woodsâ€™s Family and His Kids Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although he was born an American citizen, Woods&#8217;s heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. The couple were married for 37 years until Earl sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006. 25 Jan 1998: Tiger Woods with his parents Kultida and Earl Woods at the Johnnie Walker Classic at Blue Canyon Golf Club, Thailand. Mandatory Credit: David Cannon/ALLSPORT Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woodsâ€™ eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961. Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods and Elinâ€™s second child, was born on February 8, 2009. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Dating History In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be, Elin Nordegren, a former model. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later, they went through a very public and scandalous divorce. Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images) Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin. Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier,Â Lindsey Vonn. The two made an attractive athlete-power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles. Woods also dated Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a playerâ€™s spouse credential at the Presidentâ€™s Cup. The pair broke up in 2023. Following their breakup, Herman also filed a lawsuit against Woods to revoke the non-disclosure agreement she signed when the couple initially started dating. Herman cited the Speak Out Act in her lawsuit, which permits the nullification of NDAs in cases of sexual assault or harassment. However, she later dropped the lawsuit. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Awards and Achievements Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golfâ€™s history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead. Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA â€“ APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date gotten his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships. The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1 at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through strong resolve, tons of training, and rigorous hard work,Â the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself. Tiger Woods Documentary All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. Tiger, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport. The documentary also explores Woodsâ€™ relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max. Tiger Woods&#8217;s Car Accidents Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009, when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as â€œserious.â€ Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him. In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour star found the resolve to compete in major championships in 2022. Woods&#8217;s health struggles continued as he withdrew from the Masters in April 2023 due to a re-aggravation of his plantar fasciitis. After nearly an eight-month-long hiatus, the 82-time PGA Tour winner made a comeback at the Hero World Challenge in December 2023. The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It was first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million studentsâ€™ lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%. The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge. Tiger Woods Social MediaÂ Â Instagram,Â Twitter,Â Facebook,Â Website  Name Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods  Born 12/30/1975  Place of Birth Cypress, California  Nationality American  Education Stanford University  Parents Earl Woods Kultida Woods  Kids Sam Alexis Woods Charlie Axel Woods  Marital Status Divorced  Height 6â€™1  Weight 185 lbs  Caddy Rob McNamara  Achievements 15 Major Championship Wins 82 PGA Tour Wins 683 weeks as World Rank 1