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PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 28: Rory McIlroy of Europe reacts during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 28, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 28: Rory McIlroy of Europe reacts during the afternoon foursome matches of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National on September 28, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Among the many pros that being a golf professional has, earning big paychecks and enjoying a rather lavish lifestyle surely tops the list. This is thus proved by the whopping net worth of Rory McIlroy. However, what is the net worth of the former World No. 1 as compared to the current No. 1 ranked golfer, Jon Rahm?
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Rory McIlroy vs Jon Rahm: Who is richer?
Rory McIlroy is probably one of the most successful professionals ever. Courtesy of his heroics on and off the course, the Northern Irishman also has quite an incredible amount of wealth. According to Celebirtynetworth, Rory boasts a net worth of $150 million in 2022. He earns $40-50 million per year through tournament winnings and his endorsements.
So pumped to officially be a Nike athlete!!! Can’t wait to do many great things in the SWOOSH! @nikegolf
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) January 14, 2013
He won $15 million in 2019, after winning the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup. Currently, he is in the six-position of the career money leader list on the PGA Tour, with earnings worth $59,577,984. Apart from his tournament earnings, he has also signed a deal with Nike. And in 2017, he extended that deal for 10 more years for $200 million. He also has a $100 million deal with the equipment manufacturing company, Taylormade.
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On the other hand, the current World No. 1 has a net worth of $16 million in 2022. His win at the 2021 US Open at Torrey Pines helped him to earn $2.5 million; as a result, it took his career earnings to $38 million. The Spaniard is in the 40th position on the career money leaders list on the PGA Tour, with earnings of $31,475,452.
Apart from his tournament earnings, Rahm also has quite a few endorsements. He is the brand ambassador of Blue Yonder, a software and consulting firm. He also has a deal with Callaway and with its subsidiary apparel brand, Travis Mathew. However, Rahm still needs to catch up against Rory in earnings. But with a number of years left in his career still, he might easily do so.
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Golf – The Masters – Augusta National Golf Club – Augusta, Georgia, U.S. – April 8, 2021, Spain’s Jon Rahm acknowledges the crowd after holing his birdie putt on the 2nd green during the first round REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
McIlroy’s first round at API
Rory leads the field after the first round at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. The 32-year-old professional carded a round of 65, seven-under-par. His fiery round included three birdies on the front nine. As a result, he moved out in three-under-par, 33. He made three birdies, one eagle, and a single bogey on the back nine, en route to his 65.
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