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After Winning the CJ Cup, Rory McIlroy has reached number 1 in the golf ranking. He also said he gave Tiger Woods a good run at the player impact program all year. They are friends, but they also know how to separate golf from friendship. But to the surprise of many, Woods won the PIP bonus pool for the second year.

Woods was able to win despite being available for only nine rounds in three majors. Not just that, former no.1 also attended a player-only meeting at the BMW Championship in Wilmington. Fans have mixed reactions to his win.

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However, McIlroy also made headlines by following up with Woods in the PIP. He will be taking $12M for 2nd place, so GOAT’s bonus would be more significant. The current number one emerged as champion this year. He won FedEx Cup for the third time, making the record. The other two tournaments followed it, leading him to reach no.1. He was one of the most vital voices supporting the PGA tour against LIV Golf.

How did the golf world react to the PIP win of Tiger Woods?

Golf fans had a mixed reaction to what was one of its most significant achievements of Woods. McIlroy already achieved quite a lot this year, and along with PIP money, he earned a bonus. Some fans did not approve that Woods won so quickly despite being unavailable for most of the event.

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In contrast, some fans were happy to see their favorite golfer return to the game. They called him GOAT and said he should keep winning, which was not enough. Even his son Charlie Woods was roped in, and fans wanted him to win all tournaments after the golf legend. 

Fans were also shocked and calculated the total prize money the European tour member would take home after coming 2nd in PIP. Let’s find out what the golf fans have to say about the two most supportive members of the PGA tour.

Thus, a variety of reactions were seen on Twitter.

How much did Woods and McIlroy benefit from the win?

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As the winner, Woods will take home a plurality of the PIP’s $100 million fund. They will split it between some 23 players. Now that the program was expanded, the payout for McIlroy was $12 million.

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This win contributed to a big season, financially, for the current number 1. His earnings include bonus money, which was $40,354,566. That was the breaks down to $8,654,566 from prize money in 15 tournaments.

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