What Is Rory McIlroy’s Net Worth in 2022?

Rory McIlroy looks to be back in form with the way he has performed at the Masters and the Open Championship. The Northern Irish star has been playing professional golf for the past 15 years. It is quite evident that the golfer has earned an enormous amount of money over the years. Today we look at what McIlroy’s net worth looks like in 2022.

Rory McIlroy quickly made an impact within the early days of his professional golf. He captured 4 Major wins in four years. However, since 2015, McIlroy has been in a drought when it comes to Major wins.

But that did not stop the 33-year-old from becoming one of the most established golf names around the world. Whether it’s his endorsement deals or his earnings on the golf course, McIlroy enjoys a wealthy lifestyle.

How much is the net worth of Rory McIlroy in 2022?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, McIlroy’s net worth currently stands at a staggering amount of $170 million. McIlroy makes money via endorsement deals and victories on the circuit.

Surprisingly, McIlroy’s golfing victories alone have earned him $70 million (£57.8 million) in earnings. Although it is not included in official money rankings, he won the FedEx Cup in 2019 and received a record-breaking $15 million (£12.4 million) in prize money. If so, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods would be McIlroy’s closest competitors in terms of career earnings.

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In truth, majority of McIlroy’s wealth comes from endorsements and commercial deals. According to reports, McIlroy makes around $37 million (£30.6 million) annually from his longtime Nike sponsorship. Additionally, it is said that he has an agreement with TaylorMade worth $100 million (£83 million) for over a decade.

Golf has long been a lucrative sport, and this trend doesn’t seem to be slowing down. Tiger Woods, a golfing icon, joined Michael Jordan and LeBron James as the athlete with a net worth of $1 billion, which came as a result of brand endorsements and professional golf victories; McIlroy is one among a number of his contemporaries attempting to accomplish this achievement.

Moreover, the Saudi-backed LIV Golf is a relevant topic right now that encourages even more money to be invested in golf. Much to the delight of his fans, McIlroy has publicly stated that he won’t “tarnish” his reputation for “extra millions.” But one could only imagine what amount of money the Tour would offer McIlroy if he considered making the jump.

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