Rory McIlroy Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is Rory McIlroy’s Net Worth and Career Earnings?

Born in Northern Ireland, professional golfer Rory McIlroy has amassed a net worth of $170 million. He has held the title of the number-one ranked professional golfer in the world for over 100 weeks. As a four-time major champion, Rory clinched victories at the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 PGA Championship, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2014 PGA Championship. He is one of only three players, alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to have won four majors by age 25.

Additionally, Rory ranks among the highest-paid athletes globally, earning between $40-50 million annually from endorsements and tournament wins, with endorsements being the primary source. In 2022, he earned over $40 million by winning the Tour Championship, which also included an $18 million bonus.

Early Life

On May 4th, 1989, Rory McIlroy was born in Holywood, Northern Ireland. Almost as soon as he could walk, he began golfing, guided by his father, an enthusiastic and skilled golfer. At just seven years old, Rory became the youngest member of the local golf club. Following a birthday gift of a golf club, he was instructed on the proper grip and was told to hold onto his new club while sleeping that night.

Despite not being affluent, Rory’s family worked hard to provide him with the resources required to pursue a professional golfing career. His parents, by juggling various jobs, ensured he received top-notch training. They even afforded to send him to his first major tournament: the World Championship for boys aged 9 and 10 held at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, which he won.

Early Career

At the age of 15, Rory won the Junior Ryder Cup in 2004 as part of the European team. He also claimed several championships across Ireland and became the youngest victor of the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship in 2005. The following year, he gained recognition by winning the European Amateur. In the subsequent years, McIlroy participated in various prestigious events, including the Walker Cup, British Masters, Dubai Desert Classic, and the Open Championship.

Career

Ready to turn professional, McIlroy entered the golfing scene in 2007. He performed notably well during his debut season, especially at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. By early 2008, he was ranked among the top 200 golfers in the world. That year, he narrowly missed winning the Omega European Masters and ended 2008 as the 39th-ranked golfer globally. In 2009, he achieved his first victory at the Dubai Desert Classic, which propelled him to 16th place in the world rankings. He also made his debut at the Masters Tournament, finishing in 20th place. After a series of strong results in European events, McIlroy ended 2009 ranked in the top ten worldwide.

In 2010, he achieved his first PGA Tour win at the Quail Hollow Championship, making him the first golfer to do so before turning 21.

he became the youngest golfer since Tiger Woods to achieve a PGA Tour victory at such a young age. After breaking a first-round record for the Old Course at St. Andrews, he concluded 2010 with a world ranking of seventh.

In the year 2011, Rory McIlroy memorably lost out on winning the Masters Tournament during the final round held in Augusta, Georgia. It represented the lowest score recorded by any professional golfer leading into the third round. Nevertheless, McIlroy made a remarkable comeback by clinching victory at the US Open later that year, finishing eight strokes ahead of the second-place golfer. Following this triumph, he secured a world ranking of fourth.

The year 2012 saw Rory McIlroy finish as the runner-up at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, which elevated him to the number two ranking in the world. Additionally, he celebrated victory at the Honda Classic later that same year, marking the first time he obtained the top ranking. Throughout that year, McIlroy would alternate between claiming and losing the number one spot multiple times, eventually accumulating enough victories to solidify his position as the top golfer.

Rory McIlroy faced a somewhat sluggish period during 2013 and the early part of 2014; however, he rebounded by winning the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, followed by the PGA Championship. In 2015, he secured his second win at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic. His continued successes placed him among a select group of just three professional golfers who had achieved ten PGA Tour victories and four major championships by the time they turned 25. After winning again in 2016, McIlroy encountered a winless season in 2017. He was part of the victorious European team in the Ryder Cup in 2018, and he claimed the Players Championship in 2019, regaining the number one spot in the world rankings in 2020. In 2022, he finished second at the Masters, while 2023 started off positively with a victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour.

In July 2023, Rory achieved victory at the Scottish Open.

Career Earnings & Endorsements

Rory McIlroy has amassed a total of over $125 million in career earnings to date. By the age of 22, he had become the youngest player to earn €10 million on the European Tour. By the year 2012, he set the record as the youngest player to earn $10 million on the PGA Tour. In 2013, SportsPro recognized him as the “third most marketable athlete in the world.”

It was rumored in 2013 that he had signed an endorsement deal with Nike valued between $100 million and $250 million. In 2017, he officially extended his contract with Nike for ten years at a worth of $200 million. Following Nike’s decision to cease the production of golf equipment, McIlroy successfully negotiated a second deal with TaylorMade amounting to $100 million strictly for equipment endorsements. In 2016, he topped the FedEx Cup rankings, winning a $10 million bonus pool. Once again, in 2019, he emerged victorious in the FedEx Cup, achieving a record-breaking payout of $15 million.

Between June 2017 and June 2018, Rory earned $40 million through salaries and endorsements. He earned another $40 million from various income sources in the year following, 2018 to 2019. That year, he ranked as the sixth-highest-paid athlete globally, with most of his annual income derived from endorsements. In the subsequent 12-month period, he earned $50 million. In 2022, McIlroy’s earnings exceeded $40 million. In August,he achieved his third Tour Championship victory and secured his third FedEx Cup triumph, which awarded him an extra $18 million bonus.

Personal Life

Since 2015, Rory McIlroy has been in a relationship with Erica Stoll, a former employee of PGA of America. Their initial encounter occurred during the 2012 Ryder Cup. In December 2015, they became engaged in Paris. The couple exchanged vows in April 2017 at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo and they share a daughter. Sadly, in May 2024, it was disclosed that Rory and Stoll were in the process of divorcing.

Real Estate

In 2013, Rory acquired a residence in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida for approximately $9.5 million. He later sold this 10,000-square-foot property for $11.5 million in November 2018.

In 2017, he purchased a 2.4-acre piece of land in Jupiter, Florida for $10 million. This estate, located in the gated Bear’s Club golf community, boasts a 9,000-square-foot mansion. Built in 2002, the home was formerly owned by PGA legend Ernie Els.

Rory’s residence in Moneyreagh, near Belfast, featured a customized practice facility along with a scaled-down football pitch. He listed the house for sale at $2.5 million in September 2012.