Rory McIlroy Net Worth (Money & Salary)

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

A professional golfer from Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy boasts a net worth of $170 million. He has held the title of the world’s number-one ranked professional golfer for over 100 weeks and is a four-time major champion, having won the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2012 PGA Championship, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2014 PGA Championship. Alongside Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, he is among the three players to claim four majors before turning 25 years old.

Being one of the top-paid athletes globally, Rory consistently earns between $40-50 million annually from endorsements and tournament winnings, with endorsements making up the majority of his income. In 2022 alone, he made over $40 million, highlighted by his victory at the Tour Championship, which included an $18 million bonus.

Early Life

Birthed on May 4th, 1989, in Holywood, Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy began golfing shortly after he learned to walk, guided by his father, a dedicated and talented golfer. Early on, Rory frequented the local golf club and became its youngest member at the age of seven. For his birthday, he received a golf club, and his father demonstrated the proper grip, insisting that Rory sleep with the club that night to develop a good hold.

Despite their limited finances, Rory’s family worked diligently to provide him with the necessary resources to pursue a career in professional golf. His parents took on multiple jobs to ensure he received top-notch coaching and were able to send him to his first significant tournament: the World Championship for boys aged 9 and 10 held at the Doral Golf Resort in Miami, where Rory claimed victory.

Early Career

By the age of 15, Rory had already won the Junior Ryder Cup in 2004 with the European team. He also clinched titles throughout Ireland and, in 2005, became the youngest winner of both the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship. The following year, he began to make a name for himself by winning the European Amateur. Over the next few years, McIlroy took part in prestigious events such as the Walker Cup, the British Masters, the Dubai Desert Classic, and the Open Championship.

Career

Rory entered the professional golfing scene in 2007, where his first season was promising, especially at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. By early 2008, he had earned a place among the top 200 golfers worldwide. That year, he narrowly missed a win at the Omega European Masters and finished the year as the 39th-ranked golfer globally. In 2009, McIlroy achieved his first professional win at the Dubai Desert Classic, which elevated him to the 16th position in the world rankings. He also made his Masters Tournament debut that year, finishing in 20th place. After a series of strong performances in European competitions, McIlroy concluded 2009 with a top-ten world ranking.

In 2010, McIlroy captured his first PGA Tour victory at the Quail Hollow Championship, becoming the first golfer to do so before turning 21.

Rory McIlroy became the youngest golfer since Tiger Woods to achieve a PGA Tour victory at such an age. By the end of 2010, after setting a first-round record at the Old Course in St. Andrews, he concluded the year with a world ranking of seventh.

Rory McIlroy infamously lost his chance at victory during the final round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, in 2011. He posted the worst score of any professional golfer who entered the third round with the lead. Nevertheless, he made a remarkable comeback by winning the US Open that same year, finishing eight strokes ahead of the second-place contestant. Following this triumph, he was ranked fourth in the world.

In 2012, Rory finished in second place at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, which elevated him to the number two spot globally. Later that year, he also claimed victory at the Honda Classic, marking the first time he achieved the top ranking in his career. Throughout that year, McIlroy frequently exchanged the number one position and ultimately secured numerous titles that solidified his place as the foremost golfer.

While Rory McIlroy faced challenges in 2013 and early 2014, he rebounded with victories at the Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and the PGA Championship. He went on to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic for the second time in 2015. This achievement placed him among only three professional golfers who had secured ten PGA Tour wins and four majors by the age of 25. Despite a winless streak in 2017, he triumphantly participated in the Ryder Cup as part of the European team in 2018. McIlroy won the Players Championship in 2019, regaining the top spot in the world rankings in 2020. He finished as the runner-up at the Masters in 2022, and in 2023, Rory kicked off the year by winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic on the European Tour.

Rory clinched victory at the Scottish Open in July 2023.

Career Earnings & Endorsements

Rory McIlroy’s career earnings have surpassed $125 million thus far. By 22, he had become the youngest player to earn €10 million on the European Tour, and by 2012, he was the youngest to reach $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 signed an endorsement deal with Nike valued between $100 million and $250 million. In 2017, he solidified a 10-year contract extension with Nike worth $200 million. Following Nike’s exit from the golf equipment market, McIlroy secured a second contract with TaylorMade, amounting to $100 million for equipment endorsements. He also achieved the top position in the FedEx Cup in 2016, earning a $10 million bonus. In 2019, McIlroy again captured the FedEx Cup, taking home a record-breaking $15 million payout.

Rory earned $40 million from salary and endorsements between June 2017 and June 2018. He accrued another $40 million from other income during the 2018-2019 period. That year, he ranked as the sixth-highest-paid athlete globally, with endorsements constituting the bulk of his annual earnings. The following year, his income rose to $50 million. In 2022, McIlroy earned over $40 million, and in August,

By winning his third Tour Championship, he secured his third FedEx Cup victory, which included an extra $18 million bonus.

Personal Life

In 2015, Rory McIlroy began a relationship with Erica Stoll, a former employee of the PGA of America. Their initial encounter took place during the 2012 Ryder Cup. After getting engaged in Paris in December 2015, the couple tied the knot in April 2017 at Ashford Castle located in Cong, County Mayo. They have one daughter together. However, in May 2024, news broke that Rory and Stoll were in the process of divorcing.

Real Estate

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

In 2017, Rory invested $10 million into a 2.4-acre estate in Jupiter, Florida. This property, located within the gated Bear’s Club golf community, features a mansion that spans 9,000 square feet. Built in 2002, the home was previously owned by former PGA star Ernie Els.

Located near Belfast, McIlroy’s residence in Moneyreagh included a personalized practice facility along with a scaled-down football pitch. He listed the property for sale in September 2012 at $2.5 million.