Rory McIlroy net worth: How much the PGA star & Nike spokesperson makes on the links
From the moment Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy burst onto the scene in 2007, he has been compared to Tiger Woods. Like Woods, McIlroy was a child prodigy, turning professional before age 21 and becoming one of only three players to win four major championships by age 25 (Jack Nicklaus was the third). Both golfers secured lucrative endorsement deals with Nike, which significantly increased McIlroy’s wealth. Nike’s initial commercials featuring McIlroy and Woods not only positioned McIlroy as golf’s new star but also helped rehabilitate Woods’ image after his scandal.
However, McIlroy has since emerged from Woods’ shadow. As one of the top-ranked golfers in the world, McIlroy is a legend in his own right—a three-time FedEx Cup champion with one of the best swings in the game. He also represented Ireland in golf at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Likable and charismatic, McIlroy has been a vocal opponent of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour, earning him the title of “golf’s greatest asset” from Golf magazine, which dubbed him the PGA Tour’s “Speaker of the House,” noting, “When Rory speaks, everybody listens.”
**What is Rory McIlroy’s Net Worth?** According to Forbes, as of June 2024, McIlroy’s net worth is $83 million, broken down into $38 million from career earnings and $45 million from endorsements. However, other sources
