Rory McIlroy, one of the most successful golfers in history, is a household name even among people who do not follow the sport. In his ascension to the top, he won four major titles and a lot of money.
He made approximately USD 50 million in total in 2020. According to Forbes, he was among the highest-paid athletes in the world in 2022, with an estimated total earnings of USD 41.5 million.
McIlroy’s professional career began in 2007. This was just one day before the Quinn Direct Masters, when he finished in a tie for 42nd place – not the start he had hoped for. However, he rapidly improved, finishing third at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and fourth at the Open de Madrid Valle Romano.
By the end of 2008, he had ascended to a global ranking of 39, but with his first win the following year at the Dubai Desert Classic, his ranking skyrocketed to 16. This victory solidified his status at the top level and signified his first large chunk of money. He earned more than $323,000, which is a large figure for a 19-year-old.
According to Forbes, McIlroy earns around $34 million from sponsorships and lucrative brand endorsements. He endorses brands like TaylorMade, Nike, NBC Sports/Golf Pass, Omega and Optum.
Mcllroy does not have any other investment known to the public aside from his golf career.
According to freshly filed papers, McIlroy personally donated about €1 million to non-profit organisations in the UK through his charity foundation last year.
During 2016, the Rory McIlroy Foundation Limited, a London-based company, distributed a total of £1.15 million (€1.28 million) to charities in Ireland and the United Kingdom.
The funds were obtained through donations and fundraising efforts, with the Northern Irishman personally donating £862,543 (€965,170) to the organisation.
This includes the prize money he received for winning the Irish Open at the K Club in Co Kildare in May 2016, as well as funds gathered during a series of fundraising events that week, including An Evening With Rory McIlroy and Sir Alex Ferguson.
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