Rory McIlroy is one of the most successful golfers in recent years and this has allowed him to be among the highest earning athletes in his career.
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A native of Holywood, Northern Ireland, the 35-year-old has won five Majors since 2007. In addition, McIlroy ranks behind only Tiger Woods in terms of earnings in the sport.
Some financial experts estimate his net worth to be around $220 million.
Rory’s earnings on the PGA Tour amount to more than $80 million, while on the European Tour they exceed $35 million.
In addition, the European golfer earns very high sums for participating in tournaments such as the Abu Dhabi Championship and the Dubai Desert Classic.
Such is his fame that two years ago he turned down $2.5 million offered by the organizing committee of the Saudi International to attend the event.
The halo of celebrity that surrounds Rory McIlroy has made him worthy of being approached by major brands such as Titleist, FootJoy, Jumeirah, Bose, Oakley and EA Sports to sponsor their products.
Magnet for major sponsors
Aside from the agreements established with such companies, the golfer is also an ambassador for the financial management company Workday.
In addition, between 2013 and 2016, he managed to seal a very lucrative sponsorship deal for his career as he signed a contract with the multinational Nike to receive $20 million annually.
Subsequently, the figure decreased by half, but with a 10-year contract, which expires in 2027.
Thus, Rory can even boast of owning a private jet worth around $30 million and a $10 million mansion built in Flo
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