Rory McIlroy has earned more prize money than any other golfer in history
Rory McIlroy (Image: Josh Chadwick/Getty Images)
Rory McIlroy has banked more prize money throughout his career than any other golfer on the planet, fresh research has revealed.
The Holywood star is estimated to have raked in €159 million on the golf course, placing him at the summit of the all-time earnings table, surpassing LIV Golf trio Jon Rahm ($164.8m), Dustin Johnson ($139.2m) and Sergio Garcia ($131.2m), as well as 15-time major winner Tiger Woods ($124.8m).
McIlroy bagged a record-shattering $35.8 million this season, which featured his historic Masters triumph. OLBG calculates the world number two has amassed $187.4m throughout his career, comprising $108.0m on the PGA Tour and $79.4m on the European Tour.
The 36-year-old also claimed victory at the Irish Open at the K Club in September, just weeks before spearheading Team Europe to an away Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black in New York. He also sealed his fourth consecutive Race to Dubai title and seventh overall.
An unforgettable 2025 has witnessed McIlroy collect a string of accolades in recent days, including both the BBC Sports Personality of the Year and RTÉ Sports Person of the Year, reports Belfast Live.
Following his receipt of the latter honour, McIlroy commented: “Thank you so much. Very proud to win my third RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year. 2025 has been an incredible year for me. If I rewind, 12 months ago, I was looking and setting goals for 2025 and what it would look like.
“I don’t think I could have came up with this year in my wildest dreams, The Masters, The Irish Open, The Ryder Cup. It’s been a dream season. I just want to say to everyone at home, thanks for your support.
“I feel it out there on the golf course, and when I’m travelling around the world, it’s not lost on me how much support I get back home.”
He further stated: “I think at this point in my career, I’m looking for big tournaments and massive moments. Major championships in golf are those, Masters and Ryder Cups, and then the Olympics.
“I’ve had a taste of two Olympics now in Tokyo and Paris. I’ve been pretty close to getting a medal both times, so, 2028 in LA, I would love to give myself another chance to get a medal and bring it back to Ireland.”