Rory McIlory is a professional golfer from Northern Ireland who plays on the PGA Tour and European Tour. He is the current world no. 1. Rory has 35 pro wins, including 4 major titles. The 33-year-old’s net worth is $170 million. Here we highlight Rory McIlory’s net worth, salary, earnings, biography, wife, and more.
About Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlory was born on 4 May 1989 in Hollywood, County Down, Northern Ireland. He had a successful amateur career. He was the world no. 1 amateur in 2007, at age 17, before turning pro that year.
Rory McIlory has 35 professional wins, including 4 major titles. He is one of the most successful and rich golfers in the world.
McIlory won his first major in 2011, in the U.S. Open. He set the record for the lowest 72-hole total of 268 and the lowest under par of -16. He beat Jason Day by 8 strokes to win the title.
His second major title came in 2012 at the PGA Championship. Rory hit a bogey-free 66 (-6) in the final round to win by 8 strokes over David Lynn.
He won another PGA Championship major in 2014. He scored 16-under-par to win by a stroke over Phil Mickelson. Rory McIlory won another major in 2014, the Open Championship. He scored -17 to finish 2 strokes ahead of Rickie Fowler and Sergio Garcia.
Rory McIlory became the first European to win three different majors. He also became one of only three players to win 4 major titles by the age of 25, joining Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
The 33-year-old golfer won the FedEx Cup three times in 2016, 2019, and 2022. Rory McIlory is the World No. 1, for a total of 135 weeks as of 18 December 2022.
At the Ryder Cup, he played for Europe against the United States in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2021, with Europe winning in 2010, 2012, 2014, and 2018.
In the 2021 Ryder Cup, Team Europe lost 9-19 to Team U.S., and Rory went 1–3–0 and won his Sunday singles match against Xander Schauffele.
Rory McIlory Net Worth and Earnings
Four-time major winner Rory McIlory’s net worth is $170 million as of 2023.
According to Forbes, he earned $52 million in 2020, only behind Tiger Woods $62 million. By winning three FedEx Cups (2012, 2016, and 2022), he earned a whopping $43 million bonus money.
The Northern Irishman has more than $102 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour. Interestingly, the 33-year-old earns more money from endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Major Title Winnings
Here are the winnings for Rory McIlory’s 4 major titles.
| Title | Year | Winner’s Share |
| U.S. Open | 2011 | $1,440,000 |
| PGA Championship | 2012 | $1,445,000 |
| The Open Championship | 2014 | $1,665,788 |
| PGA Championship | 2014 | $1,800,000 |
Endorsements
Rory McIlory earns a jaw-dropping amount from endorsements and sponsorship deals. He signed a 10-year contract with TaylorMade in 2017, which will earn him $10m yearly. His contract with Nike is also worth $10m yearly.
He is the brand ambassador of Workday. Nike, NBC Sports, Omega, and Optum are also his sponsors. He was also endorsed by big brands like Titleist, FootJoy, Jumeirah, Oakley, Bose, and EA Sports.
Rory McIlory earns an estimated $35 million yearly only from endorsements.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Rory McIlory |
| Father | Gerry McIlory |
| Mother | Rosie McDonald |
| Born | 4 May 1989 |
| Birthplace | Hollywood, County Down, Northern Ireland |
| Nationality | Northern Irish |
| Age | 33 |
| Current Tour | European Tour and PGA |
| Professional Wins | 35 |
| Major Title | 4 |
| Net Worth | $170 million |
| Highest Ranking | 1 |
| Relationship | Married |
| Spouse | Eric Stoll |
| Children | 1 |
| Wife’s Insta | @egm290 |
| @rorymcilory |
Wife and Family
World No. 1 Rory McIlory’s gorgeous wife is Erica Stoll. Erica is a former PGA of America employee. The couple started dating in 2015 and got engaged in December of that year. They tied the knot in 2017. Rory and Erica are blessed with a daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlory.
Rory’s father is Gregg McIlory. Gregg was a fine golfer. He taught his son to play golf.
Conclusion
Rory McIlory is one of the most successful golfers in the world. He is the second richest golfer. His net worth is $170 million. Rory McIlory has 4 major titles. He has won the FedEx Cup three times, with the most recent one in 2022.
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