Rory McIlroy net worth 2025: How the golf superstar built a £225 million fortune

McIlroy has earned more than $176 million in total on-course career earnings since turning professional in 2007, according to Spotrac and PGA Tour financial records. His four major wins before 2025 included the U.S. Open (2011), PGA Championship (2012, 2014), and The Open Championship (2014).
In April 2025, McIlroy won The Masters, earning the winner’s purse of $4.2 million (The Masters official site, 2025), which pushed his PGA Tour career earnings past $104.25 million.

As a Florida resident (a U.S. state with no state income tax), McIlroy only pays federal and applicable international taxes. According to Forbes and financial analysts covering athlete income, non-U.S. citizens competing in the U.S. can be subject to up to 42.39% in total tax, depending on treaties and deductions.

These taxes are in line with historical estimates for international golfers competing in U.S. tournaments (Forbes, 2023).

Endorsements are a major pillar of McIlroy’s wealth, bringing in a reported $45 million annually, according to Forbes’ 2024 Highest-Paid Athletes List and Golf Digest.


In 2024 alone, these endorsements and licensing agreements made McIlroy the third-highest-paid golfer, behind only Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson (Forbes).

McIlroy has wisely diversified his income beyond sport.

These ventures reflect his transition into a savvy entrepreneur, echoing Tiger Woods and LeBron James in strategic brand-building.
McIlroy’s net worth is bolstered by a wide-ranging property portfolio and high-end lifestyle assets.



A noted car enthusiast, McIlroy’s garage includes:

McIlroy launched The Rory Foundation in 2013, focusing on children’s health and education. Though the foundation ceased operations in 2018, his philanthropic efforts remain significant.


His charitable focus has earned widespread respect and adds a personal dimension to his otherwise elite career.
With a 2025 net worth estimated at £225 million ($294 million) (Sunday Times Rich List, 2025), Rory McIlroy has solidified himself as one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential athletes. His financial empire is built on a foundation of elite tournament success, long-term endorsements, smart investments, and a dedication to giving back. As his business interests continue to grow and his legacy on the course expands, McIlroy’s fortune seems set to rise even further in the years ahead.