Big swings bring bigger paychecks! LIV Golf’s game-changing prize purses have transformed golf into a financial powerhouse.
Jon Rahm’s staggering $540 million deal is a prime example, but Rory McIlroy’s PGA Tour success has also yielded a hefty fortune.
As two of the most dominant forces on the green, the Northern Irishman and the Spanish on-course accomplishments are matched only by their off-course wealth.
So, we explore who comes out on top in the battle of riches between these two golfing giants.
2024: Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm’s net worth comparison
Let’s start with the undisputed king of the PGA Tour, Rory McIlroy.
The 35-year-old’s four major championships are a testament to his incredible talent, and the money he collected from those victories speaks to that.
And the numbers don’t lie; as per Celebrity Net Worth, McIlroy’s net worth is a whopping $170 million, all thanks to his 26 career wins on the PGA Tour.
The OWGR No. 2 has earned an impressive $90,448,748 from the PGA Tour, and this year, his winnings so far are $10,353,190. His first PGA Tour win brought him a $270,000 paycheck from the 2009 World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. From then on, he didn’t look back. Moreover, with his endorsement deals with top brands like Nike and TaylorMade, he makes around $40 million annually. When the rumors of McIlroy defecting to the Saudi-funded league came to light, he was quick to shut them down by saying that he was not going anywhere.
In contrast, Jon Rahm is hot on McIlroy’s heels, with a net worth of around $100 million and a slew of impressive accolades, including two major wins and a record-breaking 60 weeks as the world’s top amateur golfer. And with his multi-year deal with LIV Golf reportedly worth a staggering $540 million, Rahm’s earnings are set to skyrocket in the coming years.
The Spaniard has endorsement deals with top brands like Callaway, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolex adding another approximately $20 million to his yearly income. Rahm was named the highest-paid golfer in the world. During his time on the PGA Tour, he earned $52,055,684. The difference between Rahm and McIlroy in terms of net worth is pretty evident. Now that we know McIlroy is richer than Rahm, does he have a better garage too?
Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy’s classy rides
The Irish golfer’s garage is a car enthusiast’s dream come true. McIlroy’s collection boasts a sleek Ferrari F12 Berlinetta worth a staggering $315,200. But that’s not all; he’s also got a Range Rover Sport which is approximately $132,000. He also has a futuristic BMW i8 priced at $132,000. And the crowning jewel of his collection? A Lamborghini Aventador, a true masterpiece of Italian design, is worth a whopping $514,200. It takes his collection’s value to $1.18 million.
Meanwhile, Jon Rahm is the Mercedes master. The 29-year-old Spaniard’s collection may be smaller but worth noticing. He has four fantastic Mercedes cars: G63 AMG to the SLS AMG, S-Class, and EQS, taking the the total to $669,338.
Overall, the Northern Irishman has an edge over the Spaniard as of 2024 in terms of their net worth. But will the gap remain intact? Let’s leave that for future comparisons.
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Source: USA Today
