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Rory McIlory: The 24.3 Million Dollar Man

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7 years ago

August 25, 2019

There’s no denying that today’s FedExCup Playoff win caps off an incredible 2018-2019 season for Rory McIlroy.

Rors finished the season with three wins, including a victory at THE PLAYERS back in March, and with today’s triumph his season earnings now total a whopping $24.3 million (including his FedExCup bonus).

Rory McIlroy is the 2019 FedexCup Champion. After winning the TOUR Championship, he became the 2nd player to win multiple FedExCups along with Tiger Woods.

He finished the 2018-19 season with $24.3M in total earnings, the most in a single season in @PGATOUR history. pic.twitter.com/o7vvczkrdL

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) August 25, 2019

And yes, if you were wondering, that is a new record, toping Jordan Spieth’s incredible 2014-2015 season.

Rory McIlroy has passed Jordan Spieth for the most earnings in a single season (including the bonus).

McIlroy’s reaches $24.3M after todays win. Pretty crazy stuff. Congrats to Rory on a great year! pic.twitter.com/rdvP5KDrLL

— Spieth Tracker (@Spieth_Tracker) August 25, 2019

It’s almost as if they’re playing with Monopoly money at this point. Keep in mind…Jack Nicklaus career earnings maxed out at $5.7 million.

Rory’s huge payday brings his own career earnings up to an incredible $48.7 million.

$15 million to the winner today.

Career on-course earnings on Tour:
1.) Brooks Koepka: $30.3 million
2.) Rory McIlroy: $48.7M
2.) Xander Schauffele: $13.9M
4.) Justin Thomas: $30.2M
4.) Paul Casey: $29.8M

— Ryan Lavner (@RyanLavnerGC) August 25, 2019

In fact, this was such a lucrative season for Rory that even his caddie (and best friend) Harry Diamond earned nearly the same payout as Jordan Spieth.