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Rory McIlroy Net Worth 2026: $350M and Two Masters

Rory McIlroy's net worth is estimated at $350M. Forbes puts his 2026 earnings at $77M, $50M of it off the course, and he has $119.6M in PGA Tour prize money.

By Absolute BallerOCT 28, 20266 min read
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$350Mestimated net worth, per Celebrity Net Worth (updated May 15, 2026)
$77MForbes' estimate of his 2026 earnings, about $50M of it off the course
$119.6Mcareer PGA Tour official money, third all-time

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