Rory McIlroy, a Northern Irish professional golfer, born on May 4, 1989, is a member of the PGA Tour and the European Tour as of February 2025. McIlroy turned professional in 2007 after holding the world No. 1 amateur ranking, winning five amateur titles between 2005 and 2006. He secured his first professional victory at the 2009 Dubai Desert Classic, followed by a second win at the inaugural 2009 Lough Erne Challenge. The following year, he claimed his first PGA Tour victory at the Quail Hollow Championship (now Wells Fargo Championship). In 2012, McIlroy became the PGA Tour money list winner and the youngest golfer to surpass $10 million in prize money. The previous year, he became the youngest golfer to reach €10 million in earnings on the European Tour.
As of February 2025, McIlroy has 42 professional wins, including 27 on the PGA Tour. His victories include three WGC titles (2014, 2015, 2019), a record three FedEx Cups (2016, 2019, 2022), and four major championships: the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships. McIlroy is a former world No. 1, first reaching the top of the rankings in March 2012. As of February 2025, he is ranked No. 3 in the Official World Golf Ranking.
How much does Rory McIlroy earn from Nike?
In 2017, Rory McIlroy's contract with Nike was extended for ten years and was worth $100 million, according to the Telegraph.
The worth of Rory McIlroy's initial 10-year contract with Nike in 2013 was not released. However, the Irish Independent reported that he would earn 160 million euros by the end of the deal. According to the Telegraph, a five-year first agreement that included all equipment and head-to-toe branding was valued at $20 million annually, with a further five-year option.
According to the BBC, his performance will increase Nike's profile and will lead to more profits. Sports business expert and editor of SportsPro magazine, David Cushnan, said, "There will be a sound business case behind the numbers: 'Rory will help us sell x amount of equipment and clothing.'" A guaranteed base-level income is also factored in to account for ranking fluctuations brought on by injury or a decline in form. McIlroy stated, “I’ve loved this company since I was a kid. I’m really happy to continue this journey with Nike.”
As per the Telegraph, the McIlroy-Nike agreement was extended for another ten years for clothing valued at $100 million after Nike stopped producing golf equipment in 2017. Later, McIlroy secured a $100 million contract with TaylorMade for equipment (via The Guardian). According to Forbes, he earned $45 million a year from endorsements, which included deals with Omega, Optum, TaylorMade, and Workday, along with Nike.
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A. Rory McIlroy has won four majors: the 2011 U.S. Open, the 2014 Open Championship, and the 2012 and 2014 PGA Championships.
