Rory McIlroy had a lucrative week. During his stint at the Texas Children’s Houston Open, he not only tied for fifth place, bolstering his confidence for the upcoming Masters, but he made some crucial driver adjustments. Moreover, he discovered a newfound appreciation for the Memorial Park course, which he had never played before.
Reflecting on the week, McIlroy was optimistic. He remarked, “Overall, I’m pretty happy with how the week went.”
But there was something else worth mentioning. McIlroy pocketed an impressive $337,843, vaulting him into an exclusive club on the PGA Tour. He became only the second player in history to surpass $100 million in career earnings, now standing at $100,046,906—just behind Tiger Woods, who leads with $120,999,166.
The list of the top 25 earners is fascinating, featuring five LIV Golf pros. Phil Mickelson holds the third spot with $96,685,635, followed by Dustin Johnson at $75,557,026, Sergio Garcia with $54,985,969, Jon Rahm at $52,055,684, and Bubba Watson with $48,049,778. Including Woods, 16 of these top earners are active on the PGA Tour.
Looking to join this nine-figure elite is Scottie Scheffler. Since turning pro in 2018, he has accumulated $75,134,784 and seems poised to cross this milestone soon. Adam Scott, at $68,619,436, and Justin Rose with $66,638,708, are next in line, both at 44 years of age. Younger players like Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas, both 31 years old, trail closely with $63,562,963 and $62,924,964, respectively.
As for the current members of the $100 million club, Tiger Woods’ return remains uncertain as he recovers from Achilles tendon surgery. Meanwhile, McIlroy, dealing with a bothersome right elbow, sets his sights on the Masters. “Yeah, still feel like I’ve got some stuff to work on,” he acknowledged. Despite not feeling completely in control of his game, he’s looking forward to working with his coach, Michael Bannon, to prepare for Augusta.
Here’s a glance at the top 25 earners on the PGA Tour:
1. Tiger Woods, $120,999,166
2. Rory McIlroy, $100,046,906
3. Phil Mickelson, $96,685,635
4. Dustin Johnson $75,557,026
5. Scottie Scheffler, $75,134,784
6. Jim Furyk, $71,507,269
7. Vijay Singh, $71,281,216
8. Adam Scott, $68,619,436
9. Justin Rose, $66,638,708
10. Jordan Spieth, $63,562,963
11. Justin Thomas, $62,924,964
12. Jason Day, $62,872,235
13. Matt Kuchar, $60,438,621
14. Hideki Matsuyama, $59,887,078
15. Xander Schauffele, $57,739,743
16. Sergio Garcia, $54,985,969
17. Jon Rahm, $52,055,684
18. Rickie Fowler, $51,094,209
19. Patrick Cantlay, $50,452,976
20. Ernie Els, $49,385,600
21. Keegan Bradley, $49,315,522
22. Zach Johnson, $49,192,023
23. Bubba Watson, $48,049,778
24. Webb Simpson, $45,885,963
25. Davis Love III, $44,959,243
