Rory McIlroy, the Northern Irish golfing sensation, has once again proven his worth on the green. Following a nail-biting three-hole playoff with American golfer J.J. Spaun at THE PLAYERS Championship, McIlroy has notched another victory in the 2025 PGA Tour season, taking place at the prestigious TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida.
This win doesn’t just mark another trophy in McIlroy’s cabinet; it propels his career earnings from PGA Tour events into the realm of the extraordinary. By claiming the lion’s share of the $25 million tournament purse, namely a cool $4.5 million, McIlroy’s career earnings have skyrocketed into the nine-digit stratosphere. As highlighted by Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico, McIlroy has now amassed an eye-watering $100 million in official PGA Tour prize money, bolstered further by an additional $56 million in FedEx Cup bonuses.
McIlroy’s journey to his 28th career PGA Tour win was not without drama. He found himself in a tie with Spaun after both golfers finished the tournament with identical 12-under 276 scores. The ensuing playoff was a thrilling head-to-head clash, culminating in a win for McIlroy that solidified his position as the highest earner in the history of the PGA Tour.
While Spaun may have missed out on the top prize, his strong performance has not gone unrewarded. Despite a devastating tee shot into the water on the 17th hole in the playoff that arguably cost him the championship, Spaun walks away with a hefty $2.725 million for his second-place finish.
McIlroy isn’t the only golfer to have shone at TPC Sawgrass. Tom Hoge, Akshay Bhatia and Lucas Glover all tied for third place, each securing a substantial $1.325 million for their efforts.
At 35, McIlroy’s 2025 season has started with a bang. His triumph at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, coupled with his latest victory, have marked a stellar beginning to the season. Remarkably, he has not slipped outside the top 17 in any of his four starts to date. His recent win also cements his status as a two-time THE PLAYERS Championship winner, having first clinched the title in 2019.
Looking ahead, the 2025 Valero Texas Open at TPC San Antonio awaits. Last year, McIlroy pocketed $634,800 for finishing third in this event. With his current form, it’s not unreasonable to expect an even more impressive performance this time around. Whether he’s adding to his already enormous winnings or simply aiming to stay in form, one thing is clear – Rory McIlroy is a force to be reckoned with in the world of golf.