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Rory McIlroy Tops UK Under-40 Rich List with £260m Net Worth

McIlroy's Masters win completed his career Grand Slam and boosted his wealth by £35m, though his PGA Championship performance faces scrutiny after a shaky opening round.

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Overview

  • Rory McIlroy's net worth surged to £260 million, a £35 million increase over the past year, securing his position as the wealthiest UK sports star under 40 on the Sunday Times Rich List.
  • His Masters victory in April 2025, achieved via a playoff against Justin Rose, completed his career Grand Slam and earned him £3.15 million in prize money.
  • McIlroy now holds five major titles, placing him among golf's elite and just one title behind Sir Nick Faldo's record for British golfers.
  • The 2025 Sunday Times Rich List reported a 3% decline in total combined wealth among the UK's richest, reflecting broader economic shifts.
  • At the ongoing US PGA Championship, McIlroy struggled with a three-over-par 74 in the opening round, leaving him ten shots behind leader Jhonattan Vegas.