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Rory McIlroy’s Wealth Jumps to £325m in Sunday Times 2026 Rich List

Major wins, richer purses and strong endorsements drove the rise.

Overview

  • The 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, published Friday, puts his wealth at £325m after a £65m rise.
  • He ranks seventh among the UK’s richest sportspeople and is the wealthiest under 40 in Northern Ireland.
  • Back-to-back Masters titles in 2025 and 2026, plus the Players win, helped lift about £21.4m in on-course earnings over the past year.
  • Official PGA figures show career prize money just under £86m, which trails only Tiger Woods.
  • Sponsorships that include Nike and Omega are widely reported to add about £39m per year to his income.