Jon Rahm vs. Rory McIlroy: Who’s Really Winning the Battle of Golf’s Billionaire Boys Club?

In the world of professional golf, big swings lead to even bigger paychecks, and no one embodies this better than Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy. With LIV Golf’s game-changing prize purses, Rahm’s recent $540 million deal has set the sports world buzzing, while McIlroy’s PGA Tour success has steadily built him a fortune of $170 million.

McIlroy, the undisputed king of the PGA Tour, boasts four major championships and a lucrative endorsement portfolio with Nike and TaylorMade, earning him around $40 million annually. His net worth, bolstered by $90 million in PGA Tour earnings, puts him ahead in this financial duel.

Meanwhile, Rahm, with a net worth of $100 million, is hot on McIlroy’s heels. The Spaniard’s two major wins, combined with a record-breaking $540 million deal with LIV Golf, suggest his earnings will soon skyrocket. Rahm’s endorsements with Callaway, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolex add another $20 million to his yearly income, making him the highest-paid golfer globally.

Beyond their bank accounts, their car collections tell a story of luxury and style. McIlroy’s garage, featuring a Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and Lamborghini Aventador, is valued at $1.18 million. Rahm, a Mercedes aficionado, boasts a $669,000 collection of four high-end models.

As of 2024, McIlroy holds the financial edge, but with Rahm’s recent LIV Golf deal, the gap could close quickly. The battle of the billionaire golfers is far from over—who will come out on top? Only time will tell.