Golf is a highly-rewarding sport with eye-catching tournament purses, lucrative endorsement deals, and more. From Jack Nicklaus to Greg Norman to Tiger Woods, the net worth of most golf stars will blow you away. In fact, only a handful reacted with surprise when Woods officially became a billionaire last year.

The 15-time major champion has made it to the list of highest-paid athletes year after year, and his prized possessions include yachts, private jets, megamansions, and more. However, one golfer whose fortunes may be just as much as Woods, if not more, is the golfing heavyweight and LIV player, Phil Mickelson. 52-year-old Mickelson, who reportedly joined LIV for a jaw-dropping $200,000,000, is Woods’ longtime rival and may even overhaul the latter in terms of wealth!

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Phil Mickelson becomes the top earner in Masters history over Tiger Woods

The 6-time Major winner has been on a roll recently. The LIV golfer shocked everyone with his sensational performance at the Augusta National earlier this month. The 3-time Masters winner finished T2 this year, walking away with more than $1.5 million in earnings. Tiger Woods, however, was not as lucky as he withdrew from the event due to his injury-related struggles.

After the first 2023 major ended, many golf fans were surprised to learn that Mickelson now holds the record of most profitable player in the history of Masters, outperforming Tiger Woods. Thanks to his $1,584,000 winnings, he has made more money than any other golfer at the major. His career earnings at Augusta now sit at an incredible $9,773,317, more than Woods’ $9,588,236.

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One of the wealthiest golfers ever, Mickelson is known for splurging on supercars, huge houses, and wines.  His latest financial feat, in addition to his alleged $200 million LIV deal, has left many wondering if his fortunes have finally exceeded that of Woods’!

How rich are Woods and Mickelson?

The sport of golf boasts many uber-rich players. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson are two legends of the game who have amassed an astonishing amount of wealth over decades. Mickelson, who has won six major titles, is worth over $400 million. His professional career kicked off in 1992, with the golfer signing with LIV last year for an alleged $200 million deal. Other than golf, the player also enjoys splurging on luxury cars. His enviable collection includes Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce, Bentley, and Mercedes Maybach, to name a few. Mickelson ranked at number 31 in Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes in 2022.

Despite his recent battles with injuries, Tiger Woods remains one of the wealthiest sportspersons ever. Per Celebrity Net Worth, Woods’ net worth is $800 million. Forbes, however, has reported that the golfer is a billionaire. Ever since he went pro in 1996, he has amassed over $1 billion. The 15-time major winner’s on-course victories have earned him more than $120 million, making him an all-time career money leader. Another factor that has significantly contributed to his wealth is his endorsement deals.

From Rolex to TaylorMade to Nike, only a handful of athletes have earned as much in endorsements as Tiger Woods. In 2022, the golf pro reportedly earned $68 million of his endorsements. Woods was number 14 in Forbes list of highest-paid athletes last year.

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