

The golf world witnessed a huge line of division drawn between the players after Greg Norman launched the LIV Golf league. Many talented players from the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour shifted to the new league for its lucrative offers. And Spain-based, Sergio Garcia was among these professionals. However, there were some who decided to stick to their roots and did not make the transition. And this small list of PGA Tour loyalists included Irish professional, Rory McIlroy. But who is the more successful player among the two?
Sergio Garcia and Rory McIlroy: Net worth comparison
Sergio Garcia’s shift to the LIV Golf league was no surprise after legends like Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson made similar moves. However, the one-time major winner has made numerous other records in his career. With 11 PGA Tour titles and 16 tournament victories on the European Tour, Garcia is one of the best in his field. As per golf monthly, Garcia’s current net worth is estimated to be $70 million. With over $43 million in career earnings, the golfer has a pretty big pocket.
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Golf – European Tour – BMW PGA Championship – Wentworth Golf Club, Virginia Water, Britain – September 8, 2022 Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy during the first round Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs
While on the other hand, Rory McIlroy is still in support of the PGA Tour. The golf star has millions of fans across the globe and has made tons of records in his professional career. The golf star is often vocal about his views regarding the LIV Golf league. And his statements clearly suggest how much he dislikes the idea of the Saudi circuit as a whole.
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According to Celebrity Net Worth, the Northern Irish professional has a net worth of around $170 million as of now. Spending over 100 weeks as the world’s no. 1 golfer, McIlroy makes around $40-50 million every year from his tournaments and endorsements. He also earned $15 million in 2019 after his victory at the Tour Championship and the FedEx Cup.
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Clearly, McIlroy is far ahead of Garcia in terms of net worth and career earnings. The LIV Golf players also lost numerous sponsors after joining the new league. However, McIlroy still has all his sponsors backing him with deals worth millions of dollars. Notably, It will take a long time for Garcia to match the riches of the Irish professional.
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