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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Spieth 2022: Net Worth, salary, and endorsements</strong></h2>
Jordan Alexander Spieth is an American professional golfer. His first love was baseball, but at the age of 13, he made his decision to focus on golf. He started playing golf on the family's lawn and had to convince his parents to become members of a club where he could hone his skills.

[caption id="attachment_604838" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-604838" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210403132102/2021-03-25T180126Z_426654696_MT1USATODAY15792649_RTRMADP_3_PGA-WGC-DELL-TECHNOLOGIES-MATCH-PLAY-SECOND-DAY.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Jordan Spieth" width="1920" height="1279" /> Mar 25, 2021; Austin, Texas, USA; Jordan Spieth on #1 tee box during the second day of the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play golf tournament at Austin Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Spieth was a star at the Amateur level and also reached the #1 ranking. He enrolled at the University of Texas in his hometown. He helped the Longhorns win the Midway through his sophomore year, he turned professional and never completed his studies.

Spieth's caddie is Michael Greller. He worked as a math teacher for a decade, before teaming up with Spieth since the 2011 U.S. Junior Amateur.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Spieth Family</strong></h2>
Jordan was born to Chris and Shawn Spieth. His mother is a computer engineer who played college basketball, while his father is the founder of MVPindex, a media analytics company.

Spieth has two siblings. His brother, Steven, is a professional basketball player, who last played in Spain. His sister, Ellie, is special needs and she inspired Jordan to establish his charity foundation.

He married childhood sweetheart, Annie Verret, in 2018. The couple met in high school and have been together ever since. Verret currently works as the <span class="text-body-medium-open break-words">Director of Development at The Birthday Party Project. </span>
<h2><strong>Jordan Spieth Records</strong></h2>
Spieth won the 2009 and 2011 US Junior Amateur tournaments, becoming only the second player after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tiger Woods</a> to achieve this feat. In 2010, 16-year-old Spieth became the sixth-youngest player to make the cut at a PGA Tour event.

[caption id="attachment_604837" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-604837" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210403132038/2021-04-01T164020Z_2118889393_MT1USATODAY15829754_RTRMADP_3_PGA-VALERO-TEXAS-OPEN-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Jordan Spieth" width="1920" height="1280" /> Apr 1, 2021; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Jordan Spieth watches his tee shot on the 13th hole during the first round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

He became the youngest player to win the US Open since Bobby Jones in 1923, after winning at just 21 years in 2015. In the same year, Spieth won his maiden Major at The Masters, and also tied Tiger Woods’ 270 total from 1997. After the win, he became the second-youngest man in PGA Tour history to win a Green Jacket after Woods.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Spieth: 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/jordan-spieth-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Jordan Spieth is worth around $110 million. The American has earned around $42 million from prize winnings from tournaments, making him the <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/moneylist/_/tour/alltime" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer external" data-wpel-link="external">18th</a> highest-earning golfer of all time. In 2020, he ranked #52 on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/jordan-spieth/?sh=279209675e2c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Forbes</a>' World’s Highest-Paid Athletes list, raking up $27 million in just half a year.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Spieth: Endorsements</strong></h2>
Spieth's exploits on the Tour have earned him some of the best endorsement deals since he made his debut in 2103.

He is the face of Under Armour at the young age of 19. His meteoric rise prompted them to hand Spieth a 10-year deal in 2015. He also appeared in multiple commercials for them.

AT&amp;T is another brand that roped him in early. They brought Spieth on board in 2014, just a year after he won the Rookie of the Year.

Spieth is also associated with other top brands like Rolex, Titleist, and NetJets.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Jordan Spieth: Foundation and charity</strong></h2>
Inspired by his sister Ellie, who is special needs, Spieth established the <a href="http://www.jordanspiethgolf.com/article/about-the-jordan-spieth-family-foundation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jordan Spieth Family Foundation</a> in 2014. They support four main causes: special needs children, military families, junior golf, and pediatric cancer.

They support special needs children because of his sister, junior gold because it helped Spieth's transition into a professional on the Tour, and pediatric cancer because Spieth lost a friend to the disease.

[caption id="attachment_604437" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-604437" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210402231614/2021-03-11T202319Z_715956717_MT1USATODAY15707379_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Jordan Spieth" width="1920" height="1278" /> Mar 11, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Jordan Spieth lines up a putt on the 9th green during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How to contact Jordan Spieth?</strong></h2>
Jordan Spieth on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jordanspieth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jordanspieth</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jordanspieth" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JordanSpieth</a>

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jordanspiethgolf/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JordanSpiethGolf</a>
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<td width="399">Full name</td>
<td width="399">Jordan Alexander Spieth</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Nickname</td>
<td width="399">Golden Child</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Age</td>
<td width="399">27</td>
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<td width="399">Birth Date</td>
<td width="399">July 27, 1993</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Residency</td>
<td width="399">Dallas, Texas</td>
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<td width="399">Nationality</td>
<td width="399">United States of America</td>
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<td width="399">Marital Status</td>
<td width="399">Married to Annie Verret</td>
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<td width="399">College</td>
<td width="399">University of Texas</td>
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<td width="399">Height</td>
<td width="399">6'1</td>
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<td width="399">Weight</td>
<td width="399">175 lbs</td>
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<td width="399">Professional wins</td>
<td width="399">14</td>
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<td width="399">Highest ranking</td>
<td width="399">#1</td>
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<h2><strong>Justin Thomas 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Justin Louis Thomas is an American professional golfer. He says that watching <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tiger-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tiger Woods</a>' win at Valhalla at age seven motivated him to become a pro.

Thomas went to college at the University of Alabama, where he helped the Crimson Tide to win an NCAA championship. His success also brought him Haskins Award as a freshman. He turned pro after his sophomore season.

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Thomas is currently ranked #2 in the PGA Tour. His caddie is Jimmie Johnson, who is currently the world's <a href="https://golfoy.com/blog/5-highest-paid-caddies-on-the-professional-circuit-2020/#:~:text=Jimmy%20Johnson%20(Justin%20Thomas)&amp;text=Justin%20Thomas%2C%20who%20claims%20the,his%20caddie%20(Jimmy%20Johnson)." target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">highest paid</a> caddie.
<h2><strong>Justin Thomas Family</strong></h2>
Golf is deep-rooted in Thomas' roots. His grandfather, Paul, was a pro who participated in the 1962 US Open. His father, Mike, was also a pro at Harmony Landing near Louisville. Thomas collects the golf balls from his wins for his father. His mother, Jani, is also close to him, and accompanies him on his tours regularly.

Thomas is currently dating Jillian Wisniewski. There isn't much public information about her as she doesn't have any public social media. Thomas' girlfriend is also from Kentucky like him.
<h2><strong>Justin Thomas Records</strong></h2>
Thomas first win came in <a href="https://www.pgatour.com/daily-wrapup/2015/11/01/justin-thomas-wins-cimb-classic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">2013</a> at the CIMB Classic in Malaysia. He beat Adam Scott by one stroke, while also setting a course record.

In August 2017, Thomas claimed his first Major at the 2017 PGA Championship. He reached five wins in that season, becoming only the fourth golfer behind Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, and Jordan Spieth to reach five wins before his 25th birthday. He also won the FedEx Cup that year, and was rewarded with the World #1 ranking in 2018.

After equalling the first round record in the 2017 edition, last year at the 2020 US Open, Thomas hit 65 in the second round, which is the lowest score ever at Winged Foot.

[caption id="attachment_581879" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-581879" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210315135125/2021-03-14T220542Z_42046342_MT1USATODAY15730546_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Justin Thomas" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 14, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Justin Thomas reacts on the 18th green during the final round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><strong>Justin Thomas 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/justin-thomas-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Thomas has an estimated net worth of $30 million. With career earnings of over $42 million, Thomas ranks <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/moneylist/_/tour/alltime" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">17th</a> in all-time money earned among golfers. From 2016 to 2018, Thomas had his most successful tenure in terms of earning, making around <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/justin-thomas/?sh=2ec17ebf112a" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$21 million</a> from multiple achievements like his Masters' triumph and the FedEx Cup.
<h2><strong>Justin Thomas Endorsements</strong></h2>
The world number two golfer has a strong endorsement portfolio. It includes Titleist, Footjoy, Citigroup, WHOOP, Netjets, and Beats Electronics. Fans can buy the Thomas' signature clubs, tour bag as well as his hat from Titleist. Thomas has appeared in multiple commercials for Titleist and Footjoy. In <a href="https://www.golfdigest.com/story/scotty-cameron-justin-thomas-prototype-putter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">September 2020</a>, he collaborated with Scotty Cameron on a putter called the 'Scotty Cameron Inspired by Justin Thomas Phantom X5.5.'
<h2><strong>Justin Thomas Foundation and charity</strong></h2>
In 2019, Thomas launched the Justin Thomas Foundation with a goal to not just promote junior golf, but also with humanitarian goals like children in need and military families. He was inspired to do it after being a beneficiary of a fund as a child that helped his golf career to spring, Some organizations they have worked with are The First Tee, Boys &amp; Girls Club of Kentuckiana, and USA Cares.

Aside from the foundation, Thomas has also played in other charity events to raise funds for various causes. One of the most recent ones was back in <a href="https://golf.com/news/tiger-woods-jt-rory-rose-charity-match/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">August 2020</a>, where he played alongside Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.

[caption id="attachment_589626" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-589626" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210322180404/2021-03-11T171713Z_35380218_MT1USATODAY15706217_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Justin Thomas" width="1920" height="1253" /> Mar 11, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Justin Thomas hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><strong>How to contact Justin Thomas?</strong></h2>
Justin Thomas on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justinthomas34/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@justinthomas34</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/justinthomas34" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@JustinThomas34</a>

Justin Thomas

<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson 2022: Net worth, salary and endorsements</strong></h2>
Philip Alfred Mickelson is an American professional golfer. He picked up the sport as a toddler from his father. He was a child prodigy who won over 30 junior tournaments, to earn a full scholarship with Arizona State University.

[caption id="attachment_592598" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-592598" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210325001252/2021-03-20T200758Z_400344902_MT1USATODAY15764325_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-HONDA-CLASSIC-THIRD-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Phil Mickelson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 20, 2021; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Phil Mickelson gestures to the fans in attendance on the 17th hole during the third round of The Honda Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Mickelson became a star in college, winning three NCAA individual championships and three Haskin awards. But his biggest achievement as an amateur was to win a PGA Tour in his junior year in college. He is only the fourth player in PGA history to achieve this feat. Two years later, he turned pro, and started his journey as an all-time great of the sport.

Phil's current caddie is his brother Tim, who is working with him since 2017.
<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson Family</strong></h2>
Phil is the second child of Mary and Phil Mickelson Sr. His father was a fighter pilot, who in his free time played golf with his son, while his mother was a nurse. He picked up the sport by watching his father and copying him. Despite being a righty, he learned to play golf with his left hand after mirroring his father who was a righty. That is why he is nicknamed Lefty.

In 1996, Mickelson married Amy McBride, who also attended Arizona State. The couple has three children together, daughters Amanda and Sophia and Evan, their only son.
<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson Records</strong></h2>
Mickelson has spent a record 1,353 consecutive weeks (26 years) inside the top 50, a record that might never be touched. With 270 weeks, Mickelson has spent the most time as the world #2, which is the most by anyone who hasn't ever reached the #1 spot.

[caption id="attachment_592597" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-592597" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210325001227/2021-03-18T165829Z_890149214_MT1USATODAY15748275_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-HONDA-CLASSIC-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Phil Mickelson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 18, 2021; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Phil Mickelson tees off on the 1st hole during the first round of The Honda Classic golf tournament at PGA National (Champion). Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Mickelson is a name synonymous with Ryder Cup records. He has the most U.S. Ryder Cup appearances with 12, most U.S. Singles matches won with 12 wins, and also most overall matches played with 47.
<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/phil-mickelson-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Mickelson has an estimated net worth of $400 million. With earnings over $90 million in tournament prizes, Mickelson ranks only behind Tiger Woods in all-time <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/moneylist/_/tour/alltime" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">money leaders</a> among golfers. Despite being far from his prime now, Mickelson still earns a lot from his endorsements.
<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson Endorsements</strong></h2>
One of the biggest names in golf for decades, Mickelson is endorsed by a lot of top companies across different fields. He is associated with Heineken, Amgen, Callaway, Ford, Rolex, and Intrepid Financial Partners. He has also appeared in multiple commercials, but his most famous one is when he danced in a Mizzen and Main commercial.

Mickelson earns around $40 to $50 million a year just from endorsements.
<h2><strong>Phil Mickelson Foundation and charity</strong></h2>
In 2004, Mickelson along with his wife Amy founded the Phil and Amy Mickelson Foundation. The main goal of the organization is to help fund charities that work with the military as well as education. In 2005, they started the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy to help teachers across the country.

Last year, the foundation distributed $1 million to 14 charity organizations working in the Coachella Valley.

Mickelson often takes part in charity golf tournaments along with other top players like Tiger Woods.

[caption id="attachment_592595" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-592595" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210325001204/2021-03-21T190803Z_611819487_MT1USATODAY15769846_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-HONDA-CLASSIC-FINAL-ROUND.jpg" alt="United States pro golfer Phil Mickelson" width="1920" height="1280" /> Mar 21, 2021; Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA; Phil Mickelson reacts after his putt on the 5th green for birdie during the final round of The Honda Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><strong>How to contact Phil Mickelson?</strong></h2>
Phil Mickelson on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/philmickelson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@philmickelson</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PhilMickelson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@PhilMickelson</a>

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PhilMickelson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@PhilMickelson </a>
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<td width="399">Full name</td>
<td width="399">Philip Alfred Mickelson</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Nickname</td>
<td width="399">Lefty</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Age</td>
<td width="399">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Birth Date</td>
<td width="399">June 16, 1970</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Residency</td>
<td width="399">Jupiter Island, Florida
Rancho Santa Fe, California</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Nationality</td>
<td width="399">United States of America</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Marital Status</td>
<td width="399">Married to Amy Mickelson</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">College</td>
<td width="399">Arizona State University</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Height</td>
<td width="399">6'3</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Weight</td>
<td width="399">200 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Professional wins</td>
<td width="399">54</td>
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<tr>
<td width="399">Highest ranking</td>
<td width="399">#2</td>
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Rory McIlroy 2022: Net worth, salary, and endorsements</strong></h2>
Rory McIlroy is a Northern Ireland professional golfer. He is a member of both the European and PGA Tours. He was introduced to the sport by his father at a very young age and has been hooked on it since then.

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He was close to joining a college in the US for golf, but later opted against it and chose to play amateur golf in Europe. The decision did wonders as McIlroy found a lot of success, breaking multiple records while also becoming the world number one. He turned pro in 2007.

McIlroy has played for Europe, Great Britain &amp; Ireland, and Ireland in his amateur and professional career.

His current caddie is Harry Diamond, who joined him in 2016. Diamond is McIlroy's childhood best friend and was also his best man during his wedding in 2019.
<h2><strong>Rory McIlroy Family</strong></h2>
Rory is the son of Gerry and Rosie McIlroy. His parents worked very hard to pay for their son's expenses and training. McIlroy's mother stayed at home during the day to look after Rory and worked nights at the 3M factory. His father worked two jobs, as a barman and as a cleaner. All their hard work has paid off now.

McIlroy is married to Erica Stoll, who worked with the PGA earlier. They started dating in 2015 and got engaged later that year. Then in 2017, the couple tied the knot at Ashford Castle in Cong, County Mayo. His wife gave birth to their daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy, in September 2020.

[caption id="attachment_605362" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-605362" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210403204156/GettyImages-610468358.jpg" alt="Northern Ireland pro golfer Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll" width="1920" height="1358" /> ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 25: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses alongside his girlfriend Erica Stoll and the FedExCup and TOUR Championship trophies after his victory over Ryan Moore with a birdie on the fourth extra hole during the TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club on September 25, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Rory McIlroy Records</strong></h2>
McIlroy became the youngest-ever winner of the West of Ireland Championship and the Irish Close Championship in 2005. Two years later, he became the youngest player ever to earn a European tour card from tournament-play.

With his maiden PGA tour win in 2010, McIlroy not only set a course record but also became the first player since Tiger Woods to win a PGA Tour event prior to his 21st birthday.

McIlroy's 2011 US Open win came with multiple records, with his 72-hole aggregate score of 268 (16-under) being the most notable of them.

He is one of three players to win four majors by the age of 25 along with Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.

In 2019, he became the youngest player to spend 500 weeks inside the top 10, breaking Tiger Woods' previous record by four months.
<h2><strong>Rory McIlroy 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
According to <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/richest-golfers/rory-mcilroy-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Celebrity Net Worth</a>, Rory McIlroy is worth around $150 million. With earnings of over $54 million, McIlroy ranks <a href="https://www.espn.com/golf/moneylist/_/tour/alltime" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="external">7th</a> on the all-time money leaders list for professional golfers. At the age of 22, McIlroy became the youngest player to earn €10 million on the European Tour. He ranked #14 on <a href="https://www.forbes.com/athletes/">Forbes</a>' World's Highest-Paid Athletes 2020.
<h2><strong>Rory McIlroy Endorsements</strong></h2>
From 2011 to 2014, McIlroy won four Majors and was highly sought for endorsements. SportsPro called him the "third most marketable athlete in the world" in 2013.

After Nike stopped producing golf equipment, McIlroy signed a $100 million contract with TaylorMade in 2017. He is still a Nike athlete and dons their apparel and shoes on the course. McIlroy is also endorsed by watch makers Omega, who launched a special edition Speedmaster ’57 back in September, dedicated to his success.

He is also associated with UnitedHealth Group and Upper Deck.
<h2><strong>Rory McIlroy Foundation and Charity</strong></h2>
McIlroy set up The Rory Foundation in 2013, which was aimed towards helping vulnerable and underprivileged children primarily. He stated his parents as his inspiration while setting up the foundation. It was also the official host of the Irish Open since 2015.

After six years of operating, the Foundation shut down in 2019. It was revealed that McIlroy was adopting a "private philanthropic policy" moving forward.

He often plays in charity golf tournaments to raise money, the most recent one being in May 2020, where he and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/dustin-johnson/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dustin Johnson</a> raised more than $5 million for COVID-19 relief funds.

[caption id="attachment_580589" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-580589" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210313225136/2021-03-11T171720Z_731909191_MT1USATODAY15706221_RTRMADP_3_PGA-THE-PLAYERS-CHAMPIONSHIP-FIRST-ROUND.jpg" alt="Northern Ireland pro golfer Rory McIlroy" width="1920" height="1333" /> Mar 11, 2021; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA; Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 7th hole during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass - Stadium Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2><strong>How to contact Rory McIlroy?</strong></h2>
Rory McIlroy on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rorymcilroy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@rorymcilroy</a>

Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/McIlroyRory" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@McIlroyRory</a>

Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoryMcIlroy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@RoryMcIlroy</a>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="399">Full name</td>
<td width="399">Rory McIlroy</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Nickname</td>
<td width="399">Rors and Wee-Mac</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Age</td>
<td width="399">31</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Birth Date</td>
<td width="399">May 4, 1989</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Residency</td>
<td width="399">Holywood, Northern Ireland
Jupiter, Florida, U.S.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Nationality</td>
<td width="399">Northern Ireland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Marital Status</td>
<td width="399">Married to Erica Stoll</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">College</td>
<td width="399">-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Height</td>
<td width="399">5'9</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Weight</td>
<td width="399">161 lbs</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Professional wins</td>
<td width="399">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="399">Highest ranking</td>
<td width="399">#1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Rory McIlroy

<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods 2023: Net Worth, Family, and Career</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Net Worth 2023</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiger Woods has a net worth of $1.1 billion, as per Forbes. Not only does this make him the first billionaire golfer in history, but it also makes him one of the very few billionaire athletes in the world. Woods undoubtedly owes his high value to his being a savvy businessman and his valuable endorsements.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods owes a lot of his wealth to his partnerships and sponsors. One of his most famous and valuable endorsement deals is with Nike, with whom he signed in 1996. Additionally, the golf pro is sponsored by big names like Bridgestone, Monster Energy, Rolex, and TaylorMade. The golf pro made $68 million off endorsements alone in 2022.</span>

[caption id="attachment_1123251" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1123251 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-07-10T105851Z_1035672675_UP1EI7A0UI10A_RTRMADP_3_GOLF-OPEN.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1319" /> Golf - 150th Open Championship - St Andrews, Scotland, Britain - July 10, 2022 Tiger Woods of the U.S. during a practice round REUTERS/Paul Childs[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods has a sizable portion of his investments put into real estate. One of the most expensive of those investments is his house on Jupiter Island in Florida. In 2006 he spent a whopping $40 million on the property. But that wasn't the end of it at all! He further </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-where-does-tiger-woods-live-inside-his-54-million-mega-mansion-with-two-private-docks-tiger-woods-house-jupiter-florida-mansion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">went on to construct his $54 million mansion on the property</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods also bought both his parent's houses. In 2007, he spent $2.4 million to buy two plots of land in Jupiter, Florida for his mother. As per public records, in 2010, a $1.31 million home in Windermere, Florida, was listed under Tiger and Earl’s names.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods' Early Life</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods was born on December 30, 1975, in Cypress, California. Named Eldrick Tont Woods at birth, he now goes by his widely popular nickname, "Tiger," which was given to him by his father, Earl Woods, in honor of one of his close army buddies. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">From a very young age Woods began taking a liking to the sport. He became interested in golf at the age of six months after watching his father hit golf balls into a net and imitating his swing. His skills with a club were amazing and at a very young age, he began being called a golf prodigy. </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">By the time Woods had reached the age of 2, he had become quite fluid with the game and even showcased his talent by putting alongside the American comedian, Bob Hope, on the Mike Douglas Show. One year later, while regular kids were playing with blocks, Woods shot a low score of 48 across nine holes. At the age of four, Woods flaunted his skills out of a bunker in a short game against a 16-year-old and beat him by four strokes. He was featured in Golf Digest as a 5-year-old, where his abilities were lauded.</span>

[caption id="attachment_771019" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-771019 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-95490625.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods and Earl Woods" width="1920" height="1370" /> Tiger Woods with his father Earl Woods at the trophy presentation of The Target (Photo by Scott Clarke/WireImage)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiger's father Earl was his inspiration to play the sport and was also the one who taught him how to play the game. His first official coach on the other hand was Rudy Duran, who began training him at the age of four and continued to do so for six years.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In 1994, Tiger Woods attended Stanford University and graduated 2 years later with a degree in economics. He turned pro in 1996 and took his first steps to becoming the golf legend that he's now known as.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods' Family and His Kids</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiger is the son of Earl Woods and Kultida Woods. Although born an American citizen, Woods’ heritage is part African-American, owing to his father, and part Thai, owing to the fact that his mother is from Thailand. His mother is currently 79 years old, while his father sadly passed away at the age of 74 in 2006.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods is the only child of Earl and Kultida. But his father had three other children before he was born. Earl Jr. was Woods' eldest half-sibling and was born in 1955. He is 20 years older than Tiger. Woods has another elder half-brother, Kevin Dale Woods, who is 18 years older than he is, and was born in 1957. His third half-sibling is his half-sister, Royce Renee Woods, who was born in 1961.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods himself has two children, both with his now ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. His firstborn is their daughter, Sam Alexis Woods, who was born on June 18, 2007. Charlie Axel Woods, her brother and Woods’ and Elin's second child, was born on February 8, 2009.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods' Dating History</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In 2001, Woods first met his then-wife-to-be </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-what-does-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-do-for-a-living/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Elin Nordegren, a former model</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. The couple dated for a while before getting engaged in November 2003. Less than a year later, in October 2004, the couple tied the knot and were married in Barbados in an intricate ceremony. A little over five years later they </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-ex-wife-elin-nordegren-where-is-she-now-and-what-caused-the-downfall-of-their-relationship-update-tiger-woods-ex-wife-now/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">went through a very public and scandalous divorce.</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>

[caption id="attachment_1499957" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1499957 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-98066054.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1344" /> Tiger Woods and his girlfriend, Elin Nordegren, leave the stage after opening ceremonies at the 2004 Ryder Cup in Detroit, Michigan, September 16, 2004. (Photo by A. Messerschmidt/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods met Rachael Uchitel in 2008. A year later, the two began seeing each other. Allegedly, Uchitel and Woods were seeing each other before his split with his wife, Elin.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Following his messy marriage, Woods started afresh with the American Alpine Olympic skier, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lindsey-vonn/">Lindsey Vonn</a>. The two made an attractive athlete power couple. They met in 2012 and began dating soon after. In May 2015, the pair split up due to their hectic athletic lifestyles.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods is currently dating Erica Herman, the former general manager of his restaurant, the Woods Jupiter. The two first made their relationship public in 2017 when she wore a player’s spouse credential at the President’s Cup. The two have been going steady ever since and have now been seeing each other for over five years.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods' Awards and Achievements</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods has one of the most incredible careers in golf's history. Having turned pro in August 1996, he straight away began playing on the PGA Tour. Two months into his professional debut, he won his first Tour event, the Las Vegas Invitational, in October. Since then, the golf pro has gone on to win 82 times, the most any player has ever won. He shares this record with Sam Snead.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Less than a year after turning pro, Tiger Woods won his first major championship at Augusta in April 1997 at the Masters. He has gone on to win a total of 15 major championships, second only to Jack Nicklaus, who has won 18 throughout his career, a record Woods is certainly gunning for. Woods won his 15th major at the Masters in 2019.</span>

[caption id="attachment_996666" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-996666 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1145859155.jpg" alt="Tiger Woods" width="1920" height="1223" /> AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Tiger Woods (L) of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods is quite certainly one of the most accomplished golfers of all time. In terms of numbers, the golf pro has to date got his hands on 5 Masters titles, 3 US Open titles, 4 PGA Championship titles, and 3 Open Championships.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The PGA Tour star also holds the record for the most amount of time spent as World No. 1, at 683 weeks (just over 13 years). Through a strong resolve, </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/pga-tour-golf-news-tiger-woods-crazy-fitness-routine-that-made-him-a-golf-legend/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">tons of training, and rigorous hard work</span></a>,<span style="font-weight: 400"> the golf pro had earned the legend tag for himself.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Documentary</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">All the avid Woods fans eager to find out more about the golfer will be pleased to know that the golf legend has a documentary. ‘Tiger’, an HBO sports-biography documentary, aired in 2021. It focuses on his steady rise and abrupt drop, and then his comeback to the sport.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The documentary also explores Woods' relationship with his father and the effect his divorce had on his career. Fans can watch the biography, which is split into two episodes, on HBO Max.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods’ Car Accidents</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Woods has suffered a dark fate when it comes to accidents. He has been involved in three separate car accidents, each life-threatening. The first came in 2009 when the golf pro lost control of his SUV and crashed it into a fire hydrant, soon after pulling out of the driveway of his Florida mansion. He was knocked out and lost consciousness for nearly 6 minutes. His injuries from the accident had been described as </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400">"serious."</span></i>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Eight years later, in 2017, the golf legend was arrested in Florida for DUI. The police had found him passed out behind the wheel of his Mercedes-Benz. There seemed to have been a minor accident before the cops found him.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In February 2021, Woods was yet again involved in a car accident. Due to a speed crash, his car had flown off the road. He was the only party involved in the accident. The golf pro suffered multiple injuries to his right leg and ankle and sustained injuries to his back also. He went through multiple surgeries for his leg injuries and has not yet fully recovered from them. Yet the PGA Tour Star found the resolve to </span><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/golf-news-augusta-national-drops-huge-hint-at-tiger-woods-participation-at-2022-masters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">compete in major championships in 2022. </span></a>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>The Tiger Woods Foundation, Charity Work, and Philanthropy</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tiger and his father, Earl, started the TGR Foundation back in 1996. It first set out with the goal of helping children play the sport. But 27 years later, the foundation now aims to educate children on all fronts. They offer college and career programs to students and have, to date, helped turn around more than 2 million students' lives. They further have one of the highest graduation rates among scholarship programs in the country, at 98%.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The Woods Foundation additionally hosts charity events and also sponsors golf events on the PGA Tour to raise money for various charitable ventures. The most popular tournaments among them are the Genesis Invitational and the Hero World Challenge.</span>
<p style="text-align: center"><b>Tiger Woods Social Media</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> – </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tigerwoods/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://twitter.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Twitter</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Tiger" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">, </span><a href="https://tigerwoods.com/contact-faq/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">Website</span></a></p>

<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Name</b></td>
<td>
<p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400">Eldrick Tont Woods, a.k.a., Tiger Woods</span></p>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Born</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12/30/1975</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Place of Birth</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Cypress, California</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">American</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Education</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Stanford University</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Parents</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Earl Woods </span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Kultida Woods</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Kids</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sam Alexis Woods</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Charlie Axel Woods</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Marital Status</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Divorced </span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Height</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6'1</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Weight</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">185 lbs</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Caddy</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Joe LaCava</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><b>Achievements</b></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">15 Major Championship Wins</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">82 PGA Tour Wins</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">683 weeks as World Rank 1</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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