{"id":106356,"date":"2025-05-16T13:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106356\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T13:20:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T13:20:11","slug":"rory-mcilroy-worth-260m-after-masters-triumph-as-sunday-times-rich-list-sees-golf-icon-take-top-spot-of-sports-stars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/106356\/","title":{"rendered":"Rory McIlroy worth \u00a3260m after Masters triumph as Sunday Times Rich List sees golf icon take top spot of sports stars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GOLF superstar Rory McIlroy now has a net worth of \u00a3260million following his incredible Masters win.<\/p>\n<p>The 36-year-old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/34449283\/masters-golf-mcilroy-rose-sudden-death-winner\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ended his long wait for a Masters title<\/a> last month following a tense playoff with Justin Rose.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rory McIlroy holding the Masters Tournament trophy in a green jacket.\" height=\"686\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rory-mcilroy-northern-ireland-holds-987075469.jpg\" data-caption=\"Rory McIlroy is now ranked as the top British sports star in the Sunday Times Wealthiest 40 Under 40 Rich List\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/rory-mcilroy-northern-ireland-holds-987075469.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Rory McIlroy is now ranked as the top British sports star in the Sunday Times Wealthiest 40 Under 40 Rich ListCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anthony Joshua at a press conference.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/anthony-joshua-speaks-media-ahead-964215157.jpg\" data-caption=\"Anthony Joshua is also on the list\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/anthony-joshua-speaks-media-ahead-964215157.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Joshua is also on the listCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>As a result, he became just the sixth player to complete a career grand slam.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/rory-mcilroy\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McIlroy<\/a> also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/34440113\/the-masters-2025-prize-money-augusta-national\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">took home \u00a33.2m ($4.2m) in prize money<\/a> from the tournament.<\/p>\n<p>He is now ranked as the top British sports star in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetimes.com\/sunday-times-rich-list\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sunday Times Wealthiest 40 Under 40 Rich List<\/a> and 19th overall.<\/p>\n<p>The sports star with the next-highest net worth is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/anthony-joshua\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anthony Joshua<\/a> on \u00a3195m, ranked 24th on the list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/tennis\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tennis<\/a> legend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/andy-murray\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sir Andy Murray<\/a> is placed 35th in the overall rankings with a worth of \u00a3110m.<\/p>\n<p>And just below him in 38th is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/football\/team\/1196702\/england\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England<\/a> captain and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/football\/team\/1249869\/bayern-munich\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bayern Munich<\/a> striker <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/harry-kane\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Kane<\/a>, who is valued at \u00a3100m.<\/p>\n<p>They are the only British sports stars on the Rich List.<\/p>\n<p>Also included are the likes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/daniel-radcliffe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Daniel Radcliffe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/dua-lipa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dua Lipa<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/adele\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adele<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/harry-styles\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Harry Styles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/ed-sheeran\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ed Sheeran<\/a> and Gymshark CEO Ben Francis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/betting\/30944508\/best-online-casino-free-spins-bonuses-10-deposits\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM \u00a310 DEPOSITS (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CASINO SPECIAL &#8211; BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM \u00a310 DEPOSITS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Illustration of the top four richest British athletes under 40 in 2025, showing their names, net worth, and overall rank.\" height=\"640\" width=\"960\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-34970890\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DD-BRITISH-ATHLETES-RICH-LIST-2025_GRAPHIC.jpg\" data-caption=\"\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DD-BRITISH-ATHLETES-RICH-LIST-2025_GRAPHIC.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Dmitry Bukhman, the owner of video game company Playrix, tops the list with a net worth of \u00a312.54bn.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/27971391\/sunday-times-rich-list-sport-stars-mcilroy-hamilton-joshua\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sir Lewis Hamilton topped the table last year<\/a> but did not qualify this time around after turning 40 in January.<\/p>\n<p>  &#8216;That one got me&#8217; &#8211; Rory McIlroy reveals hilarious Elton John exchange after winning The Masters<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/raheem-sterling\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Raheem Sterling<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/who\/gareth-bale\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Gareth Bale<\/a> also featured, but both have dropped out of the rankings.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Andy Murray laughing after missing a tennis shot.\" height=\"960\" width=\"640\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andy-murray-great-britain-laughs-948619669.jpg\" data-caption=\"Recently-retired Sir Andy Murray has a net worth of \u00a3110m\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/andy-murray-great-britain-laughs-948619669.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Recently-retired Sir Andy Murray has a net worth of \u00a3110mCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Harry Kane of Bayern Munich holding the Bundesliga trophy aloft.\" height=\"686\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Reuters\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-bayern-munichs-harry-kane-993669011.jpg\" data-caption=\"Harry Kane is also on the list\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2025-bayern-munichs-harry-kane-993669011.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>5<\/p>\n<p>Harry Kane is also on the listCredit: Reuters<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"GOLF superstar Rory McIlroy now has a net worth of \u00a3260million following his incredible Masters win. 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