$170 million-worth golfer says losing money won’t ‘hurt’ him as losing a tournament

Rory McIlroy, in an interview with Normal Sports, shared his opinion about winning a golf tournament and the money players earn from competing in these events.

The four-time Major winner acknowledged that, for him, losing money wouldn't hurt as much as losing a golf tournament. He said, via Normal Sports:

"I think because if I lose money, it's not going to hurt me as emotionally as if I lose a golf tournament. I think that's why."

McIlroy, who has a net worth of $170 million (according to Celebrity Net Worth), also reflected on his mindset while playing in tournaments, saying:

"Basically, you have to play boldly to win, right? No matter what walk of life that is. I think in the investment world, I do do that because I have this PGA Tour pension that I know in whatever it is, 30 years time when I retire … I have a nest egg there that is so financially secure that I can take risks with other things, monetary-wise, because I know I have this thing."

"I think I should approach golf the same way because I have this resume and I have this record, and I've basically done most of the things I wanted to do in the game. So I thought about this quite a lot recently. Why wouldn't I approach the game the same way as I approach the investment world? I'm secure in my reputation or my legacy as a golfer. All I can really do is add to it. So that's the way I think of the investments as well," he added.

Rory McIlroy has come close to winning a tournament several times in 2024. However, he struggled in the final rounds and lost the match. He was close to a win at the 2024 U.S. Open but unfortunately struggled in the final round, shooting a 69 to settle for second place.

On the DP World Tour, he narrowly missed three titles this season. He ended up finishing tied for second at the Dubai Invitational and then had a T2 finish at the Irish Open. McIlroy also lost in a playoff at the BMW PGA Championship.

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Rory McIlroy secured three tournament wins in 2024

McIlroy had a decent season filled with ups and downs in 2024. Although he narrowly lost in a few tournaments this season, he had some good moments to celebrate, winning three events, including two on the PGA Tour and one on the DP World Tour.

McIlroy started his season on the DP World Tour and won the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

On the PGA Tour, McIlroy won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and the Wells Fargo Championship. He last competed at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, shooting four rounds of 69, 69, 68, and 68 to finish in a tie for 25th place.