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The five players who earned more money than Rory McIlroy on the PGA Tour in 2026

Rory McIlroy will look back on his 2026 PGA Tour season as a success, purely because he won The Masters for the second time in a row. However, it’s fair to say that McIlroy’s overall season on the PGA Tour was one of his more underwhelming campaigns in recent years.

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Players left in ‘unusual’ position at latest PGA Tour event with no play on Sunday due to poor weather

Many PGA Tour players, including Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, know how challenging it can be to prepare for a playoff at an event when the additional holes are set to be played on a Monday.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 23

‘People Don’t Really Like Seeing My Name Up There’: Eugenio Chacarra’s Bold Warning Puts Rory McIlroy’s Race to Dubai Hopes on Notice

Returning as the winner of the DP World India Championship, Eugenio Chacarra admitted on Friday that playing “good after a win” isn’t easy. And his performance on Thursday at the Genesis Championship reflected that struggle, as he finished 53rd with a 1-over-par 72, carding two bogeys, a crushing double bogey, and three birdies.

Golf News / HITC / October 23

John Daly once revealed how he truly feels about Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy

Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy are undoubtedly two of the greatest golfers ever to have graced the game. Mickelson has 45 PGA Tour wins to his name, including six major championships.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 22

‘I Could’ve Skipped This Week’: Eugenio Chacarra Eyes Crucial Race to Dubai Points Despite Korea Struggles

Eugenio Chacarra arrived in South Korea with momentum. He holds a commanding position in the Race to Dubai standings after his DP World India Championship win, and he can strengthen his lead while Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed sat out the Genesis Championship 2026.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 22

‘Don’t Think Players Should Get Mad’: Kevin Kisner Gets Blunt Response After His Brutal Remark on Rory McIlroy

Kevin Kisner’s criticism of Rory McIlroy’s visit to India has sparked a debate over appearance fees, golf’s global growth, and how honest professional golfers should be about their financial motivations.

Golf News / HITC / October 22

How much money Bryson DeChambeau has earned on LIV Golf compared to Rory McIlroy in the same period

Bryson DeChambeau and Rory McIlroy are two of the wealthiest sportsmen in the world. DeChambeau earned a huge signing-on fee after joining LIV Golf in June 2022, believed to be worth in excess of $100 million.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 21

‘If It Was Zero Dollars.. ‘: Kevin Kisner Puts Rory McIlroy on Blast With Blunt Take on His India Appearance

Rory McIlroy and Kevin Kisner continue to share headlines this week. The Grand Slam winner tied for 42nd at the DP World Tour India Championship, yet that remains the least talked-about part of his week in Delhi.

Golf News / Field Level Media / October 20

TGL expands to 35 players, includes 20 of world's top 50

A total of 12 new players and one new team officially joined the action on Tuesday when TGL announced rosters of 35 total competitors for its upcoming third season in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 20

Despite 3 Wins, Rory McIlroy and Patrick Reed’s Chase Has Eugenio Chacarra on the Edge: 'I Need All the Help'

Eugenio Chacarra is in the best form in Europe, leads the Race to Dubai, and has three wins this season. A few days after his latest victory, he sounded like a man who can still hear footsteps behind him.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / October 19

TGL’s First Trade Makes Perfect Sense: Lowry Joins McIlroy

Shane Lowry is going to Boston Common Golf. Rory McIlroy is already there. For the first trade in TGL history, it would have been difficult to find a pairing that needed less explaining.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 19

Exploring the 'growing the game' fallacy and Eugenio Chacarra leading Race to Dubai over Rory McIlroy

The Monday Tee Sheet dives into the weekend that was in golf, including a non-controversy created around McIlroy and the latest Masters qualifiers

Golf News / HITC / October 19

Rory McIlroy completely misses the point as he responds to Kevin Kisner’s ‘growing the game’ criticism

Rory McIlroy plays more of a global schedule than the vast majority of the best players in the world. In fact, it’s fair to argue that McIlroy is the game’s biggest global ambassador.

Golf News / CBSSports.com / October 19

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry reunite with Boston Common in first TGL trade in league history

McIlroy's Boston Common acquired Shane Lowry ahead of TGL's third season

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Golf News / HITC / October 19

What Rory McIlroy just said about Patrick Reed sends an obvious message to Jim Furyk

Patrick Reed has been an incredibly divisive figure throughout his time in the professional game. Controversy has followed Reed around everywhere he has played over the past 15 years or so.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 18

‘It’s Quite Emotional’: Rory McIlroy Opens Up on Seve Ballesteros’ Impact on His Golf Journey

For the second year in a row, Rory McIlroy struggled to hold back tears in Dubai when Seve Ballesteros’ name came up. At a press conference during the DP World Tour Championship in November 2025, McIlroy explained why the Spanish golf legend, who died in 2011, still means so much to him.

Golf News / BBC Sport / October 18

Chacarra wins in India to take Race to Dubai lead

Eugenio Chacarra wins the DP World India Championship by two strokes to move top of the Race to Dubai standings ahead of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 18

'How Would He Know That': Rory McIlroy Reacts to Kevin Kisner’s Damaging $10 Million Appearance Fee Claim

Rory McIlroy finished the DP World India Championship 17 shots behind the winner, Eugenio Chacarra. But his performance on the course was not the only thing making headlines.

Rugby News / The42 / October 18

Chacarra wins fourth DP World Tour title in India as McKibbin earns top-10 finish

Eugenio Chacarra now moves to the top of the Race to Dubai rankings as Rory McIlroy sits in third place.

Golf News / Athlon Sports / October 17

Eugenio Chacarra Has McIlroy and Reed Chasing a Different India Story

Eugenio Chacarra once came to India needing an opportunity to play. He will wake up Sunday needing enough daylight to finish a tournament he leads. There are 25 holes left on his assignment at the DP World India Championship: seven to complete the third round, then the entire final round.

Golf News / EssentiallySports / October 16

Rory McIlroy Among Stars Facing a Hectic Saturday as DP World India Championship Plays Catch-Up

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Golf News / Field Level Media / August 25

Rory McIlroy praises PGA Tour's 'big swing,' eyes European changes next

ATLANTA -- Rory McIlroy may not be involved with any PGA Tour player committees any longer, but he still often speaks his mind on matters like the future of the sport.

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