Why Rory McIlroy lost $2 million after winning the Masters
Rory McIlroy won his second Masters last week.
Why Rory McIlroy lost $2 million after winning the Masters originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . While Rory McIlroy took home the coveted Green Jacket, he came up short on the expected $4.
5 million prize check. McIlroy made history as the fourth golfer to make back-to-back wins at the Masters. He follows behind Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
The Masters is making sure McIlroy is reaping in the benefits of winning his sixth major championship. He was reportedly offered a $22. 5 million purse and the $4.
5 million check. Scottie Scheffler was the runner-up, won $2. 43 million, and Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young each took home $1.