“Rory is seriously overpaid” – Fans react to McIlroy edging Tiger Woods in the PGA Tour’s $100,000,000 Player Impact Program bonus

Rory McIlroy recently beat Tiger Woods to win $15,000,000 in bonuses in the 2023 PGA Tour Player Impact Program. The Northern Irish golfer won $15 million from the bonus purse of $100 million, which was distributed among 20 players who were selected by the PGA Tour.

The Impact program started in 2021 and Woods won the bonus in the first two years. This year, however, McIlroy beat the 15-time Major champion to win the bonus. Woods finished second and earned $12 million, and he was followed by Jon Rahm and Jordan Spieth.

NUCLR Golf shared the news on their Twitter account with a caption, saying:

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"#FINAL PIP Results with Rory and Tiger placing 1 and 2. (via@NateLashley/ IG)"

Several fans were disappointed with the amount Rory McIlroy has earned. One user commented:

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"Rory is seriously overpaid."

Another user said with that amount, McIlroy and Woods, could afford a stadium for their new virtual golf series, TGL.

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"Maybe they can afford a real stadium now for their e-golf league," wrote another user.

It is important to note that TGL's first tournament is scheduled to take place in January at the SoFi stadium at Palm Beach State College. However, ahead of the commencement of the tournament, the dome of the stadium collapsed.

"What a joke," commented another fan.

Here are some more fan reactions:

Here is a list of the 2023 PGA Tour PIP:

• 1. Rory McIlroy: $15,000,000
• 2. Tiger Woods: $12,000,000
• 3. Jon Rahm: $9,000,000
• 4. Jordan Spieth: $7,500,000
• 5. Scottie Scheffler: $6,000,000
• 6. Rickie Fowler: $5,500,000
• 7. Viktor Hovland: $5,000,000
• 8. Justin Thomas: $5,000,000
• 9. Tommy Fleetwood: $5,000,000
• 10. Max Homa: $5,000,000
• 11. Xander Schauffele: $3,000,000
• 12. Joson Day: $3,000,000
• 13. Tony Finau: $3,000,000
• 14. Collin Morikawa: $3,000,000
• 15. Matt Fitzpatrick: $3,000,000
• 16. Wyndham Clark: $3,000,000
• 17. Cameron Young: $3,000,000
• 18. Justin Rose: $3,000,000
• 19. Patrick Cantlay: $3,000,000
• 20. Brian Harman: $3,000,000

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Rory McIlroy's earnings in 2023

According to Spotrac, Rory McIlroy has earned close to $20 million in 2023 so far. He has earned around $13 million from official tournaments and $4 million from the Tour Championship bonus.

Here are the results and prize money Rory McIlroy has made in 2023:

WM Phoenix Open

• Venue: TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course)
• Result: T32
• Score: 73-67-70-70
• Prize money: $109,286

The Genesis Invitational

• Venue: Riviera Country Club
• Result: T29
• Score: 67-69-73-71
• Prize money: $134,000

Arnold Palmer Invitational pres. by Mastercard

• Venue: Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
• Result: T2
• Score: 73-69-68-70
• Prize money: $1,780,000

THE PLAYERS Championship

• Venue: TPC Sawgrass (THE PLAYERS Stadium Course)
• Result: Missed Cut
• Score: 76-73

Masters Tournament

• Venue: Augusta National Golf Club
• Result: Missed Cut
• Score: 72-77

Wells Fargo Championship

• Venue: Quail Hollow Club
• Result: T47
• Score: 68-73-71-72
• Prize money: $51,222

PGA Championship

• Venue: Oak Hill Country Club
• Result: T7
• Score: 71-69-69-69
• Prize money: $555,000

The Memorial Tournament pres. by Workday

• Venue: Muirfield Village Golf Club
• Result: T7
• Score: 72-68-70-75
• Prize money: $650,000

RBC Canadian Open

• Venue: Oakdale Golf & Country Club
• Result: T9
• Score: 71-67-66-72
• Prize money: $245,250

U.S. Open

• Venue: Los Angeles Country Club
• Result: 2
• Score: 65-67-69-70
• Prize money: $2,160,000

Travelers Championship

• Venue: TPC River Highlands
• Result: T7
• Score: 68-64-66-64
• Prize money: $650,000

Genesis Scottish Open

• Venue: The Renaissance Club
• Result: 1
• Score: 64-66-67-68
• Prize money: $1,575,000

The Open

• Venue: Royal Liverpool GC
• Result: T6
• Score: 71-70-69-68
• Prize money: $551,250

FedEx St. Jude Championship

• Venue: TPC Southwind
• Result: T3
• Score: 67-66-68-65
• Prize money: $1,160,000

BMW Championship

• Venue: Olympia Fields Country Club
• Result: 4
• Score: 65-70-67-66
• Prize money: $990,000

TOUR Championship

• Venue: East Lake Golf Club
• Result: 4
• Score: 70-67-71-65
• Prize money: $4,000,000

DP World Tour events

Dubai Desert Classic

• Venue: Emirates Golf Club
• Result: 1
• Score: 66-70-65-68 269

Horizon Irish Open

• Venue: The K Club
• Result: T16
• Score: 69-70-66-74 279

BMW PGA Championship

• Venue: Wentworth Golf Club
• Result: T7
• Score: 72-71-67-65 275

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