Europe’s 12-man workforce for the Ryder Cup was confirmed when skipper Luke Donald named his six wildcard picks earlier this week.
As with the US line-up, it comprises a number of the wealthiest gamers on the planet.
However how do the Europeans rank relating to their particular person web price?
And, as a squad, are they price greater than Keegan Bradley’s dozen? We’ll reply that later.
For now, right here’s how the Europeans rank in 1 to 12 order.
1. Rory McIlroy – web price $200m
PGA Tour wins: 29 (together with 5 Majors)
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $107,981,766
McIlroy has grown into one among sport’s highest earners after over 15 years of excellence and his incomes capability exhibits no signal of slowing down, particularly after he accomplished the profession Grand Slam by capturing this yr’s Masters in such thrilling model.
The Northern Irishman has enormous endorsement offers that embody Nike (attire), TaylorMade, varied tech starts-ups and his GolfPass enterprise with NBC. Solely Tiger Woods has higher PGA Tour profession earnings than McIlroy.
2. Jon Rahm – web price $110m
PGA Tour wins: 11 (together with 2 Majors)
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $77,046,525
The charismatic Spaniard burst onto the scene with a bang, establishing himself as an elite participant earlier than banking main wins in 2021 and 2023.
His already appreciable wealth took a dramatic spike when he made the transfer to LIV for a reported $500m whereas his endorsements embody Callaway, Rolex and Mercedes-Benz. He has 11 PGA Tour wins and 10 on the DP World Tour.
3. Justin Rose – web price $50m
PGA Tour wins: 12 (together with 2013 US Open)
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $73,736,017
Regardless of eating at golf’s high desk for over 20 years, it’s nonetheless somewhat shocking to see Rose ranked 4th on the all-time PGA Tour Profession Cash Listing. Solely Tiger, McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler have secured extra prize cash.
Rose, now 45, elevated his marketability by successful Olympic Gold in 2016 and offers with TaylorMade and Rolex, together with smart investments, have added to his wealth.
4. Viktor Hovland – web price $35m
PGA Tour wins: 7
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $37,130,745
Hovland hasn’t gained a serious but however he’s already climbed the all-time PGA Cash Listing at a fast price and sits thirty fourth total.
The likeable Norwegian is very marketable, having fun with endorsement offers with Ping, J.Lindeberg and Ecco footwear. His web wealth took a giant increase when he landed the 2023 FedEx Cup.
5. Tommy Fleetwood – web price $20m
PGA Tour wins: 1
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $43,430,669
Fleetwood boosted his financial institution steadiness in model by ending his anticipate a primary win on American soil by capturing the $10m first prize for touchdown the Tour Championship in Atlanta and hoisting the season-long FedEx Cup trophy.
Now twenty sixth on the all-time PGA Tour cash listing, Fleetwood’s mixed earnings from the DP World Tour take him over $50m in prize cash whereas he has endorsements with TaylorMade, TAG Heuer watches and Nike.
6. Shane Lowry – web price $20m
PGA Tour wins: 3 (together with 2019 Open Championship)
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $30,308,553
Lowry has banked over $30m in PGA Tour earnings since he made the swap to America whereas he was a giant earner on the DP World Tour.
His profession excessive – successful the Open on residence Irish soil in 2019 – offered an enormous leap in his wealth and he has offers with Financial institution of Eire, Srixon/Cleveland and Kingspan.
7. Tyrrell Hatton – web price $15m
PGA Tour wins: 1
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $23m
Hatton had already gained the Arnold Palmer Invitational and picked up six DP World Tour titles earlier than he made the swap to LIV golf in 2024.
That arguably tripled his web price which he’d already boosted because of profitable offers with Adidas (attire) and Titleist.
8. Matt Fitzpatrick – web price $12m
PGA Tour wins: 2 (together with 2022 US Open)
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $29,796,871
Fitzpatrick is pushing the $30m barrier relating to PGA Tour prize cash and his incomes capability took a leap with victory within the 2022 US Open.
The Englishman will likely be taking part in in his fourth Ryder Cup and offers with Titleist/Footjoy and Rolex replicate his excessive standing within the sport.
9. Robert MacIntyre – web price $5m
PGA Tour wins: 2
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $16,340,586
MacIntyre went from highly-promising contender to double PGA Tour winner thanks to 2 victories in 2024 – the Canadian Open and his residence Scottish Open.
He’s kicked on once more in 2025 by ending runner-up within the US Open and a second straight Ryder Cup look will permit him to construct on present offers with TaylorMade and a number of other Scottish sponsors.
10. Sepp Straka – web price $5m
PGA Tour wins: 4
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $28,473,931
Straka, who has an American mom and Austrian father, has racked up 4 PGA Tour wins since early 2022, two of these coming in a extremely profitable 2025 marketing campaign.
He has offers with Srixon/Cleveland, NetJets and Austrian company companions and this second Ryder Cup look will put him additional within the limelight.
11. Ludvig Aberg – web price $4m
PGA Tour wins: 2
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $21,255,513
Nonetheless comparatively new on the scene, Aberg truly made his Ryder Cup debut (Rome 2023) earlier than he performed his first main (runner-up on the 2024 Masters), reflecting his dramatic early influence.
Along with his expertise, healthful seems to be and easy-going nature, the Swede is very marketable and his meteoric rise will assist him construct upon present offers with Adidas and Titleist.
12. Rasmus Hojgaard – web price $3m
PGA Tour wins: 0
PGA Tour profession prize cash: $2,270,309
Twin brother Nicolai performed within the 2023 Ryder Cup and now it’s Rasmus’s flip to make his debut in opposition to the People.The 24-year-old Dane already has 5 DP World Tour wins to his identify and has proven some promise in his rookie marketing campaign on the PGA Tour. Hojgaard additionally has offers with Adidas and Titleist.
Group USA v Group Europe – who wins the wealth battle?
It’s exhausting to place precise figures on web price however it’s nonetheless a enjoyable sport to see who tops the cash charts when evaluating Group Europe to Group USA.
And because of McIlroy and Rahm, it’s a win for Luke Donald’s males. Europe’s mixed earnings are estimated at $479m. USA’s mixed earnings are estimated at $412m.
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