# Golf: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland is now only the second player after American Tiger Woods to exceed 1.8-billion-rand in PGA Tour career earnings. He reached the milestone when he ended tied fifth in the Houston Open. Thirty-five-year-old McIlroy won 28 tournaments since turning professional in 2010. Forty-nine-year-old Woods surpassed the milestone in 2012 and has since earned another 400-million-rand. Third on the list is another American, Phil Mickelson, who earned 1.7-billion-rand before leaving the PGA in 2022 for LIV Golf, where he reportedly earned 3.6-billion-rand.
Golf: McIlroy becomes first player after Woods to earn R1.8-billion on PGA Tour