Most of his work is done for the year, with only the Australian Open left for Rory McIlroy. Golf is a numbers game, and the financial rewards from prize money alone – never mind the sponsorships and investments – are mind-blowing. His runners-up finish to Matt Fitzpatrick in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai added over €1 million to his winnings, brining his career earnings on the European circuit alone to €67,801,396. Rory McIlroy with the Harry Vardon Trophy after claiming his seventh Race to Dubai victory. Indeed, his contribution was recognised by DP World Tour chief executive Guy Kinnings on Sunday in Dubai.
