Fast NewsThe 15-times major golf champion has made over $1.7 billion in prize money, endorsements and other ventures, according to ForbesThe 46-year-old has achieved billionaire status despite not being involved in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series. (Reuters)Tiger Woods, a 15-time major golf champion, has joined NBA icons Michael Jordan and LeBron James as athletes with a net worth of $1 billion. While he will skip next week's US Open, Woods plans to play in next month's British Open at St. Andrews. READ MORE: Tiger Woods to play Masters 'as of right now'In addition to endorsement income, Woods owns event staging and course design companies. Woods made $68 million in off-course income over the past 12 months, Forbes reported, noting that figure alone would rank him 14th on the global world athlete income list.

Source: Forbes June 11, 2022 23:24 UTC