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How Much Did Rory McIlroy Win at Wells Fargo Championship 2021?

The Quail Hollow Club saw shades of a vintage Rory McIlroy cruise his way to victory at the Wells Fargo Championship 2021. The fans out there were fired up looking at McIlroy’s game, and the 32-year-old secured his first tour title in over 550 days. So how much prize money did McIlroy win with his latest triumph? 

The Wells Fargo Championship is one of the most lucrative events on the PGA Tour. While the total prize purse of the tournament cannot be put in comparison with major events, it is certainly up there in terms of offering millions of dollars in prize money. 

How much did Rory McIlroy take home at the Wells Fargo Championship?

The Quail Hollow Club is one of the most challenging layouts on the tour, but Rory McIlroy can hold his head high and say that he’s won three tournaments at the venue. Nobody has accomplished such a feat on the tour, and such was the significance of McIlroy’s victory on Sunday. 

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May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy hits his putt for bogey and the win during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Due to the champion status, Rory McIlroy received the highest payout at the Wells Fargo Championship. He took home a massive 18% share from the $8.1 million prize purse along with 500 valuable FedExCup Points. 

To be precise, Rory McIlroy won $1.458 million in prize money for his heroics at Quail Hollow Club. He is indeed deserving of the accolades, as the 32-year-old’s worked incredibly hard to get back to winning ways on the tour. 

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McIlroy’s career earnings update on the PGA Tour

Rory McIlroy won his third Wells Fargo Championship and his 19th tour title overall at the Quail Hollow Club on Sunday. The champion’s seven-figure payout massively boosted the Northern Irishman’s career earnings on the PGA Tour. 

Right now, Rory McIlroy has earned a total of $56,368,517 on the PGA Tour. It includes all the prize money of all the events he won in his career, and the latest victory has helped him gain strides on the all-time list. 

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May 9, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Rory McIlroy gives a fist bump after securing his third Wells Fargo championship during the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

McIlroy was eighth on the PGA Tour’s all-time career earnings list before the Wells Fargo Championship, but he’s now sixth. The 32-year-old overtook Justin Rose and Adam Scott with his terrific victory at the Wells Fargo Championship. 

The Wells Fargo Championship is the only tour event McIlroy has won thrice in his career. Next up is the PGA Championship, a major tournament that he’s won twice. How do you think he will do this year?

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