Salary/Winnings: $16.3m Endorsements: $32m Although 2015 saw the emergence of Jordan Spieth as a major contender to Rory McIlroy's status as the best golfer in the world, Rory still outstripped his young rival in terms of financial clout. This might have something to do with his deal with EA, taking over from Tiger Woods as the face of the franchise. McIlroy has also been reaping the benefit of deals with Omega, Upper Deck, and Bose, while his victories in a number of tournaments (including the WGC-Cadillac Match Play Championship) scooped $16.3m in prize money. His status as a Nike-endorsed athlete probably hasn't hurt his pocket either.
