Rory McIlroy Wins $3.6M At RBC Heritage After Masters Disappointment

Rory McIlroy Wins $3.6M At RBC Heritage After Masters Disappointment...

Rory McIlroy claimed a $3.6 million payday Sunday by winning the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, redeeming himself after a disappointing Masters performance. The four-time major champion closed with a final-round 68 to finish 19-under par, holding off a late charge from Patrick Cantlay.

The victory marks McIlroy's 25th PGA Tour win and comes just one week after he missed the cut at Augusta National. Golf fans had been searching for updates on McIlroy's performance, making the topic trend nationally as Sunday's final round unfolded.

McIlroy's win carries extra significance as it moves him closer to completing the career Grand Slam. The 34-year-old Northern Irishman has won every major except the Masters, where he's struggled since his 2011 collapse.

The RBC Heritage purse totaled $20 million, with McIlroy taking home 18% as the champion. Second-place finisher Cantlay earned $2.16 million, while third-place Scottie Scheffler collected $1.36 million.

McIlroy's victory came before a packed South Carolina crowd that included NFL star Travis Kelce, who watched from the gallery. The win solidifies McIlroy's status as golf's highest-earning active player, with over $80 million in career PGA Tour winnings.

Social media reactions highlighted McIlroy's emotional response after sinking the winning putt. Many fans noted the contrast between his dejection at Augusta and Sunday's triumphant moment at Hilton Head Island.

The PGA Tour now heads to New Orleans for the Zurich Classic, where McIlroy is not currently scheduled to play. His next likely appearance will be the Wells Fargo Championship in early May.