Rory McIlroy 'hit with £1.6million tax bill' as huge major earnings laid bare

Rory McIlroy is reported to have been hit with a £1.6 million tax bill, linked to his major championship earnings in 2025. The deductions are set to come into effect from 2026, reflecting the financial cost of his significant prize winnings on the golf circuit this year. The revelation sheds light on the substantial tax liabilities faced by top-earning professional golfers.