Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour’s biggest prize of $15 million in the 2023 Player Impact Program.
It’s official: Rory McIlroy beats Tiger Woods to win the PGA Tour’s top prize of $15 million, the most media-watched event of 2023.
This news was announced by the PGA Tour on November 28th. This is the first time a Northern Irish player has won the Player Impact Programme.
Woods won his first PIP in 2021 and a year after that, proving he is still “in front” in men’s professional golf.
The 47-year-old received $23 million for his two first place finishes. He increased the amount to $35 million this year after he finished second behind McIlroy.
What is PIP?
PIP was introduced in 2021. It is designed to reward players who generate the most interest on the PGA Tour.
Key numbers such as Google searches, news article mentions, social media reach, and TV viewing time are taken into account to determine rankings.
Unsurprisingly, Woods and McIlroy are at the top of the list.
Woods’ draw is bigger than ever as McIlroy gains attention amid unprecedented turmoil in men’s professional golf.
PIP is also seen by many as a way to prevent a PGA Tour star from joining his rival’s LIV Golf League.
Will PIP continue?
The PGA Tour has announced that the PIP will continue for the 2023-2024 season, but the total prize money will be reduced to $50 million and divided among the top 10 players.
Scroll down to see the results from the 2023 PIP and from previous years.
Player impact program results.
2023
1. Rory McIlroy, $15m
2. Tiger Woods, $12m
3. Jon Rahm, $9m
4. Jordan Spieth, $7m
5. Scottie Scheffler, $6m
6. Rickie Fowler, $5.5m
7. Viktor Hovland, $5m
8. Justin Thomas, $5m
9. Tommy Fleetwood, $5m
10. Max Homa, $5m
11. Xander Schauffele, $3m
12. Jason Day, $3m
13. Tony Finau, $3m
14. Collin Morikawa, $3m
15. Matt Fitzpatrick, $3m
16. Wyndham Clark, $2m
17. Cameron Young, $2m
18. Justin Rose, $2m
19. Patrick Cantlay, $2m
20. Brian Harman, $2m
2022
1. Tiger Woods, $15m
2. Rory McIlroy, $12m
3. Jordan Spieth, $9m
4. Justin Thomas, $7.5m
5. Jon Rahm, $6m
6. Scottie Scheffler, $5.5m
7. Xander Schauffele, $5m
8. Matt Fitzpatrick, $5m
9. Will Zalatoris, $5m
10. Tony Finau, $5m
11. Collin Morikawa, $3m
12. Shane Lowry, $3m
13. Kevin Kisner, $3m
14. Max Homa, $3m
15. Billy Horschel, $3m
16. Rickie Fowler, $2m
17. Adam Scott, $2m
18. Jason Day, $2m
19. Patrick Cantlay, $2m
20. Viktor Hovland, $2m
2021
1. Tiger Woods, $8m
2. Phil Mickelson, $6m
3. Rory McIlroy, $3.5m
4. Jordan Spieth, $3.5m
5. Bryson DeChambeau, $3.5m
6. Justin Thomas, $3.5m
7. Dustin Johnson, $3m
8. Brooks Koepka, $3m
9. Jon Rahm, $3m
10. Bubba Watson, $3m