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Despite lacking his third consecutive main at the U.S. Open on Thursday, June 12, Tiger Woods continues to dominate financially away from the hyperlinks. The 49-year-old golf’s accidents, including a torn Achilles, have stored him from aggressive play since July final yr.

Nevertheless, he is scored a spot on Forbes’ highest-earning golfers checklist for 2025 without swinging a membership in an official PGA occasion since the 2024 Open Championship. Even off the course, Woods put forth his insights on the difficult Oakmont U.S. Open structure, hinting it might favor gamers like Rory McIlroy and Bryson DeChambeau.

Released just forward of the U.S. Open, Forbes’ rankings see the three-time champion sitting fourth, largely due to income from his TMRW Golf League occasions co-created with McIlry. Despite concluding a 27-year tenure with Nike, Woods racked up $10 million on-course and a hefty $45 million through varied different ventures, totaling an spectacular $55 million for the yr.

Woods continues to be a towering determine in the world of golf, sustaining allegiance to the PGA Tour over the LIV Golf collection backed by Saudi money, which has lured others like DeChambeau — who has hinted that Woods would possibly still take into account becoming a member of.

LIV made a “mind-blowingly enormous” pitch to recruit Tiger as the face of their model, as divulged by CEO Greg Norman, but the 15-time main champion respectfully handed on the chance.

The nine-figure sum is believed to be someplace between $700 million and $800 million, outshining the present largest contract, which is Jon Rahm’s $450 million deal.

In 2025, Rahm topped the Forbes checklist for golf earnings as the 30-year-old Spaniard raked in $92 million on the course and an further $10 million off it, totaling a whopping $102 million.

PGA stars Scottie Scheffler and McIlroy adopted intently behind, rating second and third in earnings with $97 million and $84 million respectively.

As for Woods’ scenario, he confirmed in March that he had efficiently undergone surgical procedure to restore his left Achilles after experiencing “a sharp pain” during coaching.

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The golf icon has not yet introduced a date for his potential return, stating that he’ll “focus on my recovery and rehab,” before dashing back into competitors.

Looking forward to the upcoming U.S. Open, present world primary, Scottie Scheffler is the favourite to win at Oakmont.

However, reigning champion DeChambeau is anticipated to put up a combat, with some consultants tipping him to retain his title.