Not only did Rory McIlroy enter the golfing record books on Sunday for one of the most thorough victories in major history, but the 23-year-old Irish born prodigy will also bring home a handy $1.44 million for his efforts at Kiawah Island's Ocean Course during the week.
McIlroy earned every last penny of his top prize for his impressive eight-stroke victory, while second place finisher David Lynn also took home a nice chunk of change with a $865,000 prize. A four-man tie for third place afforded six men at least $384,500 in prize money, while day two leader Tiger Woods couldn't quite find his groove on Sunday and was unable to finish in the top seven.
Here are the final payouts for the top finishers:
First place: Rory McIlroy, $1,445,000
Second place: David Lynn, $865,000
Tie for third: Carl Pettersson $384,500
Tie for third: Justin Rose $384,500
Tie for third: Keegan Bradley $384,500
Tie for third: Ian Poulter $384,500
Tie for seventh: Blake Adams $226,000
Tie for seventh: Jamie Donaldson $226,000
Tie for seventh: Peter Hanson $226,000
Tie for seventh: Steve Stricker $226,000
A full breakdown of the prize money can be viewed here.
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