‘If someone is willing to pay': Rory McIlroy defends skyrocketing prize money

Yahoo Sports•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 05:16 PM•2 min read

Rory McIlroy, during his 2026 BMW Championship press conference, shot down the idea that there is too much money in pro golf.

Source: [Yahoo Sports](https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/someone-willing-pay-rory-mcilroy-171622190.html)

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