by Rory McILroy strengthened his bank account with a heavy salary check without even hitting a ball.
McILroy has not played since its seventh terms in the 153rd Open in Royal Portrush since last month.
And the world number two should not withdraw his clubs before the month later this month, when he played in the Tour championship in East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta.
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Despite his prolonged break in the course, the Holywood man increased his revenues by $ 10 million.
McILroy recovered the check by obtaining second place in the list of points in the Fedex Cup while the bonus money was paid for the ranking at the end of the regular season after the Wyndham championship on Sunday.
Scottie Scheffler opens the track on 4,806 points and picked up $ 18 million for finishing in first place.
McILroy will now be seated at the opening of the Fedex Cup of this week on the PGA Tour, the Fedex St. Jude championship, and is the only player in the Top 70 who will not be at TPC Southwind.
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It was the fourth time this year that he has jumped one of the renowned events of the tour after having already passed the sentry, the RBC Heritage and the commemorative tournament of Jack Nicklaus.
McILroy could participate in the BMW championship, at the Valley Golf Club Caves from August 14, but with the 30 best players eligible for the event that may not be necessary for the Northern Irishman.
He has only played 14 events this season by winning the AT&T PEBBLE BEACH PRO-Am championship and players, signing events, before capturing the masters and has accumulated more than $ 16 million in income on the PGA Tour so far this year.
