Tiger Woods.Photo: Gregory Shamus/GettyLeBron JamesandMichael Jordanhave a new member in their small but growing club of billionaire athletes.On Friday,Forbesannounced golferTiger Woodsrecently reached an estimated net worth of $1 billion. The 46-year-old’s new billionaire status is primarily thanks to his lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals, including partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, and Monster Energy.Forbes estimates Woods, one of the most famous athletes in all of sports, has earned a total of $1.7 billion in salary over his 27-year career. Representatives for Woods did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment on Friday.Woods now joins James and Jordan as the only athletes to achieve a $1 billion net worth.Forbesreported that James, 37,surpassed the $1 billion marklast week. The outlet said the Los Angeles Lakers star has received more than $385 million from his 19-year professional basketball career and earned more than $900 million from endorsements and other business ventures.The four-time NBA champion is additionally set to make $44.5 million next season with the Lakers as part of a two-year contract, according toSpotrac.Slaven Vlasic/Getty; Streeter Lecka/GettyAs of Friday, Jordan — who helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships during the 1990s — has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion,according toForbes.The 59-year-old owns the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and became a NASCAR team co-owner in 2020. He is also behind the popular Jordan Brand apparel line with Nike.Woods' billionaire achievement comes 16 months after he sufferedsubstantial injuries in a car crashin February 2021.While his future in golf came under question following the accident, Woods made a remarkable comeback and competed in the 2021PNC Championshipat the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, with his 12-year-old son, Charlie.RELATED VIDEO: Tiger Woods' Kids, Girlfriend and Mom Join Him for World Golf Hall of Fame InductionIn May, he also competed in the2022 PGA Championshipat the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Despite the progress,Woodsannounced this week he will be taking a break from his return to professional golf to give his body “more time to get stronger.”
Tiger Woods.Photo: Gregory Shamus/Getty
LeBron JamesandMichael Jordanhave a new member in their small but growing club of billionaire athletes.On Friday,Forbesannounced golferTiger Woodsrecently reached an estimated net worth of $1 billion. The 46-year-old’s new billionaire status is primarily thanks to his lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals, including partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, and Monster Energy.Forbes estimates Woods, one of the most famous athletes in all of sports, has earned a total of $1.7 billion in salary over his 27-year career. Representatives for Woods did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment on Friday.Woods now joins James and Jordan as the only athletes to achieve a $1 billion net worth.Forbesreported that James, 37,surpassed the $1 billion marklast week. The outlet said the Los Angeles Lakers star has received more than $385 million from his 19-year professional basketball career and earned more than $900 million from endorsements and other business ventures.The four-time NBA champion is additionally set to make $44.5 million next season with the Lakers as part of a two-year contract, according toSpotrac.Slaven Vlasic/Getty; Streeter Lecka/GettyAs of Friday, Jordan — who helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships during the 1990s — has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion,according toForbes.The 59-year-old owns the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and became a NASCAR team co-owner in 2020. He is also behind the popular Jordan Brand apparel line with Nike.Woods' billionaire achievement comes 16 months after he sufferedsubstantial injuries in a car crashin February 2021.While his future in golf came under question following the accident, Woods made a remarkable comeback and competed in the 2021PNC Championshipat the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, with his 12-year-old son, Charlie.RELATED VIDEO: Tiger Woods' Kids, Girlfriend and Mom Join Him for World Golf Hall of Fame InductionIn May, he also competed in the2022 PGA Championshipat the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Despite the progress,Woodsannounced this week he will be taking a break from his return to professional golf to give his body “more time to get stronger.”
LeBron JamesandMichael Jordanhave a new member in their small but growing club of billionaire athletes.
On Friday,Forbesannounced golferTiger Woodsrecently reached an estimated net worth of $1 billion. The 46-year-old’s new billionaire status is primarily thanks to his lucrative sponsorship and endorsement deals, including partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Gatorade, and Monster Energy.
Forbes estimates Woods, one of the most famous athletes in all of sports, has earned a total of $1.7 billion in salary over his 27-year career. Representatives for Woods did not immediately return PEOPLE’s request for comment on Friday.
Woods now joins James and Jordan as the only athletes to achieve a $1 billion net worth.
Forbesreported that James, 37,surpassed the $1 billion marklast week. The outlet said the Los Angeles Lakers star has received more than $385 million from his 19-year professional basketball career and earned more than $900 million from endorsements and other business ventures.
The four-time NBA champion is additionally set to make $44.5 million next season with the Lakers as part of a two-year contract, according toSpotrac.
Slaven Vlasic/Getty; Streeter Lecka/Getty
As of Friday, Jordan — who helped the Chicago Bulls win six NBA championships during the 1990s — has an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion,according toForbes.
The 59-year-old owns the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets and became a NASCAR team co-owner in 2020. He is also behind the popular Jordan Brand apparel line with Nike.
Woods' billionaire achievement comes 16 months after he sufferedsubstantial injuries in a car crashin February 2021.
While his future in golf came under question following the accident, Woods made a remarkable comeback and competed in the 2021PNC Championshipat the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Orlando, Florida, with his 12-year-old son, Charlie.
RELATED VIDEO: Tiger Woods' Kids, Girlfriend and Mom Join Him for World Golf Hall of Fame Induction
In May, he also competed in the2022 PGA Championshipat the Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Despite the progress,Woodsannounced this week he will be taking a break from his return to professional golf to give his body “more time to get stronger.”
source: people.com
