the OWGR will grant LIV players World ranking points. Lawsuits have become as important as birdies and eagles with both tours keeping hundreds of attorneys busy churning out legal briefs and filing multiple suits. Ed Travis examined LIV versus the PGA Tour, and you can read his report beginning on page 10. 2. Dustin Johnson Earned $35 Million on LIV To Top All Golfers Dustin Johnson has been one of the best golfers in the world for 15 years. He has won two major championships and over 20 titles on the PGATour. When the LIV offered him $125 million to jump to the rival tour, he took the money, plus added another $35 million in prize money, topping the LIV money list. With $74 million in career earnings on the PGA Tour, Johnson earned nearly that much in one year on the LIV. 3. Tiger Woods Returns to Competition In February 2021, Tiger Woods was involved in a horrific car crash that nearly required amputation of one of his legs. Through hard work and rehabilitation, he was able to actually return to a golf course for the first time in December 2021 and enter PGA Tour events in 2022. Shuffling around the golf course on a pair of less than perfect legs he made the cut at the Masters but could not make it to the weekend at either the U.S. Open or PGA Championship. He is scheduled to play in three events this month and we look forward to gauging his progress and fitness as we move to 2023. 4. Rory McIlroy Took on a Much Bigger Role Rory McIlroy had a phenomenal year on and off the golf course. In 16 PGA Tour starts he racked up three wins, plus runners-up finishes at both the Masters and the OPEN championship. He earned over $8 million in prize money and pocketed another $18 million for winning the FedEx Cup.
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