SHOCK: Rory McIlroy “Sacrificed” €666,000 for the 2025 Irish Open – All Money to the Children’s Fund, “King of Golf” Made a Miracle of Charity!

On an emotional afternoon at Royal County Down, Northern Ireland, Rory McIlroy – the Northern Irish golf legend – made the entire sports world speechless in amazement and emotion. After winning the 2025 Irish Open, instead of keeping the huge prize money of €666,000, McIlroy suddenly announced that he would donate all of this money to the Northern Ireland Children’s Fund to support orphaned children, those in difficult circumstances and lacking educational opportunities.
This decision not only made the field at Royal County Down explode but also spread like a strong wave around the world, making McIlroy mentioned not only as a golf champion but also as a humanitarian symbol of the times.

Sweet but surprising victory
The 2025 Irish Open final saw Rory McIlroy at his best, showing his strong competitive spirit and superb technique. He overcame a series of formidable opponents to convincingly win the championship. The audience at Royal County Down cheered as they witnessed the final putt that brought the title to Northern Ireland’s number one golfer.
However, the real climax came after the trophy was in McIlroy’s hands. In a short press conference right on the course, McIlroy stunned with the statement:
“Golf has given me everything – career, fame, and the best things in life. If today I can bring a small part of that happiness to less fortunate children, then I am a true winner.”
“The hit” touched the hearts of the world
Immediately after the announcement, the global social network exploded with millions of shares, comments and praise for McIlroy. Many people called him “The King of Golf with Kindness”, while the sports media simultaneously gave the headline: “McIlroy – Champion of the Heart”.
It is known that the amount of €666,000 will be transferred directly to the Northern Ireland Children’s Fund, which is implementing a series of educational support programs, providing learning equipment and medical care for poor children. This is also not the first time McIlroy has carried out a major charitable act. Previously, he had set up his own fund to help the younger generation access golf and sports in general.
Golf community and fans moved
A series of world-famous golfers such as Tiger Woods, Justin Rose, and Jon Rahm sent congratulations to McIlroy, not only for his resounding victory but also for his noble gesture. Many fans burst into tears while watching this historic moment on live television.
An elderly fan at Royal County Down emotionally shared:
“I have followed Rory since he was a young boy. Today, I saw not only a golf champion, but also a champion of character.”

Legacy beyond the swing
With this symbolic action, Rory McIlroy has proven that sport is not just about statistics, silver cups or rankings on the rankings. Sport is also the power to change lives, to sow faith and hope.
The Irish Open 2025 therefore not only ended with a single winner, but also opened up joy for thousands of children waiting for help. Rory McIlroy, with a great financial “sacrifice”, left a memorable milestone in the history of modern sports – where humanity and success go hand in hand.