PGA Tour star outstrips LIV golf CEO Greg Norman in wealth stakes despite never playing The Masters

PGA Tour sensation Maverick McNealy, who has yet to grace The Masters, is set to outstrip LIV Golf's head honcho Greg Norman in the wealth stakes. Despite a modest £7million from his golfing career so far, McNealy is in line for a slice of a £1billion inheritance, positioning him as potentially the second-richest golfer ever, trailing only behind Tiger Woods.

The 28-year-old pro, who went professional in 2017, is still chasing his first tour victory but could soon dwarf LIV Golf chief Norman's (£321m) fortune. Norman, with an estimated net worth pegged by CelebrityNetWorth just below Woods, might be overtaken by world No. 100 McNealy, who will share his windfall with his three brothers, all avid golfers: Dakota, Colt, and Scout.

McNealy has matched Woods' Stanford 18-hole record, a feat he shares with Cameron Wilson, and earned his PGA Tour card. He soared to a personal best ranking of 57 last year and clinched two second-place finishes, yet The Masters remains uncharted territory for him. The young golfer recounted how his father Scott, who made billions from Sun Microsystems before its sale to Oracle for £5.8bn in 2010, instilled a strong work ethic in his children, eschewing handouts for self-reliance, reports the Express.

"My brothers and I never got an allowance," McNealy revealed. "And we were told that once we graduated from college, we'd have one summer to find a job and then we'd be on our own. My dad would've made me pay rent to live at home after school - I'm not kidding!

"My dad often tells me the most well-funded start-ups always fail, and that a short cash runway lights a fire under your rear that's hard to emulate. I don't judge my success in golf by how much money I've made; I judge it by my effort and commitment."

Aside from his passion for golf, McNealy is also a licensed pilot, having received his flying credentials a year ago. He showcased his aviation skills in a PGA Tour video last October, describing the day he got his license as one of the "most rewarding" experiences of his life.

He shared on Instagram: "I'm a pilot!! Still processing it all, but without a doubt one of the most rewarding things I've done in my life. Luke and Jake, thank you for all you've taught me on the ground and in the air - I know it'll be a lifetime of learning."

The Management Science and Engineering graduate, along with his sponsors, are donating £16 to his father's non-profit organisation, Curriki, for every birdie he scores. The free online education service has been operational since 2004 and continues to benefit from the family's estimated net worth of £800m.