2026 Masters prize money: How much finishers earn at Augusta National

The Masters golf tournament prize money continues to increase, with the 2025 winner taking home a record $4.2 million.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a golf tournament, with sharp planes of vibrant greens, browns, and golds representing the Augusta National course.The growing financial rewards of winning the prestigious Masters Tournament are reflected in the event's record-breaking prize payouts.Augusta Today

Each April at Augusta National, the winner of the Masters golf tournament not only earns a prestigious green jacket, but also a hefty financial reward. The total Masters purse has been increasing annually since 2020, with the 2025 champion Rory McIlroy taking home a record $4.2 million. This trend suggests the 2026 Masters winner can expect an even larger payout.

Why it matters

The growing prize money at the Masters reflects the tournament's prestige and the increasing value of winning one of golf's major championships. As the payouts continue to climb, it puts more emphasis on the financial rewards of success at the highest level of the sport.

The details

In 2025, the total Masters purse was $21 million, with Rory McIlroy earning $4.2 million for the win. This was $600,000 more than what Scottie Scheffler took home in 2024 when he won his second green jacket in three years. The top four finishers in 2025 all earned over $1 million, with runner-up Justin Rose taking home $2,268,000.

  • The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place in April 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
  • The 2025 Masters Tournament was held in April 2025, with Rory McIlroy winning the event.

The players

Rory McIlroy

The winner of the 2025 Masters Tournament, who took home a record $4.2 million prize.

Scottie Scheffler

The winner of the 2024 Masters Tournament, who previously held the record for the largest Masters payout.

Justin Rose

The runner-up in the 2025 Masters Tournament, earning $2,268,000.

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What’s next

The 2026 Masters Tournament purse and payouts will be announced closer to the event in April 2026.

The takeaway

The growing prize money at the Masters reflects the tournament's prestige and the increasing value of winning one of golf's major championships. As the payouts continue to climb, it puts more emphasis on the financial rewards of success at the highest level of the sport.