Scottie Scheffler's 2026 Earnings Climb After Masters Runner-Up Finish

Scheffler's $2.43 million payout at Augusta puts him over $6 million for the season, but still trails Rory McIlroy's $4.5 million win.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:36pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fractured, multi-angled view of a golfer's swing and the golf course, capturing the competitive intensity of the Masters tournament.Scheffler's near-miss at the Masters showcases the razor-thin margins at the top of professional golf.Augusta Today

Scottie Scheffler came to the 2026 Masters as the world's top-ranked golfer, but finished one shot behind Rory McIlroy, earning $2.43 million for his runner-up finish. That result pushed Scheffler's 2026 PGA Tour earnings to over $6.2 million, but he still trails McIlroy's $4.5 million payday for the win.

Why it matters

Scheffler's strong start to the 2026 season has him on pace for another massive earnings year, but the narrow loss at Augusta means he's still chasing McIlroy in the race for the top spot on the all-time PGA Tour money list.

The details

Scheffler finished the Masters at 11-under par, one shot behind McIlroy's 12-under winning score. The difference in prize money between first and second place was roughly $2 million, a significant gap that will impact Scheffler's season-long earnings total.

  • Scheffler entered the 2026 Masters as the world No. 1 player.
  • Rory McIlroy won his 2nd career Masters title on Sunday, April 14, 2026.
  • Scheffler's runner-up finish earned him $2.43 million in prize money.

The players

Scottie Scheffler

The world's top-ranked golfer in 2026 who finished second at the Masters, earning $2.43 million.

Rory McIlroy

The 2026 Masters champion who earned $4.5 million for his victory, his 2nd green jacket.

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What’s next

Scheffler will look to continue his strong 2026 season and try to catch Rory McIlroy atop the all-time PGA Tour money list as the year progresses.

The takeaway

Despite the narrow loss at the Masters, Scottie Scheffler's career earnings continue to climb at a rapid pace, putting him in position to potentially challenge Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods as the all-time PGA Tour money leader in the coming years.