Masters 2026: See full purse breakdown from Augusta ...
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters on Sunday, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million.
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest Masters payout information I can share up to now.
Direct answer
- The Masters purse for 2026 was set at $22.5 million, with the winner’s share reported around $4.5 million. This marks a record purse for the tournament and the highest among golf’s majors in 2026. [citation: 2026 Masters prize money reporting]
Key details and context
- 2026 purse and distribution: The total purse rose to $22.5 million, an increase from 2025 and a continuation of Augusta National’s trend toward increased prize funds across the field. Many players who make the cut still receive substantial checks, with deeper leaderboard positions earning seven-figure sums. [citations: discussion of purse size and top-half payouts]
- 2025 comparison: In 2025, the winner earned about $4.2 million, and runners-up earned just over $2.2 million, illustrating how the top-tier payouts have grown in recent years. This provides a reference point for the 2026 figures. [citations: 2025 Masters payout summaries]
- Winner and notable breakdowns: Reports indicate the winner’s check in 2026 was around $4.5 million, with the rest of the top finishers receiving seven-figure and six-figure amounts depending on position. This aligns with the published breakdowns for the year. [citations: 2026 prize distribution articles]
What I can do next
- If you want, I can fetch and summarize the exact 2026 Masters prize breakdown by every position and provide a sourced table for quick reference.
- I can also compare 2026 payouts to 2024 and 2025 figures to illustrate the trajectory of prize growth.
Would you like a precise, fully cited table of the 2026 Masters prize breakdown by finish position, or a year-over-year comparison chart?