2026 Masters Tournament: How much will winner make from purse?
2026 Masters Tournament: How much will winner make from purse?
Elizabeth Flores, USA TODAYWed, April 1, 2026 at 1:56 PM UTC
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2026 Masters Tournament: How much will winner make from purse?
The world’s best golfers descend on Augusta National Golf Club for the 2026 Masters, the first major of the year and one of golf’s most storied traditions. Beyond slipping on the iconic green jacket, the champion will also take home a significant share of the prize purse.
At the 2025 Masters, the total purse reached $21 million, up $1 million from the previous year. Rory McIlroy claimed the top prize of $4.2 million while completing his career Grand Slam, one of the most celebrated moments in recent golf history. Justin Rose took home $2.2 million as runner-up, Patrick Reed earned $1.4 million in third, and Scottie Scheffler rounded out the top four with $1 million.
The official prize purse for the 2026 Masters is expected to be announced during tournament week at Augusta National.
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How much does the 2026 Masters winner make?
The prize money breakdown for the 2026 Masters Tournament will be announced before the first round. The total purse for last year's tournament was $21 million, distributed among the best-performing golfers. Here is a list of the past winners' earnings from the Masters:
2025 winner's share: $4.2 million (Rory McIlroy)
2024 winner's share: $3.6 million (Scottie Scheffler)
2023 winner's share: $3.24 million (Jon Rahm)
2022 winner's share: $2.7 million (Scottie Scheffler)
2021 winner's share: $2.07 million (Hideki Matsuyama)
2020 winner's share: $1.8 million (Dustin Johnson)
When is 2026 Masters tournament?
The 90th edition of the Masters, the first golf major of the year, is scheduled to take place from Thursday, April 9, through Sunday, April 12, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Both CBS and ESPN will broadcast the tournament.
Dates: Thursday, April 9 – Sunday, April 12
Time: TBD
Where: August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia
TV: CBS, ESPN
Stream: Paramount+ and Fubo
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