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2026 Masters payout: Prize money breakdown and full earnings table
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament, earning $4,500,000 and securing his sixth major title. Scottie Scheffler finished as the runner-up with $2,430,000, while four players tied for third, each earning $1,080,000.
Rory McIlroy won the 2026 Masters Tournament on Sunday, and with his second consecutive green jacket, a $4,500,000 purse. This marks McIlroy's sixth major title. He is the fourth man in Masters history to go back to back, joining Jack Nicklaus ('65, '66), Nick Faldo ('89, 90) and Tiger Woods ('01, '02).
Runner-up Scottie Scheffler earned $2,430,000. The four players tied for third — Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose and Cameron Young — each won $1,080,000.
Haotong Li saw one of the biggest drops in potential earnings in the final round. After starting the day T-7, Li carded a quintuple bogey, triple bogey and five single bogeys to finish T-38. That's a difference of $624,375.
Here is the full breakdown of the $22.5 million purse.
| Rank | Player | Money Earned |
| 1 | Rory McIlroy | $4,500,000 |
| 2 | Scottie Scheffler | $2,430,000 |
| T3 | Tyrrell Hatton | $1,080,000 |
| T3 | Russell Henley | $1,080,000 |
| T3 | Justin Rose | $1,080,000 |
| T3 | Cameron Young | $1,080,000 |
| T7 | Collin Morikawa | $725,625 |
| T7 | Sam Burns | $725,625 |
| T9 | Max Homa | $630,000 |
| T9 | Xander Schauffele | $630,000 |
| 11 | Jake Knapp | $562,500 |
| T12 | Jordan Spieth |
All professionals who did not make the cut at the Masters will get $25,000.
Q&A
How much did Rory McIlroy earn for winning the 2026 Masters Tournament?
Rory McIlroy earned $4,500,000 for winning the 2026 Masters Tournament.
Who were the top earners in the 2026 Masters Tournament?
The top earners were Rory McIlroy ($4,500,000), Scottie Scheffler ($2,430,000), and four players tied for third at $1,080,000 each.
What notable achievement did Rory McIlroy accomplish by winning the 2026 Masters?
By winning the 2026 Masters, Rory McIlroy became the fourth player in history to win back-to-back titles, joining legends like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods.
What happened to Haotong Li during the final round of the 2026 Masters?
Haotong Li experienced a significant drop in potential earnings, finishing T-38 after carding a quintuple bogey and a triple bogey, resulting in a loss of $624,375.
