All-time earnings leaders at the Masters

Rory McIlroy turned Sunday at Augusta National into another career milestone, winning the Masters again and becoming only the fourth player ever to go back-to-back at the tournament. He joined Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods in that rare club, and he did it after a week that looked easy early, then turned tense late. McIlroy held the largest lead after the second round in Masters history, but the weekend tightened fast. By the final holes, he was still under pressure from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler before closing out the win and taking home $4.5 million from the 2026 Masters purse.

That payday added to what he already earned from his first Masters win in 2025, when he collected $4.2 million. With back-to-back victories, McIlroy’s total Masters earnings rose to $12,576,000, which now puts him at the top of the all-time Masters money list. Scheffler also added a big check, finishing second for the week with $2.43 million, while Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose and Cameron Young all tied for third at $1.08 million each. The 2026 Masters also featured a record $22.5 million purse, showing how much the event has grown in financial value over time.

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Below is a look at the all-time earning leaders at the Masters, based on the Masters prize money alone.

1. Rory McIlroy — $12,576,000

McIlroy now sits alone at the top of the Masters earnings list. His latest win came after his 2025 triumph, which gave him his first green jacket and $4.2 million. In 2026, he added another $4.5 million and became a back-to-back Masters champion. That lifted him past Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods on the all-time money list. McIlroy’s Masters story is now one of repeated deep runs, high finishes and two huge wins in a row.

2. Phil Mickelson — $9,674,037

Phil Mickelson remains one of the biggest money winners in Masters history. He won the tournament three times, in 2004, 2006 and 2010. Those wins, along with many other strong finishes, built his total to more than $9.6 million. The lefty has long been one of the most consistent players at Augusta National. His name still sits near the top even after McIlroy moved ahead.

3. Tiger Woods — $9,582,036

Woods is just behind Mickelson on the all-time list. He has five Masters titles, winning in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 and 2019. That run includes one of the most famous comeback wins in golf history in 2019. Woods has also been one of the most reliable cut-makers at Augusta. His earnings reflect both dominance and longevity.

4. Scottie Scheffler — $7,740,000

Scheffler has reached this spot in only six Masters starts. He won the green jacket in 2022 and again in 2024. he won $3.6 million in 2024. Those two victories helped him pile up strong earnings very quickly. He also finished runner-up in 2026, adding another major payday. Scheffler’s rise on this list has been fast and steady.

5. Justin Rose — $6,151,515

Rose is the highest earner on the list who has not won the Masters. He has come close more than once and has twice been denied in a playoff. That kind of consistency has kept him near the top of the earnings board. His Masters record shows how valuable repeated contention can be. Even without a green jacket, Rose has made Augusta pay well.

6. Jordan Spieth — $5,641,156

Spieth won the Masters in 2015 and has remained one of the event’s biggest earners. His early success at Augusta gave him a strong base on this list. He has also produced several other notable finishes over the years. Spieth’s Masters profile has been built on both victory and repeat contention. That has kept him among the highest-paid players in tournament history.

7. Patrick Reed — $4,808,351

Reed won the Masters in 2018 and has stayed in the money conversation at Augusta ever since. His title run remains the highlight of his Masters record. The win alone gave him a strong place on the earnings list. Reed’s total reflects one big victory plus steady follow-up starts. That is enough to keep him in the top group.

8. Jon Rahm — $4,660,800

Rahm won the Masters in 2023 and quickly moved up the earnings chart. His title gave him a major payday and a green jacket to match. He has been one of the more dangerous players in the field whenever he arrives at Augusta. Rahm’s total shows how valuable a Masters win can be, even over a shorter span. He is still climbing.

9. Bubba Watson — $4,330,855

Watson has won the Masters twice, in 2012 and 2014. Those two victories gave him a strong place among the all-time earners. He has often been a threat at Augusta because of his shot-making and familiarity with the course. Watson’s earnings show the lasting value of multiple wins. He remains one of the event’s notable repeat champions.

10. Adam Scott — $3,930,027

Scott won the Masters in 2013 and has stayed inside the top earning group. His victory put him among the elite names in tournament history. He has also made enough cuts and played well enough in other starts to build his total further. Scott’s Masters record is a mix of one major triumph and steady presence. That has kept him on the list.

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Conclusion

The Masters has always carried a different feel from other events. The traditions matter, the pressure matters and the money has grown enough that every strong finish now means a major payday. McIlroy’s latest win changed the top of the all-time earnings list, but the rest of the board still tells the story of Augusta National. Win once, win often or keep contending, and the Masters keeps rewarding you.