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Masters prize money: How much will 2026 winner get; what is total purse?
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The 2026 Masters winner will receive a significant prize, although the exact amount is yet to be confirmed. The total purse for the tournament is also anticipated to be substantial, reflecting the event's prestige.
Masters prize money: How much will 2026 winner get; what is total purse?
Follow along with live updates of all the final-round action at the Masters Tournament.
It's Masters Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, and what a day of golf is expected for it.
Rory McIlroy looked to be in the driver's seat, but an up-and-down third round has him entering Sunday's final round of golf in a tie for first place on the leaderboard with Cameron Young at 11-under par on the tournament. Six other golfers are within a few strokes of McIlroy and Young that could make a run for the green jacket, including Shane Lowry, Sam Burns, Justin Rose, and two-time Masters champion Scottie Scheffler.
More: Masters 2026 leaderboard, tee times: Live updates, how to watch final round
The congested top of the leaderboard also means a shot or putt could come in between an "extremely nice" payday and a "nice payday" from the Masters purse, which once again is at a record-setting total for the 2026 Masters Tournament.
Those who did not make Friday's cut will receive a $25,000 payout from the purse for just participating in the first golf major of the season. This includes the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Fred Couples, J.J. Spaun and Robert MacIntyre among others.
Here's what to know about the payouts that the top 50 golfers can go home with on Sunday from Augusta National:
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy walks up the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy misses a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the seventh green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot at the tournament practice area during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his ball on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the eighth tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Sam Burns of the United States walk the eighth fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland moves an obstruction out of the way on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the rules official on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland asks patrons to move on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 16th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 12th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 12th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond walks over the Hogan Bridge to the 12th hole green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
The weekend arrives with the leaderboard tightening and pressure rising at Augusta National.
These images follow Rory McIlroy as he begins Saturday in the hunt at the Masters.
Above, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 14th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy walks up the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy misses a putt on the first green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the seventh green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the second hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot at the tournament practice area during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the first hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the practice green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the third green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks at his ball on the second green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks to the eighth tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot from a bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and Sam Burns of the United States walk the eighth fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland moves an obstruction out of the way on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the rules official on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland asks patrons to move on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Patrons watch as Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 16th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland putts on the 12th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 13th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays his shot from the 12th tee during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 13th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland walks the 12th fairway during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and his caddie Harry Diamond walks over the Hogan Bridge to the 12th hole green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland plays a shot on the 14th hole during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland looks on from the 15th green during the third round of the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia.
Masters Leaderboard 2026 (updated 2:25 p.m. ET)
Here's a look at the top of the leaderboard for the 2026 Masters Tournament:
All times Eastern
- T1. Sam Burns: -11 (1)
- T1. Cameron Young: -11 (2:25 p.m.)
- T1. Rory McIlroy: -11 (2:25 p.m.)
- T4. Shane Lowry: -9 (2:14 p.m.)
- T4. Justin Rose: -9 (1)
- T6. Scottie Scheffler: -8 (1)
- T6. Jason Day: -8 (1)
Click here to view the full leaderboard and tee
How much is the Masters purse this year?
The Masters purse will total $22.5 million this season. It's an increase of $1.5 million from last season's purse.
Masters purse: Winner payout, full purse winnings
Here's a breakdown of the winnings from the 2026 Masters Tournament purse for the top 50 golfers:
| 1st | $4,500,000 | 26th | $180,000 |
| 2nd | $2,430,000 | 27th | $173,250 |
| 3rd | $1,530,000 | 28th | $166,500 |
| 4th | $1,080,000 | 29th | $159,750 |
| 5th | $900,000 | 30th | $153,000 |
| 6th | $810,000 | 31st | $146,250 |
| 7th | $753,750 | 32nd | $139,500 |
| 8th | $697,500 | 33rd | $132,750 |
| 9th | $652,500 | 34th | $127,125 |
| 10th | $607,500 | 35th |
How much does Masters winner get?
The Masters announced on Saturday that the winner of the 90th edition of the major will take home $4.5 million on Sunday after finishing off the 18th hole — or winning a potential playoff.
The $4.5 million winner sharing for the 2026 Masters is an increase of an increase of $300,000 from what Rory McIlroy took home last year as the 2025 Masters champion.
Masters winner payout, prize money sharings
Here's how much the last five winners of the Masters have earned:
- 2020 winner's share: $1.8 million (Dustin Johnson)
- 2021 winner's share: $2.07 million (Hideki Matsuyama)
- 2022 winner's share: $2.7 million (Scottie Scheffler)
- 2023 winner's share: $3.24 million (Jon Rahm)
- 2024 winner's share: $3.6 million (Scottie Scheffler)
- 2025 winner's share: $4.2 million (Rory McIlroy)
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Q&A
What is the prize money for the 2026 Masters winner?
The exact prize money for the 2026 Masters winner has not been confirmed yet, but it is expected to be significant.
What is the total purse for the 2026 Masters Tournament?
The total purse for the 2026 Masters Tournament has not been disclosed, but it is anticipated to be substantial.
Who are the top contenders for the 2026 Masters title?
Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young are currently tied for first place, with several other golfers like Shane Lowry and Scottie Scheffler close behind.
Where is the 2026 Masters Tournament being held?
The 2026 Masters Tournament is being held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
