Sports
Rose sees another opportunity slip at Masters
ESPN News
How much did Rory McIlroy win today? Masters winner's share, purse breakdown, more
TL;DR
Rory McIlroy won the Masters Tournament, marking his second consecutive victory at Augusta National Golf Club. This was his 16th appearance at the event.
How much did Rory McIlroy win today? Masters winner's share, purse breakdown, more
Follow along with live updates of all the final-round action at the Masters Tournament.
It took until his 16th trip to Augusta National Golf Club for Rory McIlroy to win his green jacket at the Masters.
He has now won two in back-to-back trips.
More: Masters 2026 leaderboard: Live updates as McIlroy, Young battle it out
McIlroy found some rhythm on the back nine to overcome some adversity and push past the likes of Cameron Young and Justin Rose while outlasting a late surge from Scottie Scheffler to win the 90th Masters Tournament with a score of 12-under par.
He not only earned his sixth-career major championship win and second green jacket, but also became the first back-to-back Masters champion in 24 years, earning a $4.5 million payday from the Masters purse in the process.
Here's what to know about how much McIlroy won in cash prizes by winning the Masters on Sunday:
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.
1 / 40
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.
1 / 40
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.
2 / 40
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.
3 / 40
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.
4 / 40
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.
5 / 40
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.
6 / 40
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.
7 / 40
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.
8 / 40
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.
9 / 40
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.
10 / 40
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.
11 / 40
Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Rory McIlroy chips onto the fourth green during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
12 / 40
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.
13 / 40
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.
14 / 40
Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
Sam Burns and Rory McIlroy walk down the first fairway during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
15 / 40
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.
16 / 40
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.
17 / 40
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.
18 / 40
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.
19 / 40
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.
20 / 40
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.
21 / 40
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.
22 / 40
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.
23 / 40
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.
24 / 40
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.
25 / 40
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.
26 / 40
Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
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.
27 / 40
Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
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.
28 / 40
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.
29 / 40
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.
30 / 40
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.
31 / 40
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.
32 / 40
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.
33 / 40
Rory McIlroy let 6‑stroke Masters lead slip away, still co‑leader
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.
34 / 40
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.
35 / 40
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.
36 / 40
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.
37 / 40
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.
38 / 40
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.
39 / 40
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.
40 / 40
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.
How much did Rory McIlroy win today?
By winning the 2026 Masters Tournament, McIlroy won the winner's share of the Masters purse: $4.5 million.
Masters Tournament winner's share
McIlroy will head home with $4.5 million in his pocket after winning the 2026 Masters Tournament.
With that $4.5 million payday, McIlroy has now won roughly $6.71 million this season. He won $2.21 in official winnings — including $1.8 million from finishing tied for second at The Genesis Invitational — coming into Augusta this week, according to his PGA Tour profile.
Masters Tournament payout, purse
The purse for the 90th rendition of the Masters Tournament is a record-breaking $22.5 million this season, which is $1.5 million more than last season's purse.
Those who finished below the top 50 earned a share of $55,350 or less, with the exact share being dependent on where they finished in the field. Those who did not make it past Friday's cut — such as Bryson DeChambeau, Fred Couples and J.J. Spaun, to name a few — earned a share of $25,000 from the purse.
Here's the full prize breakdown from the top-10 Masters finishers:
- 1st place: Rory McIlroy ($4.5 million)
- 2nd place: Scottie Scheffler ($2.43 million)
- Tied 3rd place: Tyrell Hatton ($1.08 million)
- Tied 3rd place: Russell Henley ($1.08 million)
- Tied 3rd place: Justin Rose ($1.08 million)
- Tied 3rd place: Cameron Young ($1.08 million)
- Tied 7th place: Sam Burns ($725,625)
- Tied 7th place: Collin Morikawa ($725,625)
- Tied for 9th place: Max Homa ($630,000)
- Tied for 9th place: Xander Schauffele ($630,000)
Click here to view the full purse prize winnings for the top 50 finishers at the Masters.
The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast**.Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.**
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: How much did Rory McIlroy win today? Masters winner's share, purse breakdown
Share this article
Q&A
How much prize money did Rory McIlroy earn for winning the Masters Tournament?
Rory McIlroy's prize money for winning the Masters Tournament has not been specified in the provided content.
What is the total purse for the Masters Tournament this year?
The total purse for the Masters Tournament this year is not mentioned in the provided content.
How many times has Rory McIlroy participated in the Masters Tournament?
Rory McIlroy has participated in the Masters Tournament 16 times.
When did Rory McIlroy win his first green jacket at the Masters?
Rory McIlroy won his first green jacket at the Masters during his 16th appearance at the event.
Related Articles
Sports
Ovi lauds Penguins but waves off farewell shakes
ESPN News
Sports
Tomlin scores career-high 26 as Cavaliers defeat Wizards 130-117 in regular-season finale
Yahoo Sports
Sports
Paul Reed and Tobias Harris finish with a flourish as Pistons beat Pacers 133-121 for win No. 60
Yahoo Sports
Sports
PFL Belfast: Make predictions for Darragh Kelly vs. Jay Jay Wilson
Yahoo Sports
Sports
Tyrrell Hatton gives his feelings on Rory McIlroy winning The Masters for the second time running
Yahoo Sports
More from Sports
View all →See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.