Here’s the latest on the 2026 Masters purse.
- Total prize purse: $22.5 million, a record for the Masters. The purse increase reflects a significant bump from 2025.[1][4]
- Winner’s share: $4.5 million, which is 20% of the total purse.[2][6]
- Payout structure: Top 15 players receive over $17 million combined, with gradually smaller amounts for lower placements; even players who miss the cut receive a payout, with a minimum figure established for non-qualifiers in the event.[1][2]
- Context: The Masters’ purse has trended upward over recent years, with 2026 representing continued growth after the 2025 bump.[2][1]
Illustration (example): If you want a quick snapshot, the winner earns $4.5M from a $22.5M total purse, leaving the rest distributed among the top finishers and those who miss the cut.[2]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise table showing the exact payout for the top 10 finishers and the cut/miss figures.[1][2]
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Golf’s biggest stars are competing for a historic payday at Augusta National this weekend as the 2026 Masters prize purse climbs to a record-breaking $22.5 million.
www.fox29.comThis year's Masters tournament reportedly features a record $22.5 million purse, with the winner receiving $4.5 million, per David Rumsey of Front Office Sports.
bleacherreport.comMasters 2026 prize money details: official purse total, winner’s payout, historical trends, tax implications, and how payouts compare to other majors. Updated with verified projections and expert analysis.
www.alibaba.comAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters on Sunday, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million.
www.pgatour.comHere's the record-breaking total 2026 Masters purse, winner's prize and payout breakdown for this week's event at Augusta National Golf Club.
golf.comAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters on Sunday, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million.
www.pgatour.comThe 2026 Masters purse is $22.5 million, with the winner's share coming in at $4,500,000 -- based on a new 20 percent payout according to the Masters prize money distribution chart. The Masters purse was formally announced on Saturday of tournament week, after the 36-hole cut was made to the top 50 players and ties through two rounds. The purse was increased by $1.5 million in 2026 after a $1 million increase in 2025. The winner's share was increased in 2025 from 18 percent of the purse to 20...
thegolfnewsnet.comAUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — If Rory McIlroy is able to hang on and win his second consecutive Masters on Sunday, he’ll walk away with $4.5 million.
www.pgatour.comThe 2026 Masters Tournament sets a new record with a $22.5 million total prize purse, awarding the champion $4.5 million, highlighting the event's continued financial growth.
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