Latest News About Masters Payout

Here’s the latest on Masters payout.

Answer

• The Masters purse in 2026 is $22.5 million, the largest among golf’s majors, with the winner set to receive $4.5 million. This marks a record high for Augusta National’s event.[5][6]

Details and context

• 2026 purse: $22.5 million; winner’s share: $4.5 million. This continues the upward trajectory from 2025 ($4.2 million) and 2024 ($3.6 million).[6][5]
• Past years for comparison:
  • 2025 purse: $21.0 million; winner: $4.2 million (Rory McIlroy).[5]
  • 2024 purse: $20.0 million; winner: $3.6 million (Scottie Scheffler).[5]
• Other notes:
  • The Masters typically distributes six-figure checks well into the top ranks; even players who miss the cut can receive a payout (recent reports mention a baseline of $25,000 to those who miss the cut, with increases over prior years).[4][6]
  • Coverage from multiple outlets confirms the 2026 winner’s prize and the overall purse, with additional breakdowns by place available from official updates and golf media.[1][8][6]

Illustration (example of payout progression)

• 2024: winner $3.6M, total purse $20M
• 2025: winner $4.2M, total purse $21M
• 2026: winner $4.5M, total purse $22.5M This shows a continuing upward trend in both total purse and top prize.[6][5]

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Citations

• Masters purse and winner’s share for 2026:[6]
• 2025 purse and winner’s share:[5]
• 2024 purse and winner’s share:[5]
• Additional context on payouts including cuts:[8][1]