Direct answer: The 2026 Masters purse is $22.5 million, with the winner earning $4.5 million.
Details:
- Total purse: $22.5 million, up from $21 million in 2025. This makes it the largest prize pool in Masters history.[1][2]
- Winner’s share: $4.5 million for the 2026 champion.[3][1]
- Payouts for top finishers: 2nd around $2.43 million, 3rd about $1.53 million, 4th about $1.08 million, with progressively smaller amounts down the leaderboard. Missed cuts still receive a $25,000 participation payout.[2][7][1]
Illustrative snapshot:
- 1st place: $4,500,000
- 2nd: $2,430,000
- 3rd: $1,530,000
- 4th: $1,080,000
- 5th: $900,000
- 30th–34th in the $139,500–$180,000 range
- Missed cut: $25,000
If you’d like, I can pull the full final leaderboard and produce a CSV or charting visualization of the 2026 payouts.
Sources
Rory McIlroy claimed his second green jacket in a row and the Masters winners' purse of $4.5 million on Sunday.
bleacherreport.comA $4.5 million payday awaits the 2026 Masters champion alongside the green jacket
fantasy-api.cbssports.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.comHere's the breakdown on how much the winner of this year's Masters will take home.
www.sportingnews.comSee the full 2026 Masters Tournament payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at Augusta National with the complete final standings and earnings table.
www.nbcsports.comWhat is 2026 Masters prize money, payouts and winnings for each golfer at Augusta National Golf Club? The 2026 Masters purse rises to $22.5 million. The winner earns $4.5 million and a green jacket. Every golfer who made the cut earns money. This report explains the purse, full payouts, and what it means for the leaderboard.
economictimes.indiatimes.comInternational Sports News: The Masters Tournament is reaching its final moments, and the fight is not just for the green jacket but also for a huge payday. On Sunday at Augusta .
timesofindia.indiatimes.comThe 2026 Masters is offering a record-setting $22.5 million purse. Here’s the full breakdown of payouts.
www.inkl.comA $4.5 million payday awaits the 2026 Masters champion alongside the green jacket
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