Here’s the latest Masters payout information I can confirm:
- The 2026 Masters purse is $22.5 million, with the champion earning $4.5 million, the largest first-place prize in Masters history.[1][3][4]
- The runner-up takes home about $2.43 million, third place around $1.53 million, and fourth about $1.08 million; professionals who made the cut but finished outside the top spots still receive six-figure amounts, and those who missed the cut get $25,000.[4][1]
- For context, the 2025 Masters purse was $21 million, with the winner earning $4.2 million, illustrating the ongoing growth in prize money across the event.[2]
Notes:
- Payouts are supplemented by detailed breakdowns published by outlets like Golf.com, PGA Tour, and major outlets; the exact top-20 payouts and any per-position changes are typically listed in the official Masters release and subsequent coverage.[2][4]
Would you like a concise table of the 2026 Masters payouts by finishing position, or a short comparison with the 2025 purse? I can compile either.
Citations:
- Masters purse and top prizes 2026:,,[3][1][4]
- 2025 purse and winner’s share:[2]
- Context on payout growth and full breakdown:[4]
Sources
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