The 2026 Masters purse is a record $22.5 million, with the champion earning $4.5 million. This marks a continued increase from prior years and is the largest purse among the majors in 2026. The rest of the payout scales down from that top amount for places 2 through 27, with even the missed-cut participants receiving a smaller but present share. If you’d like, I can pull the latest, specific breakdown by finish position and provide citations.
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.fox5atlanta.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.comHere's a look at how the record $22.5 million prize money was distributed at the 2026 Masters
www.golfchannel.comThe 2026 Masters Tournament, one of golf's most prestigious events, will feature a record-breaking total purse. While the exact figure has not yet been announced, the 2025 edition saw a $21 million purse, up from $20 million the previous year. The winner's share is expected to exceed $4 million, continuing the trend of increasing payouts for the top finishers at Augusta National.
nationaltoday.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.comA $4.5 million payday awaits the 2026 Masters champion alongside the green jacket
maxpreps.cbssports.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.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.comGolf’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.fox7austin.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.
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