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The iconic green jacket still defines masters – But the prize money has never been more than this.
This year’s winner will take home a record $4.5 million, a payout that stands out from the rest of the field.
On Saturday, the Masters announced a total purse of $22.5 million — an increase of $1.5 million from last year and $7.5 million from 2022, when American Scottie Scheffler won.
More than $17 million of this year’s total money will be awarded to the top 15 finishers, leading to a steep drop down the leader board in payouts.
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Second place would earn just over $2.4 million, while third place would earn just over $1.5 million. still golfer Those who finish 50th will earn $56,700.
Players who make the cut but finish outside the top 50 will earn at least $55,250, with payouts reduced from there, while players who miss the cut will still take home $25,000.
This scale highlights how dramatically the earnings of Masters champions have increased: Horton Smith earned $1,500 for winning inaugural tournament in 1934, compared to Rory McIlroy’s $4.2 million in 2025.
Rory McIlroy stands victorious during the green jacket ceremony after winning a sudden death playoff round to win the tournament at Augusta National in 2025. (Eric W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images/Getty Images)
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And unlike any other tradition, the players at Augusta National do not know what prize money they are competing for when they tee off; The club waits until after the 36-hole cut to announce payments.
