2025 Victor Rory McIlroy Will Be Aiming For Another Bumper Payday
US Masters | Augusta National, Georgia | April 9-12, 2026
Not only is winning at Augusta often deemed the pinnacle of a golfer’s career, the US Masters prize money that goes with the esteemed accolade is truly staggering.
Of course, landing the Green Jacket is what players strive for but the financial windfall is one of the heftiest across the entire sporting calendar. It really is a win-win situation for those who can withstand the pressure and deliver glory.
With that in mind, it got us thinking here at BetVictor News. What is the overall purse, what is the US Masters prize money for 2026 and how does it compare to previous winners? Let’s take a closer look.
US Masters Prize Money 2026 – What Will The Winner Receive?
As is customary for the first yearly major and most famous golf tournament in the world, the US Masters prize money doesn’t officially get announced until after the cut. Therefore, it’s safe to assume the financial rewards will be similar to the 2025 event.
Last year, Rory McIlroy is understood to have pocketed a cool $4.2million (£3.1million). One of the favourites in the US Masters odds for this month, the Northern Irishman is aiming to become just the fourth US Masters winner to land consecutive titles at Augusta.
What Is The US Masters Purse For 2026?
Using the basis of last year’s US Masters purse, approximately $21m (£16m) will be distributed among all entrants. Naturally, Rory McIlroy took the lionshare after his stunning victory. Rory beat Justin Rose in a play-off who in turn, collected a cheque for approx $2.20m (£1.7m).
Patrick Reed – who came third – took $1.40m (£1.08m). World number one Scottie Scheffler banked $1.08m (£762k) for finishing in fourth with Sungjae Im and Bryson DeChambeau both collecting $840k (£635k) for placing T5.
- 1st $4,200,000
- 2nd $2,200,000
- 3rd $1,400,000
- 4th $1,008,000
- 5th $840,000
- 6th $756,000
- 7th $703,500
- 8th. $651,000
- 9th $609,000
- 10th $567,000
US Masters Prize Money From The Last Five Years
The current favourite in the 2026 US Masters outright odds market, Scottie Scheffler, has taken home two very different cheques for his two victories. The first was for $2.7m (£2m) in 2022 whereas he took home an extra $900k (681k) for winning the Green Jacket two years later.
On that basis, it’s likely the overall purse will once again increase or at least remain the same – not dropping lower. Historically, that has always been the case. Whoever does win the Green Jacket in 2026, will not only earn a place in Augusta folklore, they’ll be laughing all the way to the bank, too.
- 2025 – Rory McIlroy won $4.2m
- 2024 – Scottie Scheffler won $3.6m
- 2023 – Jon Rahm won $3.24m
- 2022 – Scottie Scheffler won $2.7m
- 2021 – Hideki Matsuyama won $2.07m
If you intend to bet on the 2026 US Masters then please take the time to read through BetVictor’s safe and responsible gambling page which will provide good advice on how to stay in control when betting on golf.
Any betting decisions should be made responsibly and there are no guarantees when it comes to outcomes. Odds correct as of 3:50pm, April 2, 2026.
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