The Masters, held at the world-famous Augusta National golf course, can make a career. It is the most prestigious competition in the world of golf and has been won by many of the greats. The prize on offer is a place in history, a green jacket, a lifetime exemption to play, and, of course, a cash prize.
Below, we look at the prize money breakdown so you can see how much each player can make from the tournament.
2026 Prize Money
An official announcement on prize money is not given until later in the tournament, after the cut is officially made. This year, it is expected to be similar to 2025, having risen each year recently.
The total prize money on offer in 2025 was $21 million (£15.7m), with winner Rory McIlroy pocketing $4.2 million (£3.13m) and all professional players who made the cut taking home a minimum of $51,000 (£38,000). Players who did not make the cut received $25,000 (£18,600).
2025 Masters prize money breakdown (Top 10)
1: $4.2 million (£3.13m)
2: $2.268 million (£1.66m)
3: $1.42 million (£1.06m)
4: $1.008 milllion (£750,000)
5: $840,000 (£626,000)
6: $756,000 (£563,000)
7: $703,500 (£524,000)
8: $651,000 (£485,000)
9: $609,000 (£453,000)
10: $567,000 (£422,000)
The Masters - past winners’ prize money
2025: Rory McIlroy - $4.2 million (£3.13m)
2024: Scottie Scheffler - $3.6 million (£2.68m)
2023: Jon Rahm - $3.24 million (£2.41m)
2022: Scottie Scheffler - $2.7 million (£2m)
2021: Hideki Matsuyama - $2.07 million (£1.54m)
2020: Dustin Johnson - $1.8 million (£1.34m)
Amateur Status
Amateurs playing in the Masters do not receive prize money, regardless of their finish. If an amateur were to win the tournament, the second-place finisher gets the winner’s prize money, and it continues from there down.