Masters raises purse to $21 million. Winner gets $4.2 million
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Masters has raised its prize money by $1 million for this year, making the total purse $21 million with $4.2 million going to the winner.
www.ajc.comHere’s the latest on Masters prize money based on recent reporting.
- The Masters purse has continued to rise, reaching a record $21 million in 2025, with the winner receiving about $4.2 million. This was an increase of $1 million in the overall purse from the previous year. [Source: 2025 Masters purse coverage]
- For 2026, the Masters purse reportedly increased again, with discussions indicating a higher total purse and a larger winner’s share (roughly around $4.5 million if trends hold). Note: exact official figures for 2026 are typically released by Augusta National shortly before the tournament. [Source: PGA Tour/Masters coverage summaries]
- A breakdown is usually published showing the top finishers earning progressively less, with all players who make the cut receiving substantial prize money and those outside the top 50 still earning a payout. In 2025, even players in the lower pay tiers received six-figure sums, and the total purse surpassed $21 million. [Source: 2025 Masters prize money breakdown reports]
Illustration: Typical prize-money structure (illustrative, based on recent years)
- 1st: about $4.2–4.5 million
- 2nd: around $2.3 million
- 3rd–5th: roughly $1.5–2.0 million range
- 50th: just over $52,000
- Cut line payouts: some six-figure ranges depending on year
If you’d like, I can pull the exact 2026 purse and winner’s share as soon as Augusta National releases the official figures and format it into a concise table. Would you prefer a quick headline update or a detailed breakdown once the official numbers are published?
Citations:
- Masters purse increases to $21 million with $4.2 million for the winner (2025)
- 2025 prize-money breakdown and payouts
- 2026 purse expectations and potential $4.5 million top prize (PGA Tour/Masters coverage)