2026 Masters Tournament Prize Money Breakdown and Payouts
What is 2026 Masters prize money, payouts and winnings for each golfer at Augusta National Golf Club? Full purse breakdown
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The 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club features a total purse of $22.5 million, with the winner receiving $4.5 million. Every professional golfer who makes the cut is guaranteed a payout, reflecting the growing financial rewards in the sport.
- 01The total purse for the 2026 Masters is $22.5 million, up from $21 million in 2025.
- 02The winner will earn $4.5 million, the largest payout in the tournament's history.
- 03Every professional who makes the cut will receive prize money, ensuring financial compensation.
- 04The payout structure rewards players down to the 50th position, with amounts starting from $56,700.
- 05Winning the Masters also grants a lifetime invitation and exemptions for other major tournaments.
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The 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club will have a record total purse of $22.5 million, an increase from $21 million in 2025. The champion will take home $4.5 million, while the top four finishers will earn over $1 million each. The payout structure is designed to reward all professionals who make the cut, with even those finishing outside the top 50 guaranteed at least $25,000. This reflects the growing financial landscape of professional golf, where the tournament not only offers monetary rewards but also prestigious lifetime invitations and exemptions to other major events. The Masters continues to attract top players, enhancing its status as the first major tournament of the year.
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The increased prize money and payouts can enhance the financial stability of professional golfers, encouraging more participation and competition in the sport.
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