AUGUSTA — The Masters grows and evolves with each passing year, and the 2026 tournament is no exception. This year’s Masters is offering a $22.5 million purse, with $4.5 million to the winner. It’s the largest total purse in Masters history.
With the new purse official, it continues Augusta’s upward trajectory (and upward move throughout pro golf) for total payouts. The Masters purse has been boosted from $21 million last year and $20 million in 2024.
The winner this week will also receive—stop me if you aren’t aware—a green jacket they can take outside the club for one year, plus a lifetime exemption to the Masters, an honorary membership to Augusta National, a gold medal, a replica Masters trophy and a five-year exemption on the PGA Tour…