McIlroy makes history with second straight Masters as 2026 salaries revealed
Rory McIlroy’s victory at the 2026 Masters placed him in rare company, as he became the first player since Tiger Woods in 2002 to win consecutive titles at Augusta National, according to GiveMeSport.
The win adds to a select list of repeat champions that includes Jack Nicklaus and Nick Faldo, further cementing McIlroy’s standing among golf’s modern greats.
“I can't believe I waited 17 years to get one Green Jacket, and now I get two in a row,” McIlroy said. “All my perseverance at this golf course over the years has started to pay off.”
Record Payday and Career Earnings
Beyond the historical milestone, the victory carried significant financial weight. McIlroy earned $4.5 million for the win — the largest payout in Masters history, according to the report.
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That prize pushed his total career earnings at Augusta beyond $12 million, highlighting his consistency at the tournament over time.
How the Final Round Unfolded
Despite entering the weekend in control, McIlroy was tested during Sunday’s final round.
He had built a six-shot lead after two rounds but briefly lost that advantage as the leaderboard tightened. Cameron Young and Justin Rose both moved into contention, with Rose — at 45 — attempting to become the oldest first-time Masters winner.
Momentum shifted several times before McIlroy steadied his round. Key birdies early on the back nine helped him regain control, and he ultimately posted a one-under-par 71 to hold off late pressure from Rose and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler.
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Scheffler finished second at 11-under after a bogey-free 68, while Rose and Young shared third place.
Selected Masters Prize Money
The distribution of prize money illustrates the scale of earnings across the field:
- 1st: Rory McIlroy — $4,500,000
- 2nd: Scottie Scheffler — $2,430,000
- T3: Justin Rose — $1,080,000
- T3: Cameron Young — $1,080,000
- T7: Collin Morikawa — $725,625
- T7: Sam Burns — $725,625
- T9: Max Homa — $630,000
- T9: Xander Schauffele — $630,000
- T12: Jordan Spieth — $427,500
- T12: Hideki Matsuyama — $427,500
- T12: Brooks Koepka — $427,500
- T18: Viktor Hovland — $315,000
- T18: Matt Fitzpatrick — $315,000
- T21: Keegan Bradley — $252,000
- T24: Adam Scott — $182,250
- T30: Shane Lowry — $146,250
- T33: Dustin Johnson — $121,500
- T33: Tommy Fleetwood — $121,500
- T38: Jon Rahm — $101,250
- T41: Justin Thomas — $83,250
- 46: Sungjae Im — $69,750
- 47: Si Woo Kim — $65,250
- 48: Aaron Rai — $61,650
- T49: Corey Conners — $57,600
- 51: Kurt Kitayama — $55,350
- 52: Sergio Garcia — $54,000
- 53: Rasmus Hojgaard — $52,650
- 54: Charl Schwartzel — $51,300
According to GiveMeSport, every player finishing inside the top 40 earned more than $100,000, while those who missed the cut still received $25,000.
Sources: GiveMeSport
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