2025 Masters Purse: Total Prize Money, Winner’s Share & Full Payout Breakdown

The Masters is among the most prestigious tournaments in all sports, not just golf. Played each April at the iconic Augusta National Golf Club, it brings together the best players worldwide for a shot at history and a multi-million dollar payout.

This year’s purse is $20 million, matching last year’s record. The winner will take home $3.6 million, the standard 18 percent share.

In this article, we’ll break down the full prize money payout for 2025, compare it with other majors, show how it’s grown over time, and explore what else players gain when they win at Augusta.

Masters 2025 Purse Overview

The 2025 prize pool is confirmed at $20 million, with the winner earning $3.6 million. The payout structure hasn’t changed since 2024 and is consistent with the typical 18 percent winner’s share used across PGA events.

The final purse is usually announced on the Saturday of Masters week, once the cut is made. Only the top 50 players and ties move on to the weekend. That smaller field means bigger individual payouts compared to most PGA Tour events.

It’s important to note that amateur players do not receive prize money, regardless of where they finish.

Full 2025 Prize Money Breakdown

Here’s the projected payout breakdown from 1st through 50th place. Players outside the top 50 still receive smaller payouts. Anyone who misses the cut will receive $10,000.

Position	Prize Money
1	$3,600,000
2	$2,160,000
3	$1,360,000
4	$960,000
5	$800,000
6	$720,000
7	$670,000
8	$620,000
9	$580,000
10	$540,000
11	$500,000
12	$460,000
13	$420,000
14	$380,000
15	$360,000
16	$340,000
17	$320,000
18	$300,000
19	$280,000
20	$260,000
21	$240,000
22	$224,000
23	$208,000
24	$192,000
25	$176,000
26	$160,000
27	$154,000
28	$148,000
29	$142,000
30	$136,000
31	$130,000
32	$124,000
33	$118,000
34	$113,000
35	$108,000
36	$103,000
37	$98,000
38	$94,000
39	$90,000
40	$86,000
41	$82,000
42	$78,000
43	$74,000
44	$70,000
45	$66,000
46	$62,000
47	$58,000
48	$54,800
49	$52,000
50	$50,400

How the Masters Compares to Other Golf Majors

The Masters ranks among the most generous golf events when it comes to payouts, though it’s not at the very top.

• The Players Championship leads all tournaments in 2025 with a $25 million purse.
• The U.S. Open and PGA Championship are expected to offer around $18 to $20 million.
• The Open Championship usually lands slightly lower, around $16.5 million.

Thanks to the smaller field and limited cut, The Masters often delivers more value per player compared to larger PGA Tour stops.

Also Check: Masters Golf 2025 Schedule

Historical Growth of the Winner’s Share

Prize money at Augusta has increased steadily over the decades. Here’s a snapshot of what the winner has earned over the years:

Year	Winner’s Share
1934	$1,500
1980	$55,000
2000	$828,000
2010	$1,350,000
2020	$2,070,000
2022	$2,700,000
2023	$3,240,000
2024	$3,600,000
2025	$3,600,000

The biggest recent jump came between 2022 and 2023, when the winner’s payout increased by $540,000.

What Else Is at Stake for the Winner?

Beyond the purse, winning The Masters brings several long-term benefits that can define a career.

• The winner receives 750 FedEx Cup points, which is the highest available from any event.
• They also earn 100 Official World Golf Ranking points, boosting global standing.
• A Masters win comes with a lifetime invitation to the tournament.
• It also grants a five-year exemption to the PGA Tour and all other majors.

These rewards make Augusta one of the most important titles in the game.

2024 Recap: Top Finishers and What They Earned

Scottie Scheffler won the 2024 Masters dominantly, finishing 11 under par and claiming the full $3.6 million winner’s check.

Here’s what other top players earned:

• Ludvig Åberg (2nd place): $2.16 million
• Morikawa, Homa, and Fleetwood (Tied for 3rd): $1.04 million each
• DeChambeau and Smith (Tied for 6th): $695,000 each

The leaderboard featured talent from both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, showing just how competitive the field was.

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