Rory McIlroy had an emotional week at Augusta National Golf Club to win The Masters 2026 with a total score of -12, successfully defending his title at golf's most prestigious major tournament.
The world number one's journey to his second consecutive green jersey was far from smooth. At one point, McIlroy lost a lead of up to six strokes, putting himself in a difficult position and risking losing his title.
But at the crucial moment, the mettle of a great champion emerged. McIlroy bounced back strongly in the final round, maintaining consistency on key holes to create an impressive surge, before closing out the tournament with a breathtaking victory, one stroke ahead of his direct competitor Scottie Scheffler.
This title not only solidified McIlroy's number one position but also helped him make history at The Masters, becoming the fourth golfer to successfully defend his title, joining the ranks of legends Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, and Tiger Woods.
The 2026 season saw The Masters set a record for total prize money, reaching $22.5 million. With his victory, McIlroy pocketed $4.5 million, bringing his total accumulated prize money at The Masters to $13.04 million – the highest in the tournament's history.
Notably, in just the last two years, the Northern Irish star has earned a staggering $8.7 million at Augusta, surpassing legends Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods to take the top spot on the list of all-time highest-earning golfers at the tournament.
Top 10 Masters prize money of all time:
1. Rory McIlroy: $13,042,646 (18 appearances)
2. Scottie Scheffler: $10,475,325 (7)
3. Phil Mickelson: $9,870,317 (32)
4. Tiger Woods: 9,642,636 USD (26)
5. Justin Rose: 7,766,765 USD (21)
6. Jordan Spieth: $6,794,328 (13)
7. Patrick Reed: $5,888,351 (13)
8. Jon Rahm: $5,557,467 (10)
9. Dustin Johnson: 4,788,735 USD (16)
10. Bubba Watson: $4,497,230 (18)
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