Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive victory at The Masters, capturing the 2026 title and a $4.5 million winner’s check as prize money at Augusta continues its upward trajectory. The Northern Irishman finished at 12-under par, edging Scottie Scheffler by one stroke to become the first back-to-back champion at Augusta since Tiger Woods achieved the…
The The Masters Tournament is once again redefining the financial ceiling of major championship golf. Tournament officials confirmed that the 2026 edition will feature a record $22.5 million total purse, a $1.5 million increase from last year and the fifth consecutive rise in prize money at Augusta. The winner on Sunday will take home $4.5…
The Amazon era at the The Masters Tournament officially began Thursday, as Prime Video streamed exclusive first-round coverage in a historic early broadcast window. For the first time, primary Masters coverage started at 1 p.m. ET — the earliest in tournament history — offering fans a broader live viewing window and marking a notable shift…
At the The Masters Tournament, the iconic green jacket awarded to the champion is the most recognizable prize—but far from the only one. Held at Augusta National Golf Club, the tournament distributes a range of awards that recognize performance across different categories, many of which are rarely discussed but carry their own prestige. The Green…
The evolution of prize money at The Masters Tournament highlights how dramatically professional golf economics have changed over the past few decades, with modern champions earning significantly more than their predecessors. In 2001, Tiger Woods became the first Masters winner to surpass the $1 million prize mark, earning just over $1.008 million during his iconic…
The Masters Tournament may begin on Thursday, but for many fans the experience starts days earlier—both in anticipation and in cost. Tickets remain relatively accessible at face value, with practice rounds priced from $125 and tournament rounds up to $160 for the 2026 edition. Entry is allocated via a lottery system that attracts more than…
The golf world descends on Augusta this week for the 90th edition of the Masters Tournament, one of the sport’s most prestigious events. While defending champion Rory McIlroy remains the focal point on the course, several developments off it are shaping the narrative around this year’s tournament. The most notable absence is Tiger Woods, who…
Amazon is taking a significant step into golf broadcasting, becoming a new media rights partner for The Masters and helping bring the iconic tournament further into the streaming era. As the Masters prepares for its 90th edition, the traditionally conservative event is expanding its digital footprint by adding Amazon Prime Video to its broadcast ecosystem….
