Rory McIlroy secured his first green jacket and completed the career Grand Slam with a dramatic playoff victory over Justin Rose at the 2025 Masters Tournament. The win not only marked a significant milestone in McIlroy’s career but also earned him the largest winner’s share in Masters history: $4.2 million from a record-breaking $21 million purse.
| Position | Player | Score | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rory McIlroy | -11 | $4,200,000 |
| 2 | Justin Rose | -11 | $2,268,000 |
| 3 | Patrick Reed | -9 | $1,428,000 |
| 4 | Scottie Scheffler | -8 | $1,008,000 |
| T5 | Bryson DeChambeau | -7 | $798,000 |
| T5 | Sungjae Im | -7 | $798,000 |
| 7 | Ludvig Åberg | -6 | $703,500 |
| T8 | Xander Schauffele | -5 | $588,000 |
| T8 | Zach Johnson | -5 | $588,000 |
| T8 | Jason Day | -5 | $588,000 |
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The tournament’s total purse increased by $1 million from the previous year, reflecting the growing financial stakes in professional golf.
Caddies Benefit from Increased Payouts
Caddies also reaped the rewards of the increased prize money. McIlroy’s longtime caddie, Harry Diamond, earned approximately $420,000, based on the standard 10% share of the winner’s earnings.
Additional Payouts
Players who finished in the top 50 earned at least $52,920, while those who missed the 36-hole cut received $25,000.
The 2025 Masters not only highlighted McIlroy’s exceptional performance but also underscored the escalating financial rewards in the sport, setting new benchmarks for future tournaments.
