2025 Masters Tournament payout: Rory McIlroy wins $4.2M, Green Jacket

Rory McIlroy Captures Elusive Green Jacket in Dramatic Masters Finish

In what may be remembered as one of the most thrilling final days in Masters history, Rory McIlroy cemented his legacy by winning the 2025 Masters Tournament in an unforgettable fashion. After 11 long years of heartbreak, close calls, and determination, the Northern Irishman finally completed golf’s most elusive feat—the career Grand Slam.

Sunday at Augusta National was anything but routine. As the pressure mounted and the shadows grew longer on the pristine Georgia fairways, fans were treated to a display of nerves, resilience, and pure sporting drama. For McIlroy, it all came down to a few extra holes. After missing a short putt on the 18th that would have sealed a one-stroke victory in regulation, he was forced into a sudden-death playoff against Ryder Cup teammate and seasoned competitor Justin Rose.

Rose, who began the final round seven shots off the lead, staged a sensational comeback. The Englishman carded an incredible 10 birdies in one of the most remarkable final rounds in Masters history, pulling even with McIlroy at 11-under par. Their playoff showdown gripped the patrons at Augusta and millions watching around the world.

But it was McIlroy who ultimately rose to the moment. After Rose settled for par on the first playoff hole, McIlroy calmly sank a short birdie putt, sealing his place in golf history. The moment the ball dropped, McIlroy’s emotions burst forth—tears, relief, and joy washing over him as he finally achieved the one prize that had eluded him for over a decade.

The victory not only added a Green Jacket to McIlroy’s already glittering trophy case, which now includes wins at the Open Championship, U.S. Open, and PGA Championship, but it also came with a staggering $4.2 million payday—his share of the Masters’ $21 million purse.

Rose’s valiant runner-up finish, his second consecutive at a major, earned him a $2,268,000 check and the admiration of fans and peers alike. Meanwhile, LIV Golf’s Patrick Reed quietly surged to a solo third-place finish at 9-under, marking his best performance in a major since donning the Green Jacket in 2018. His efforts earned him $1,428,000.

Defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who wore the jacket in 2024, delivered a strong showing with a solo fourth-place finish at 8-under, earning $1,008,000. He’ll look to bounce back at next week’s RBC Heritage Signature Event in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina—a tournament he dominated last year.

Here’s a full breakdown of the prize money distribution for all who made the cut at the 89th Masters Tournament:

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2025 Masters Tournament Payout

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. Sungjae Im, Bryson DeChambeau (-7) – $798,000 each
7. Ludvig Åberg (-6) – $703,500
T8. Jason Day, Corey Conners, Xander Schauffele, Zach Johnson (-5) – $588,000 each
T12. Harris English, Max Homa (-4) – $462,000 each
T14. Bubba Watson, Jon Rahm, Jordan Spieth, Tyrrell Hatton, Matt McCarty, Tom Hoge, Collin Morikawa (-3) – $336,000 each
T21. Hideki Matsuyama, Davis Riley, Tommy Fleetwood, Daniel Berger, Byeong Hun An, Viktor Hovland (-2) – $210,000 each
T27. Aaron Rai, Michael Kim (-1) – $158,500 each
T29. Sahith Theegala, Denny McCarthy, Joaquin Niemann (E) – $142,800 each
T32. Maverick McNealy, Rasmus Højgaard, Max Greyserman (+1) – $118,860 each
T36. Justin Thomas, Brian Harman, Patrick Cantlay, Charl Schwartzel (+2) – $96,600 each
T40. Matt Fitzpatrick, Nick Taylor (+3) – $84,000 each
T42. Akshay Bhatia, Danny Willett, J.T. Poston, Shane Lowry (+4) – $77,700 each
T46. Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Davis Thompson (+5) – $59,535 each
49. Min Woo Lee (+6) – $59,535
50. J.J. Spaun (+7) – $52,920
51. Nico Echavarria (+8) – $51,660
T52. Stephan Jaeger, Tom Kim (+9) – $51,660 each

As the dust settles on this historic Masters Sunday, all eyes now turn to South Carolina for the RBC Heritage. Scottie Scheffler will look to defend his title, but after a week like this, the golf world will be watching to see who can ride the momentum into the next chapter of this electrifying season.