The 2026 Masters Tournament saw Rory McIlroy retaining his title and establishing himself further in golf history as a six-time Major champion. The event, held at the renowned Augusta National, was marked by fierce competition and notable performances as golfers vied for the coveted green jacket.
In total, McIlroy finished with a remarkable score of -12, which secured him a hefty prize of €3,849,205.50. This victory not only cements his legacy but also reinforces his status among the elite in professional golf.
Scottie Scheffler followed closely, finishing in second place at -11, bringing home €2,078,570.97. The competition among the top players was intense, with a group of four achieving a tie for the third position, all scoring -10. Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young shared the spoils, each earning €923,809.32.
Additional highlights include Sam Burns and Collin Morikawa, who secured T7 with scores of -9, and collected €620,684.39 each. Max Homa and Xander Schauffele tied for ninth place at -8, garnering €538,888.77 apiece.
Rory McIlroy's exceptional play was highlighted by a consistent performance throughout the tournament. Commenting on the conditions, Sepp Straka noted, "Yeah, I definitely think we got a good break. The first 10 holes we played in rain off and on. That was probably the hardest part about it. But other than that, I feel like there was hardly any wind, maybe five miles an hour. The greens were receptive, so I was able to control some iron shots into the green."
As the tournament progressed, players faced the challenges posed by fluctuating weather conditions, which undoubtedly impacted scoring. The strategies employed by players varied, as illustrated by Max Homa’s approach on the first hole. He remarked, "Yeah, it was cool. I hit a good tee shot, a little down off the left. It was 137, so I thought if I drew my gap wedge three or four right of it, it wouldn't go long, and if I hit it good, maybe it would work its way over there. It's just rare that it actually goes in the hole, but it worked itself out."
Ludvig Åberg shared insights on maintaining a positive mindset amidst the competition, saying, "I think so. You kind of feel out the situation. Sometimes I talk, sometimes I don't. Sometimes it's nice to be by yourself, but sometimes you can tell a story or something funny, like that. But keeping it very light and very natural."
Here’s a complete breakdown of the prize distribution for the top finishers in the Masters:
| Position | Player | Score | Prize Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Rory McIlroy | -12 | €3,849,205.50 | | 2 | Scottie Scheffler | -11 | €2,078,570.97 | | T3 | Tyrrell Hatton | -10 | €923,809.32 | | T3 | Russell Henley | -10 | €923,809.32 | | T3 | Justin Rose | -10 | €923,809.32 | | T3 | Cameron Young | -10 | €923,809.32 | | T7 | Sam Burns | -9 | €620,684.39 | | T7 | Collin Morikawa | -9 | €620,684.39 | | T9 | Max Homa | -8 | €538,888.77 | | T9 | Xander Schauffele | -8 | €538,888.77 | | 11 | Jake Knapp | -7 | €481,150.69 | | T12 | Patrick Cantlay | -5 | €365,674.52 |
Having concluded the first Major of the year, golfers will now look to upcoming tournaments in the 2026 season, including the anticipated focus on the Race to Dubai Rankings as they continue to compete for titles and ranking points.