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The 2026 Masters winner will earn 113 times more than the first champion did in 1934.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lake, Sydney 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the evolution of prize money at the Masters golf tournament, one of the four major championships in men's professional golf. Since its inaugural event in 1934, when the winner received $1,500 (equivalent to about $37,000 today), the payout has grown substantially, with the 2025 winner earning a record $4.2 million from a total purse of $21 million. Despite the increasing financial rewards, some professional golfers emphasize that their motivation for competing is not primarily monetary. The article also highlights key milestones in prize growth, such as Arnold Palmer being the first winner to receive a five-figure payout in 1958 and Tiger Woods the first to surpass $1 million in 2001. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:192935931
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