Masters 2025: 10 Golfers Who Scored the Biggest Payday of Their Careers
The 2025 Masters raised the stakes with a record-breaking purse of $21 million. The top finishers received substantial earnings, and some of the performances were career-defining. In this article, we’ll discuss a few golfers who earned the biggest payouts in their careers yet.
Rory McIlroy – $4,200,000
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McIlroy secured his first green jacket, and the career Grand Slam capped off a dominant week with a playoff victory. The $4.2 million prize was the biggest single paycheck of his career. The player has already had significant accomplishments, but this victory broke an 11-year drought.
Justin Rose – $2,268,000
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Rose fell short in a Masters playoff, but the runner-up prize would’ve been a major consolation. The $2.268 million check marked the most lucrative finish of his professional career.
Sungjae Im – $798,000
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A tie for fifth put Sungjae Im back in familiar territory—inside the top ten at Augusta for the second time in his career. He earned $798,000 for his finish at the 2025 Masters. Im’s sharp iron play and calm demeanor under pressure helped him navigate Augusta’s toughest stretches, particularly on Sunday when he carded a steady final-round 70 to climb the leaderboard.
Ludvig Åberg – $703,500
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In one of the most impressive showings of the 2025 Masters, Ludvig Åberg finished solo seventh in his tournament debut. The $703,500 payout marked the biggest check of his young professional career. Åberg only turned pro in 2023 but still displayed remarkable poise throughout the week at Augusta.
Corey Conners – $588,000
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Corey Conners quietly put together another strong performance at Augusta, finishing tied for eighth and earning $588,000. The player is known for his accuracy and calm approach, so he predictably posted four consistent rounds, avoided big mistakes, and stayed in contention throughout the weekend.
Harris English – $462,000
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A tie for 12th at the 2025 Masters earned Harris English a $462,000 payout. He got off to a strong start and finished the first two rounds under par, which set him up for a steady weekend. While he didn’t make a big charge on Sunday, English held his position and avoided major errors.
Max Homa – $462,000
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Max Homa walked away from Augusta with a personal milestone—his best Masters finish as of yet. His $462,000 payout came after four days of solid, composed play that kept him in the mix without much fanfare.
Tyrrell Hatton – $336,000
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Tyrrell Hatton shot 1-over par and finished tied for 14th at the 2025 Masters, earning $336,000. It was one of his strongest performances at Augusta in recent years. Hatton’s ability to avoid major mistakes helped him stay inside the top 15—matching Bubba Watson, who made a late charge with a 4-under final round to share the same position.
Matt McCarty – $336,000
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Not many expected McCarty to place this high, but his tie for fourteenth shocked the field. The $336,000 prize was a major leap forward on one of golf’s biggest stages. His even-par finish on Sunday helped him hold his ground against a leaderboard packed with veterans and past champions.
Tom Hoge – $336,000
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Among a crowded tie for fourteenth, Hoge delivered four consistent rounds to bring home $336,000. He avoided blow-up holes and kept the ball in play all week. His methodical game served him well on Augusta’s demanding layout and earned him a reliable finish and his best-ever payout at the Masters.
Record Number of Players Earned Over $500,000
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For the first time in Masters history, more than a dozen players walked away with checks over half a million dollars. That included ties for fifth, eighth, and even 12th. The expanded prize pool meant that strong performances—without a win—still led to career-best paydays for players like Corey Conners, Harris English, and Max Homa.