McIlroy Claims Second Consecutive Masters Title with $4.5M Prize

Rory McIlroy secured his second consecutive Masters victory at Augusta National, earning a substantial $4.5 million payout in what proved to be a dramatic Sunday finale. Scottie Scheffler finished as the sole runner-up, collecting $2.43 million for his efforts.

Prize Money Distribution Highlights

The tournament featured a $22.5 million total purse, with even players who missed the cut receiving $25,000 for their participation. The prize distribution showed significant gaps between finishing positions, with four players tied for third place (Tyrrell Hatton, Russell Henley, Justin Rose, and Cameron Young) each earning $1.08 million.

Notable Finishes and Payouts

Collin Morikawa and Sam Burns shared seventh place, earning $725,625 each, while Xander Schauffele and Max Homa collected $630,000 for their tied ninth-place finishes. Hideki Matsuyama was among six players tied for 12th, earning $427,500.

Broadcasting Concerns

Despite the exciting competition, CBS's Sunday coverage faced unusual criticism from golf fans. Issues included insufficient shot coverage, delays behind live action, confusion during the final group's approach shots on 18, and poor camera angles during the winning putt where the cup wasn't visible.