The Masters announces it is increasing its total prize money, which will make it the highest payout at a major
In a news release, the tournament stated the total prize money for professionals for this year's event will be $15 million, an increase from last year's purse of $11.5 million, from which Hideki Matsuyama won $2.07 million for finishing first. This year's winner will go home with a whopping $2.7 million Sunday night, as well as the famous green jacket.Matsuyama holds the trophy after winning the Masters.
Read MoreIt's not the highest paying golf tournament in the world, though, as it still sits behind the Players Championship, which has a $20 million prize purse.The Masters trophy and the amateur trophy are brought out to be presented following the Masters.Here is the breakdown by position at the 2022 Masters: 1. $2.7 million2. $1.62 million3. $1.02 million4. $720,0005. $600,0006. $540,0007. $502,5008. $465,0009. $435,00010. $405,00011. $375,00012. $345,00013. $315,00014. $285,00015.