Rory McIlroy gave up a big lead on the second nine and bogeyed the 72nd hole to create a tie, but he recovered to beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the Masters.
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1 striking scene you missed from Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
The scene you didn't see from Rory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory colored in the lines of the one you did.
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Former Masters champ's secret gesture was ‘nice touch’ for Rory McIlroy
Former Masters champ Angel Cabrera’s secret gesture was “nice touch” for Rory McIlroy in his win at Augusta National.
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Rory McIlroy’s tense Masters win was agonizing to watch. Ask his friends
As Rory McIlroy clawed his way to Masters glory, Shane Lowry and Tommy Fleetwood watched anxiously from the clubhouse.
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The best social moments of Masters Sunday | Rogers Report
From viral memes to unique observations and wholesome Rory McIlroy moments, get caught up on the best social moments from Masters Sunday.
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On Rory McIlroy, and 25,000 or so reasons why his Masters win mattered
Rory McIlroy, at long last, won the Masters on Sunday at Augusta National. Here are 25,000 or so reasons why his victory mattered.
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Thomas jittery about Ryder Cup after struggles
Justin Thomas is concerned about his status with the U.S. Ryder Cup team after a poor showing at the Masters. "It's a tough spot to be in, but it's also self-inflicted," Thomas said.
Scheffler 'put up a good fight' without best stuff
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler finished at 8-under 280 in a week when he could never recapture the mojo that led to titles in 2022 and 2024 at the Masters.
Rose on loss: Have to suffer 'heartache' to win big
Justin Rose put his loss in the sudden-death overtime at the Masters in perspective, saying you have to suffer through the "heartache" to compete for titles.
Bryson DeChambeau didn't win the Masters but keeps winning over fans
Bryson DeChambeau didn't win his first green jacket, but he continues to engage and interact like few professional golfers can.
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'14 years in the making': Rory McIlroy gets his green-jacket moment
Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose in a playoff to win the 2025 Masters and end a decade-long major drought on Sunday at Augusta National.
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Masters Winner Payout 2025: The Full List Of Winnings From First To Last
If you’re a Rory fan, this was one to remember. Just when the leaderboard looked like it had finally settled, it shifted again and suddenly, we were heading for extra holes at Augusta. The finish had all the tension and uncertainty you’d expect from a Masters Sunday.
In the end, Rory McIlroy closed it out, completing the career Grand Slam and finally adding the green jacket to his resume. He also took home a nice paycheck. Here’s a look at the Masters winner payout and what every player earned at the 2025 Masters.
Masters Winner Payout
| Pos. | Player | Total | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rory McIlroy | -11 | $4,200,000 |
| 2 | Justin Rose | -11 | $2,268,000 |
| 3 | Patrick Reed | -9 | $1,428,000 |
| 4 | Scottie Scheffler | -8 | $1,008,000 |
| T5 | Sungjae Im | -7 | $798,000 |
| T5 | Bryson DeChambeau | -7 | $798,000 |
| 7 | Ludvig Aberg | -6 | $703,500 |
| T8 | Jason Day | -5 | $588,000 |
| T8 | Corey Conners | -5 | $588,000 |
| T8 | Xander Schauffele | -5 | $588,000 |
| T8 | Zach Johnson | -5 | $588,000 |
| T12 | Harris English | -4 | $462,000 |
| T12 | Max Homa | -4 | $462,000 |
| T14 | Bubba Watson | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Jon Rahm | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Jordan Spieth | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Tyrrell Hatton | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Matt McCarty | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Tom Hoge | -3 | $336,000 |
| T14 | Collin Morikawa | -3 | $336,000 |
| T21 | Hideki Matsuyama | -2 | $210,000 |
| T21 | Davis Riley | -2 | $210,000 |
| T21 | Tommy Fleetwood | -2 | $210,000 |
| T21 | Daniel Berger | -2 | $210,000 |
| T21 | Byeong Hun An | -2 | $210,000 |
| T21 | Viktor Hovland | -2 | $210,000 |
| T27 | Aaron Rai | -1 | $158,500 |
| T27 | Michael Kim | -1 | $158,500 |
| T29 | Sahith Theegala | E | $142,800 |
| T29 | Denny McCarthy | E | $142,800 |
| T29 | Joaquin Niemann | E | $142,800 |
| T32 | Brian Campbell | 1 | $118,860 |
| T32 | Maverick McNealy | 1 | $118,860 |
| T32 | Rasmus Hojgaard | 1 | $118,860 |
| T32 | Max Greyserman | 1 | $118,860 |
| T36 | Justin Thomas | 2 | $118,860 |
| T36 | Brian Harman | 2 | $96,600 |
| T36 | Patrick Cantlay | 2 | $96,600 |
| T36 | Charl Schwartzel | 2 | $96,600 |
| T40 | Matt Fitzpatrick | 3 | $96,600 |
| T40 | Nick Taylor | 3 | $84,000 |
| T42 | Akshay Bhatia | 4 | $84,000 |
| T42 | Danny Willett | 4 | $77,700 |
| T42 | J.T. Poston | 4 | $77,700 |
| T42 | Shane Lowry | 4 | $77,700 |
| T46 | Wyndham Clark | 5 | $59,535 |
| T46 | Sam Burns | 5 | $59,535 |
| T46 | Davis Thompson | 5 | $59,535 |
| 49 | Min Woo Lee | 6 | $59,535 |
| 50 | J.J. Spaun | 7 | $52,920 |
| 51 | Nico Echavarria | 8 | $51,660 |
| T52 | Stephan Jaeger | 9 | $51,660 |
| T52 | Tom Kim | 9 | $51,660 |
*For professionals who didn’t make the cut, the Masters provides $25,000 each.
Top Photo Caption: Rory McIlroy hits his tee shot on the 12th hole Sunday at the Masters. (GETTY IMAGES/Ben Jared)
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Tour Confidential: Unpacking Rory McIlroy's dramatic Masters win
GOLF's editors discuss Rory McIlroy's thrilling Masters win and what to make of it going forward for 2025 and beyond.
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Tiger Woods, Patrick Mahomes top celebrations to Rory McIlroy's Masters victory
Rory McIlroy won the 2025 Masters Tournament after defeating Justin Rose in a playoff.
Tiger Woods gives Rory McIlroy heartfelt message after Masters win
Tiger Woods wasn't at Augusta National this year, but he made sure to send a heartfelt congratulations to Rory McIlroy after his win.
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Charting Rory McIlroy's chances of victory on a wild Masters Sunday
Rory McIlroy's journey to the green jacket was anything but ordinary on a wild Masters Sunday at Augusta National.
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DeChambeau: Rory too 'focused' for conversation
Bryson DeChambeau said there wasn't much in the way of conversation between him and Rory McIlroy on Sunday, noting McIlroy was "focused."
Which players have won a golf career Grand Slam?
Rory McIlroy is the most recent men's golfer to achieve a career Grand Slam. Find out which PGA and LPGA golfers join him on the list.
PHOTOS: Rory McIlroy, wife Erica and daughter Poppy through the years
Rory McIlroy married his wife, Erica, in 2017. Their daughter, Poppy, was born in 2020. Check out photos of the family over the years.
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