The Masters Winnings

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The Masters Winnings have increased substantially over the last decade in golf. The growing popularity of the sport is a large contributor to this fact. In 2009, the total prize money awarded in $7.5 million, with the winner taking home $1.35 million. To put that in comparison, Gene Sarazen won the Masters Tournament in 1935, and collected the $1,500 first prize check.

From 1934-1942 the Prize Money for the Masters remained at $1,500 before jumping to $2,500 in 1943. From there, a steady increase has occurred in the amount of both the total purse and winners share of the prize money awarded. When Arnold Palmer won his first Masters in 1958, he collected $17,500. During the 1960's when Jack Nicklaus and Palmer dominated the Masters, the average first place check was $20,000. By the time Nicklaus collected his last Masters title in 1986, his first prize check was $144,000.

Tiger Woods' historic victory in 1997 saw him collect a $486,000 first prize check. His last Masters win came in 2005, in which he won $1.08 million. In 2009, Angel Cabrera won in a playoff over Kenny Perry. For the victory, Cabrera walked away with $1.35 million.

The Green Jacket In addition to the Masters Winnings, the champion will walk away with the coveted Green Jacket, one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports. The Green Jacket is presented to the winner by the champion of the previous year. They join an elite club of champions. As champion of the Masters, the player receives a lifetime exemption into the tournament, as well as an invitation to the annual Champions Dinner the Tuesday prior to the first round of play.

Average Purse of Masters Winner by Decade 1930's- $1,500 1940's- $2,500 1950's- $6,500 1960's- $20,000 1970's- $40,000 1980's- $130,000 1990's- $450,000 2000's- $1.25 million

The Masters Par 3 Tournament Winnings

Masters week also hold a unique Par-three tournament the Wednesday during the week. It is optional for the player to compete. Most notably, a player has never won the par-three tournament and the Masters in the same year. A player who wins the par-three tournament receives a trophy as part of The Masters Prize Purse.

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