Overview
- McIlroy, who won The Masters earlier this month, saw about 41.99% withheld from his $4.5 million prize in combined federal and Georgia taxes, leaving roughly $2.6 million.
- The 2026 Masters set a record $22.5 million purse, with Scottie Scheffler earning $2.43 million for second and four players taking $1.08 million each for third.
- Golfers are taxed where they earn prize money, so events in states with no income tax like Florida or Texas reduce the bill to federal tax only.
- During a short break from competition, McIlroy was photographed in New York City with his wife, Erica Stoll, after he chose to skip the RBC Heritage.
- Former Masters winner Ian Woosnam praised McIlroy’s run and said he could become Europe’s greatest as he pursues more majors.