The Masters 2026 is now well underway, with some of the world’s best golfers competing for the iconic Green Jacket, a lifetime invitation to the tournament and, of course, a massive cash prize.
Beginning on Thursday, April 9, the event takes place at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States, with the 90th edition of the prestigious tournament running until Sunday, April 13.
One of the most lucrative events in the sporting calendar, it is reported that the prize money for last year’s Masters stood at a whopping $21 million. With such huge riches, many golfers have morphed into some of the richest sportsmen on the planet - even before their multi-million pound endorsements and business ventures. But who is the richest golf player ever?
Here are the top 15 richest golf players of all time in 2026, from 15-1, according to CelebrityNetWorth.
1. Colin Montgomerie - $55million
The richest Scottish golfer of all time, Montgomerie is considered one of the best golfers never to have won a major championship. Runner-up in the US Open three times, he came second in The 2005 Open Championships in 2005, the 1995 PGA Championships and the 1998 Masters Tournament. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Sergio Garcia - $70million
The Spanish golfer won The Masters in 2017, defeating Justin Rose in a playoff. It was his 74th major appearance. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Vijay Singh - $75million
The Fijian has won three major championships during his career. The first golfer of South Asian descent to win a major, he was also the very first Asian golfer to wear the Green Jacket when he won The Masters in 2000. | Local Library Photo: Getty Images
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4. Ernie Els - $85million
The South African is nicknamed The Big Easy', and was the first member of the European Tour to earn over €25 million in prize money and won four majors in a glittering career. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images