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.
5. Hideki Matsuyama - $100million
The first Japanese player to win a major at the Masters. He returns to Augusta this year, with a 28/1 shot to win his second Green Jacket. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Dustin Johnson - $100million
One of the most prolific winners in modern golf, Johnson has won 30 professional titles throughout his career.. Notably, these includes two major championships and a 'career slam' that includes all four World Golf Championship events. He had a record-setting score of 20-under-par (268), the lowest in the tournament's history, at the 2020 Masters. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Jon Rahm - $100million
The winner of the 2023 Masters, Spanish golfer Rahm became the first European golfer to win both the Masters and the US Open. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Scottie Scheffler - $110million
A two-time Masters champion, he won the tournament in 2022 and 2024. Hoping to win a third Green Jacket this year, he's the current world number one. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images