South African golfer Charl Schwartzel earned $51,300 (about R850,000) after finishing last among players who made the cut at the Masters 2026Tournament. The event, held from 9 to 12 April at Augusta National, saw Rory McIlroy claim the title and a record $4.5 million prize. The payout structure affects not only top performers but also players who finish at the bottom of the leaderboard, offering insight into how professional golf earnings are distributed. For Gauteng audiences, where golf remains a growing sport, the figures highlight the financial scale of international competition.