Rory McIlroy’s Masters Glory: What the Career Grand Slam Winner Takes Home Rory McIlroy etched his name into golfing history on Sunday, becoming just the sixth player ever to complete the career Grand Slam with a dramatic playoff victory at Augusta National. But beyond the prestige of joining golf’s most elite club, McIlroy's Masters triumph comes with several unique rewards. The Coveted Green Jacket Moments after clinching the win, McIlroy quipped, "I've got to go and get a Green Jacket." The symbolic blazer, awarded to every Masters champion, is one of the most iconic garments in sports. The tradition dates back to 1949, and while McIlroy can wear it wherever he pleases over the next year, it must be returned to Augusta thereafter, where it will remain on club grounds permanently. Along with the jacket, McIlroy also receives a gold medal and a silver replica of the Augusta National clubhouse – long-standing symbols of Masters glory. Record Prize Money The 2025 Masters boasted a record $21 million prize pool, and McIlroy’s winner’s share totaled a staggering $4.2 million (£3.2 million). While the world number two is no stranger to success, the payout marks a lucrative addition to his already impressive career earnings. His longtime caddie and childhood friend Harry Diamond also stands to pocket a tidy 10% cut. A Seat at the Champions’ Table One of Augusta's most exclusive traditions is the annual Champions Dinner, an invite-only affair where former winners gather each Tuesday during Masters week. As the newest member of the Green Jacket club, McIlroy will be responsible for next year's menu – a moment many champions consider a personal highlight. Augusta Membership Perks With victory comes lifelong privileges at Augusta National, including membership and access to facilities typically reserved for the game's greatest. McIlroy now gains access to the champions’ locker room, designated parking spaces, and even a dedicated practice area during Masters week. A Lifetime Invitation Winning the Masters also guarantees McIlroy a place in the field for life. Unlike other majors that limit exemptions for past champions, Augusta welcomes its winners back indefinitely. Legends like Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer, both in their 60s, were in this year’s field — and McIlroy intends to follow suit. “They’ll have to wheel me out of here at 90,” McIlroy joked, underscoring the emotional weight of finally capturing the title that had eluded him for over a decade. In every sense, McIlroy’s victory at Augusta isn’t just a career milestone — it’s an entry into golf immortality.