It probably cost him that much to rent a house in Augusta.
Not to mention the private jet, swing coach, caddie gets 10%, etc, etc.
CBS, The Masters and Augusta National make money just because he shows up. How many people follow just him around the course in comparison to any other golfer except the leaders on Sunday.
Oh, I’m sure $40K is chump change to a man with Tiger’s expenses. I guess it can be argued that everyone who participates in the Masters is, well, a master, so it isn’t quite the same as a participation trophy.
It would be nice for Scheffler to get similar recognition, but a Bobby Jones or a Nicklaus or a Woods come only once in a generation.