Masters Tournament Invitations Announced: A Closer Look
The field for the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia has been released. The list reflects players who had qualified as of March 30.
The final automatic spot can be decided at the Valero Texas Open. That tournament concludes on Sunday, April 5, if its winner is not already qualified.
Leading names in the field
Several major champions and top-ranked players appear on the list. Rory McIlroy is among the headline entrants.
Other big names include Scottie Scheffler, Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, and Tiger Woods. Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, and Hideki Matsuyama also qualified.
Phil Mickelson was listed as an invitee but noted as out/withdrawn. The field blends veterans with current season winners and world-ranked leaders.
First-time competitors and special invites
- Some competitors are making their Masters debuts. The tournament denotes first-time players with a specific mark.
- Amateurs are identified separately in the official release. Asterisks mark those amateur entries.
- The Masters Committee retains discretion to invite international players not otherwise qualified.
Qualification categories explained
| 1 | Masters Tournament champions (lifetime) |
| 2 | U.S. Open champions (honorary after five years) |
| 3 | The Open champions (honorary after five years) |
| 4 | PGA champions (honorary after five years) |
| 5 | THE PLAYERS winners (three years) |
| 6 | Current Olympic gold medalist (one year) |
| 7 | U.S. Amateur champion and runner-up (one year) |
| 8 | The Amateur champion (one year) |
| 9 | Asia-Pacific Amateur champion (one year) |
| 10 | Latin America Amateur champion (one year) |
| 11 | U.S. Mid-Amateur champion (one year) |
| 12 | NCAA Division I individual champion (one year) |
| 13 | Top 12 finishers, including ties, from last year’s Masters |
| 14 | Top four finishers, including ties, from last year’s U.S. Open |
| 15 | Top four finishers, including ties, from last year’s The Open |
| 16 | Top four finishers, including ties, from last year’s PGA Championship |
| 17 | Winners of PGA TOUR events with full FedExCup points |
| 18 | Players qualifying for the previous season-ending TOUR Championship |
| 19 | Genesis Scottish Open champion (one year) |
| 20 | Spanish Open champion (one year) |
| 21 | Japan Open champion (one year) |
| 22 | Hong Kong Open champion (one year) |
| 23 | Australian Open champion (one year) |
| 24 | South African Open champion (one year) |
| 25 | Top 50 in the final OWGR for the previous calendar year |
| 26 | Top 50 in the OWGR published the week before the Masters |
Next steps and timing
The official list was published on April 2, 2026. It reflects qualifying status through March 30.
Final adjustments may follow the Valero Texas Open on April 5. Filmogaz.com will monitor any late additions or withdrawals.
