10 LIV Golfers Compete in 2026 Masters, 7 Others Miss Out

Mo. Basuony

Published: April 7, 2026 3:09 AM ET

Ten LIV golfers are set to compete at Augusta National in 2026. Seven other LIV members will miss the cut from the field this week.

Bryson DeChambeau remains a focal point going into the tournament. He led through 56 holes last year then shot four-over in the closing round.

After that round he told reporters he was excited for the rest of his life. He qualified via his 2024 U.S. Open victory.

DeChambeau has two wins on the LIV circuit this year. He also posted two top-10s in the other three majors last year.

In all, 10 LIV golfers earned spots in the field. The list mixes major champions and recent tour winners.

Leading LIV entrants at Augusta

Bryson DeChambeau — Qualified by winning the 2024 U.S. Open.
Sergio Garcia — Gained entry as the 2017 Masters champion.
Tyrrell Hatton — Earned a place with a tied-for-fourth finish at last year’s U.S. Open.
Dustin Johnson — Qualified via his 2020 Masters victory.
Tom McKibbin — Secured a spot by winning last year’s Hong Kong Open.
Carlos Ortiz — Joined the field after tying for fourth at last year’s U.S. Open.
Jon Rahm — Entered as the 2023 Masters champion.
Charl Schwartzel — Qualified through his 2011 Masters title.
Cameron Smith — Gained entry as the 2022 Open Championship winner.
Bubba Watson — Qualified as the 2012 and 2014 Masters champion.

Phil Mickelson — Withdrew last week because of a personal health matter.
Thomas Detry — Ranked 58th in the world last week and outside the top 50 invites.
David Puig — Ranked 79th in the world last week and did not qualify.
Elvis Smylie — Ranked 82nd in the world last week and missed the cut for invitations.
Laurie Canter — Ranked 98th in the world last week and fell short of qualification.
Anthony Kim — Won the LIV event in Adelaide earlier this year after a 12-year absence, but he is not in the Masters field.
Joaquin Niemann — Won five times on LIV last year but will not play at Augusta this week.

Filmogaz.com will monitor the performances and provide updates from Augusta. Expect regular dispatches on LIV contenders and tournament developments.