Masters Field Set for Augusta National

Several golfers earn invitations through recent tournament wins and world rankings.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 2:53am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing and the Augusta National golf course, with sharp, overlapping planes of color in vibrant greens, browns, and blues.The 2026 Masters field takes shape, with a mix of veteran stars and rising talents set to compete at the legendary Augusta National course.Augusta Today

The field for the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club is nearly complete. Gary Woodland secured his invitation by winning the recent Houston Open, while four other golfers qualified by finishing in the top 50 of the world rankings. Tiger Woods is also expected to compete in the prestigious major championship.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of golf's most iconic and prestigious events, drawing the top players in the world to compete at the legendary Augusta National course. Qualifying for the tournament is highly competitive, making each player's invitation a significant achievement in their career.

The details

Woodland's victory at the Houston Open earned him an automatic invitation to the Masters, as the tournament winner receives a spot in the elite field. The four other players who qualified through their world ranking positions are expected to make their debuts or return to Augusta National, joining the likes of Woods and other top-ranked professionals.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament will take place from April 10-13.
  • Woodland won the Houston Open on March 26, 2026, clinching his Masters invitation.
  • The final world rankings that determined the remaining qualifiers were released on March 29, 2026.

The players

Gary Woodland

An American professional golfer who won the 2026 Houston Open, earning him an automatic invitation to the Masters tournament.

Tiger Woods

A legendary American professional golfer who is expected to compete in the 2026 Masters at Augusta National.

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What they’re saying

“Winning the Houston Open and securing my spot at the Masters is a dream come true. I can't wait to compete at Augusta National again.”

— Gary Woodland, Professional Golfer

What’s next

The final field for the 2026 Masters will be announced on April 1, 2026, one week before the tournament begins.

The takeaway

The 2026 Masters tournament is shaping up to be an exciting event, with a mix of established stars and rising talents set to compete at the iconic Augusta National course. Earning an invitation to this prestigious major is a significant milestone in any golfer's career.