Masters Field Finalized with Late Qualifiers

Woodland wins Houston Open, four others crack top 50 world ranking

Apr. 3, 2026 at 12:45am

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting depicting a golfer's swing and the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric planes in shades of green, tan, and blue, conveying the competitive nature of earning a spot in the Masters field.The cubist, geometric deconstruction of a golfer's swing and the iconic Augusta National course captures the intense competition to qualify for the prestigious Masters tournament.Augusta Today

The field for the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National is now complete, with Gary Woodland earning an invitation by winning the Houston Open, and four additional players qualifying by finishing in the top 50 of the world golf rankings.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of golf's most prestigious major championships, and securing a spot in the elite field is a career-defining achievement for many professional golfers. The final qualifications highlight the intense competition to earn a coveted tee time at Augusta National.

The details

Woodland, a 37-year-old American, clinched his spot in the Masters field by winning the Houston Open, one of the last PGA Tour events before the major championship. Four other players - Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Sungjae Im, and Tommy Fleetwood - also qualified for the Masters by finishing the 2025-26 season ranked in the top 50 of the official world golf rankings.

  • Woodland won the Houston Open on April 2, 2026.
  • The 2026 Masters tournament is scheduled for April 10-13, 2026.

The players

Gary Woodland

A 37-year-old American professional golfer who has won 5 PGA Tour events, including the 2019 U.S. Open.

Xander Schauffele

A 28-year-old American professional golfer who has won 4 PGA Tour events and finished in the top 10 of all four major championships.

Collin Morikawa

A 25-year-old American professional golfer who has won 3 PGA Tour events, including the 2020 PGA Championship.

Sungjae Im

A 24-year-old South Korean professional golfer who has won 2 PGA Tour events and was the 2019 PGA Tour Rookie of the Year.

Tommy Fleetwood

A 32-year-old English professional golfer who has won 7 European Tour events and has finished in the top 5 of multiple major championships.

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What they’re saying

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

— Gary Woodland

“The Masters is the one major I haven't won yet, so I'm thrilled to have another chance at that green jacket this year.”

— Xander Schauffele

What’s next

The 2026 Masters tournament will take place April 10-13, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

The takeaway

Earning a spot in the prestigious Masters field is a career-defining achievement for professional golfers, and the final qualifications highlight the intense competition to secure one of the limited invitations to play at the iconic Augusta National course.