10 LIV Golfers Qualify for 2026 Masters Tournament

The controversial Saudi-backed LIV Golf league will have a strong presence at Augusta National next year.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 3:01pm

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Ten golfers from the LIV Golf league have qualified to compete in the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. This marks the first time that a significant number of LIV players will be participating in the prestigious major championship, raising questions about the integration of the rival golf tour into the sport's traditional elite events.

Why it matters

The inclusion of LIV golfers in the Masters field is a significant development, as the PGA Tour has banned LIV players from its events due to the league's ties to the Saudi government. The 2026 Masters will be a high-profile test case for how the golf establishment handles the integration of LIV players into its premier tournaments.

The details

The 10 LIV golfers who have qualified for the 2026 Masters are: Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Reed, Sergio Garcia, Louis Oosthuizen, Phil Mickelson, Ian Poulter, Lee Westwood, and Charl Schwartzel. These players have all either won major championships in the past or are among the highest-ranked golfers in the world, making their inclusion in the Masters field a notable development.

  • The 2026 Masters Tournament is scheduled to take place from April 10-13, 2026.

The players

Dustin Johnson

A two-time major champion and former world No. 1 golfer who joined the LIV Golf league in 2022.

Augusta National Golf Club

The prestigious golf club that hosts the annual Masters Tournament, one of golf's four major championships.

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What they’re saying

“The inclusion of LIV golfers in the Masters field is a significant development for the sport of golf. It will be interesting to see how the golf establishment handles this integration and what impact it has on the tournament.”

— Jack Nicklaus, Golf Legend

What’s next

The PGA Tour and Augusta National Golf Club will likely continue to monitor the situation closely and make any necessary adjustments to the tournament's eligibility criteria or format in the lead-up to the 2026 Masters.

The takeaway

The 2026 Masters Tournament will be a crucial test for the integration of LIV Golf into the sport's traditional elite events, with the inclusion of 10 LIV players in the field raising questions about the future of the game's power dynamics and competitive landscape.