2026 Masters Tournament: Full 91-Player Field Announced

The field is set for the 90th edition of golf's first major championship of the year.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 3:13am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the Augusta National golf course and silhouetted figures of players in motion, conceptually representing the diverse field and challenges of the 2026 Masters Tournament.The 91-player field for the 2026 Masters Tournament will test their skills on the iconic Augusta National course, with each competitor's journey represented in a fractured, cubist visual.Augusta Today

The 91-player field for the 2026 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club has been finalized. The field includes past champions, recent major winners, top-ranked players, and amateurs who earned invitations through various qualifying events.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious events in golf, and securing a spot in the field is a major accomplishment for players. The diverse field represents the global reach of the sport and the various pathways players can take to earn a coveted tee time at Augusta National.

The details

The field features 18 past Masters champions who have lifetime invitations, as well as recent major champions from the U.S. Open, The Open, and PGA Championship over the last five years. Other players qualified through their performance at the 2025 Masters, U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship, as well as various amateur events like the U.S. Amateur and Asia-Pacific Amateur. The field also includes players who have won PGA Tour events since the 2025 Masters and the top 50 players from the final 2025 world ranking.

  • The 90th Masters Tournament will be held April 10-13, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

The players

Augusta National Golf Club

The iconic golf course that has hosted the Masters Tournament since 1934.

Rory McIlroy

Four-time major champion and 2014 Masters winner who is making his 12th appearance in the tournament.

Scottie Scheffler

The 2022 Masters champion who is looking to defend his title.

Hideki Matsuyama

The 2021 Masters champion from Japan who is making his 8th appearance in the tournament.

Ethan Fang

The 2025 Amateur champion who earned an invitation to his first Masters.

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What they’re saying

“Qualifying for the Masters is the dream of every golfer. To have my name on that tee sheet is an honor I don't take lightly.”

— Ethan Fang, 2025 Amateur champion

“Augusta National is a course unlike any other, and competing there is a true test of a player's skill and mental fortitude.”

— Rory McIlroy, 4-time major champion

What’s next

The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place April 10-13, 2026 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The field will compete over four rounds of stroke play to determine the champion.

The takeaway

The 2026 Masters field represents the global diversity and elite talent in professional and amateur golf. From past champions to rising stars, the tournament will showcase the best players in the world competing on one of golf's most iconic stages.