6 Georgia Bulldogs Compete in Masters Golf Tournament

The Georgia Bulldogs have a strong presence at the prestigious annual golf event.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:36pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in Cubist style, breaking down a golf tournament scene into sharp, overlapping geometric planes of vibrant greens, blues, and golds representing the lush Augusta National course.Georgia's talented contingent of golfers will be closely watched as potential contenders to win the prestigious Masters tournament.Augusta Today

The Georgia Bulldogs have six players competing in the 2026 Masters golf tournament, including three ranked in the top 20 in the world. Former Georgia star Bubba Watson is the last UGA golfer to win the Masters, taking the title in 2012 and 2014. This year's Georgia contingent includes Russell Henley, Sepp Straka, Harris English, Brian Harman, and amateur Mason Howell, who will be attending UGA in the fall.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, and Georgia's strong representation highlights the school's continued dominance in producing top-tier professional golfers. The Bulldogs' presence at Augusta National is a point of pride for the university and the state of Georgia.

The details

The six Georgia Bulldogs competing in the 2026 Masters are Russell Henley (ranked No. 12 in the world), Sepp Straka (No. 13), Harris English (No. 20), Brian Harman, Bubba Watson, and amateur Mason Howell, who will be a freshman at UGA in the fall. Henley and Straka have both posted top-10 finishes in recent tournaments leading up to the Masters. Watson is the last Georgia golfer to win the Masters, taking the title in 2012 and 2014.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament will take place from Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12 in Augusta, Georgia.
  • Last year, the Georgia Bulldogs had seven players in the Masters field.

The players

Russell Henley

A professional golfer ranked No. 12 in the world and one of the top Georgia Bulldogs competing in the 2026 Masters.

Sepp Straka

A professional golfer ranked No. 13 in the world and one of the top Georgia Bulldogs competing in the 2026 Masters.

Harris English

A professional golfer ranked No. 20 in the world and one of the top Georgia Bulldogs competing in the 2026 Masters.

Brian Harman

A professional golfer and former Georgia Bulldog who is competing in the 2026 Masters.

Bubba Watson

A professional golfer and former Georgia Bulldog who is the last UGA golfer to win the Masters, taking the title in 2012 and 2014.

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The takeaway

Georgia's strong representation at the Masters underscores the university's continued excellence in producing top-tier professional golfers. The Bulldogs' presence at Augusta National is a point of pride for the school and the state, and they will be closely watched as potential contenders to win the prestigious tournament.