Four Aussies Aim to Capture Masters Glory

Min Woo Lee, Jason Day, Cameron Smith, and Adam Scott lead the charge for Australia's first green jacket since 2013.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:23am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the 2026 Masters golf tournament, with sharp, overlapping planes of emerald green, golden yellow, and deep blue representing the dynamic action and competition on the course.The Australian quartet of Lee, Day, Smith, and Scott aim to shatter the nation's Masters drought through a cubist lens.Augusta Today

Four Australian golfers - Min Woo Lee, Jason Day, Cameron Smith, and Adam Scott - will be competing in the 2026 Masters tournament at Augusta National, hoping to become the first Australian to win the prestigious event since Scott's victory in 2013.

Why it matters

Australia has a rich history of success at the Masters, with several close calls over the years, including Greg Norman's runner-up finishes in 1986, 1987, and 1996. This year's strong Australian contingent has raised hopes that the nation's drought at Augusta National could finally come to an end.

The details

Lee is the highest-ranked Australian in the 91-player field and will be looking to capitalize on his strong form. Day, a former world number one, also has the pedigree to challenge for the championship. Smith and Scott, who won in 2013, round out the talented Australian quartet aiming to don the coveted green jacket.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament will take place from Thursday, April 9 to Monday, April 13, 2026 (Australian time).
  • Live coverage in Australia will begin at 11:00 pm AEST for the opening two rounds and 12:00 am AEST for the final two rounds.

The players

Min Woo Lee

The highest-ranked Australian in the 91-player Masters field, Lee will be looking to capitalize on his strong form and become the first Australian to win the green jacket since 2013.

Jason Day

A former world number one, Day has the pedigree and experience to challenge for the Masters title and end Australia's drought at Augusta National.

Cameron Smith

One of the four Australians competing in the 2026 Masters, Smith will be aiming to follow in the footsteps of his compatriot Adam Scott, who won the tournament in 2013.

Adam Scott

The last Australian to win the Masters, Scott's triumph in 2013 remains the nation's most recent victory at Augusta National. He will be looking to inspire the current crop of Aussie golfers to emulate his success.

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What they’re saying

“This year's strong Australian contingent has raised hopes that the nation's drought at Augusta National could finally come to an end.”

— Benyam Kidane, The Sporting News

What’s next

The 2026 Masters tournament will tee off on Thursday, April 9, with the final round concluding on Monday, April 13. All eyes will be on the four Australian contenders as they aim to become the first player from their country to win the green jacket since 2013.

The takeaway

The presence of four talented Australian golfers in the 2026 Masters field has rekindled hopes that the nation's long wait for a second green jacket winner could come to an end. With a mix of experience and rising stars, the Aussie contingent will be looking to make history at Augusta National and cement their country's place among the golfing elite.