Celebrities Flock to Watch The Masters Golf Tournament

From actors to athletes, the annual event draws a star-studded crowd to Augusta, Georgia.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:03am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the Masters golf tournament, with overlapping planes of green fairways, white bunkers, and colorful spectators, capturing the energy and excitement of the event.Celebrities and fans alike are drawn to the excitement and prestige of the annual Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia.Augusta Today

The Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia is known not only for its world-class golf, but also for the high-profile celebrities who attend the event each year. Reporter George Eskola took to the grounds of Augusta National Golf Club to spot some of the famous faces in the crowd, including former NFL player Boomer Esiason, actors Woody Harrelson and Steve Martin, country singer Miranda Lambert, and more.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, attracting the top players as well as a slew of A-list celebrities who come to watch the action unfold. The presence of these famous faces adds an extra layer of excitement and star power to the event, drawing even more attention and interest from fans.

The details

Eskola spotted a number of celebrities at this year's Masters, including former NFL player Boomer Esiason, actors Woody Harrelson and Steve Martin, country singer Miranda Lambert, former NFL player Rosey Grier, and musician Lenny Kravitz. However, Eskola was quick to call out one attendee, Coach Shane Beamer of the University of South Carolina, who claimed to be a celebrity but was not recognized by the reporter.

  • The 2026 Masters tournament took place in April.

The players

Boomer Esiason

A former NFL player who has also been involved in the space industry.

Woody Harrelson

A renowned comic actor who is also a golf fan.

Steve Martin

Another acclaimed comedian and actor who enjoys attending the Masters.

Miranda Lambert

A popular country music singer.

Rosey Grier

A former NFL player who was part of the Fearsome Foursome defensive line.

Lenny Kravitz

A superstar rock musician who is also an avid golf fan.

Shane Beamer

The head football coach at the University of South Carolina, who falsely claimed to be a celebrity at the event.

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What they’re saying

“Loving life, loving The Masters, 2026.”

— Boomer Esiason, Former NFL Player

“Hello, how are you?”

— Woody Harrelson, Actor

“Hey, y'all it's Miranda here, just dropped a new album.”

— Miranda Lambert, Country Singer

“Rosey Grief? Who's that?”

— Rosey Grier, Former NFL Player

“How are you doing?”

— Robin Williams, Comedian/Actor

“Hey, how's it going?”

— Lenny Kravitz, Musician

“That's right. I'm B.J. Hunnicutt.”

— Shane Beamer, Head Football Coach, University of South Carolina

The takeaway

The Masters golf tournament continues to be a major draw for celebrities from the worlds of sports, music, and entertainment, adding an extra layer of excitement and star power to the prestigious annual event in Augusta, Georgia.