20 Ways to Qualify for The Masters at Augusta National
The Masters features the smallest field of all Majors, with just 89 players in 2024. Here's a comprehensive guide to qualifying for this prestigious tournament at Augusta National.
Primary Ways to Qualify:
- Masters Champions receive lifetime exemption
- Major champions get 5-year exemption (US Open, The Open, PGA Championship)
- The Players Championship winners qualify for 3 years
- Top 12 and ties from previous Masters
- Top 4 and ties from previous year's other Majors
- Current Olympic gold medalist (1-year exemption)
Golfer celebrates victory with crowd
Amateur Qualification Routes:
- US Amateur winner and runner-up
- The Amateur Champion
- Asia-Pacific Amateur Champion
- Latin America Amateur Champion
- US Mid-Amateur Champion
- NCAA Division I Champion (new for 2024)
Golfer and caddy on course
Additional Qualification Methods:
- PGA Tour event winners (full-point allocation events)
- Tour Championship qualifiers
- Top 50 in World Golf Rankings (end of previous year)
- Top 50 in World Golf Rankings (week before Masters)
- Special invitations from Masters Committee
Golfer celebrates with trophy
Notable for 2025:
- Bernhard Langer's final Masters appearance
- Special invites extended to Joaquin Niemann and Nicolai Hojgaard
- Brooks Koepka secured through 2028 via 2023 PGA Championship victory
The Masters Committee maintains complete control over invitations and can extend special invites at their discretion, ensuring the tournament maintains its prestigious status while showcasing both established stars and emerging talent.