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Masters Expands to 86 Players; Tiger Woods Excluded Again

12/24/2025

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The 2026 Masters field expands to 86 players, with 13 invitations awarded based on Official World Golf Rankings.
Ryan Gerard qualified by finishing runner-up at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, rising from No. 57 to No. 46.
Augusta National changed its criteria, excluding FedEx Cup Fall winners and inviting national-open champions.
Si Woo Kim will make his ninth Masters appearance.
Tiger Woods did not compete in 2025 due to injuries.

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Story summary

The 2026 Masters field expands to 86 players, with 13 invitations awarded based on Official World Golf Rankings.
Ryan Gerard qualified by finishing runner-up at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, rising from No. 57 to No. 46.
Augusta National changed its criteria, excluding FedEx Cup Fall winners and inviting national-open champions.
Si Woo Kim will make his ninth Masters appearance.
Tiger Woods did not compete in 2025 due to injuries.