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2026 Masters Welcomes 22 Debutants, Honors Fuzzy Zoeller

4/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, features 22 debutants.
Jacob Bridgeman (golfer) and Chris Gotterup (golfer) are among the notable entrants.
Bridgeman has finished in the top 20 this season and recently won the Genesis Invitational.
Gotterup is a two-time PGA Tour winner this year and a contender.
This year's Masters marks the first since Fuzzy Zoeller's passing, and Zoeller last won on debut in 1979.

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Story summary

The 2026 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, features 22 debutants.
Jacob Bridgeman (golfer) and Chris Gotterup (golfer) are among the notable entrants.
Bridgeman has finished in the top 20 this season and recently won the Genesis Invitational.
Gotterup is a two-time PGA Tour winner this year and a contender.
This year's Masters marks the first since Fuzzy Zoeller's passing, and Zoeller last won on debut in 1979.