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Lowest-Ranked Player Brandon Holtz Competes in Masters Tournament

4/10/2026

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Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate agent from Bloomington, Illinois, is competing in the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia after winning the US Mid-Amateur.
He is possibly the lowest-ranked player ever to enter the Masters.
Holtz played his first round with two-time champion Bubba Watson and finished 9-over 81.
Despite the pressure, he remains focused on his real estate job, with a listing going live next week.
He cherishes the experience, sharing moments with his father and children, and feels he has nothing to lose.

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Story summary

Brandon Holtz, a 39-year-old real estate agent from Bloomington, Illinois, is competing in the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia after winning the US Mid-Amateur.
He is possibly the lowest-ranked player ever to enter the Masters.
Holtz played his first round with two-time champion Bubba Watson and finished 9-over 81.
Despite the pressure, he remains focused on his real estate job, with a listing going live next week.
He cherishes the experience, sharing moments with his father and children, and feels he has nothing to lose.