Masters to invite winners of six national opens for 2026
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 2:40 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Augusta National confirmed its decision to invite the winners of six national opens, including the Scottish, Spanish, Japan, Hong Kong, Australian, and South African Opens. This policy reflects the Masters Tournament's ongoing strategy to diversify its invitees and expand its international appeal. The invitations for these winners will allow for a broader representation of golf talent at the prestigious event. This announcement comes ahead of the upcoming Masters, scheduled for April 2026.
- •Augusta National will invite winners of six national opens.
- •National opens included: Scottish, Spanish, Japan, Hong Kong, Australian, South African.
- •The policy aims to internationalize participation in the Masters.
- •Winners will receive invitations for the 2026 tournament.
- 3:38 PMESPN Golf — Masters sticking with plan to invite winners of 6 national opens
"Augusta National announced Monday it is sticking with its plan to invites the winners of six national opens -- the Scottish, Spanish, Japan, Hong Kong, Australian and South African Opens.
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