Over the last couple of years, one of the biggest decisions when it comes to playing on the PGA Tour or on the LIV Golf Circuit has been the participation in major tournaments, like the Masters.
That’s especially for those who are not already qualified. There are less opportunities LIV Golf players have as a result of fewer chances to earn world golf ranking points, which is one of the many qualifications to play in the Masters. However, there are other ways to play in the first major of the calendar year, including winning the event.
Going after the iconic green jacket is every golfer’s dream, whether it be a player’s first or their sixth. Putting on the green jacket is symbol of the difficult challenge the course brought after at least 72 holes, in addition to fighting against their competitors to be the one to win after a mentally draining four days.
Here is everything you need to know about LIV Golf players playing in the Masters this week.
Related: Frequently asked LIV questions
Can LIV Golfers play in the Masters?
Dating all the way back to the inaugural tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in 1934, this event has always been by invitation only. As a result, even the LIV Golf Players receive an invitation to the Masters.
Short answer, yes, LIV golf players can play in the Masters. But like everyone else, they have to earn their way.
How many LIV Golf Players will be playing in the 2024 Masters?
There are 13 players from LIV Golf that will be competing in the 2024 Masters, including the reigning champion, Jon Rahm.
In addition, just below Rahm in the 2023 leaderboard, then four-time major champion Brooks Koepka and three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson were the runners-up. In addition, 2018 champion Patrick Reed finished tied for fourth.
Related: How Jon Rahm worked his way to the top as three LIV Golf Players finished in the top 5
Who is playing in the Masters from LIV Golf?
Here are the 13 players competing in the 2024 Masters
- Bryson DeChambeau
- Jon Rahm
- Brooks Koepka
- Phil Mickelson
- Patrick Reed
- Sergio Garcia
- Joaquin Niemann
- Cameron Smith
- Tyrrell Hatton
- Dustin Johnson
- Bubba Watson
- Charl Schwartzel
- Adrian Meronk
How are the LIV Golf Players able to compete at the Masters?
The Masters has 20 different qualifications to compete in their tournament.
In regard to LIV Golf players, seven fulfill the first qualification of being a past Masters champion, which earns a player a lifetime entry into the tournament.
There are others who qualify under the first 12 players, including ties, in the previous Masters Tournament.
Winning another major tournament – U.S. Open, The Open Championship or the PGA Championship – also guarantees a spot, which gives DeChambeau a tee time at one of biggest events of the year.
Speaking of the other three majors, if a player consists of the first four players and ties at either of three major tournaments, they earn a spot at Augusta.
Another way the LIV Golf players have entered the Masters include being one of the top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking for the previous calendar year, which benefitted Adrian Meronk.
The Masters Committee also has the discretion to invite international players not otherwise exempt, which Niemann received his entry.