The question of which LIV Golf players will be teeing it up at Augusta National is one of the biggest conversations heading into the Masters. Despite all the changes in professional golf, the tournament's qualification criteria have remained the same, opening the door for a strong contingent of LIV pros. This article breaks down exactly which LIV golfers are in the field, how they earned their coveted invitations, and what we can expect from them on the hallowed grounds of Augusta.
In total, 13 golfers who now play on the LIV Golf tour will be competing in the 2024 Masters. This impressive number is not the result of any special agreement between the tours, but a testament to these players' past achievements. Augusta National honors its traditions, and the invitations are based entirely on a set list of qualifying criteria. The aformentioned players meet those standards through past victories, high finishes in recent majors, and in one unique case, a special invitation from the tournament committee. To truly understand how the field is comprised, let's look at the primary ways these players earned their spot.
Augusta National has 19 distinct categories for qualification. While some are for amateurs, most focus on sustained, elite performance on the world stage. Think of it like a checklist of excellence. The LIV golfers in the field have primarily checked the boxes related to winning major championships, which a long memory and offer signifigant exemptions.
This is the most revered category. Once you win the Masters, you are invited back for life. It’s the ultimate reward for conquering Augusta, and it ensures the tournament is always connected to its history. This lifetime pass is the reason we'll see several legends of the game, who also happen to be LIV golfers, competing.
Winning one of golf’s other three men’s majors - the PGA Championship, the U.S. Open, or The Open Championship - comes with a five-year exemption into the Masters. This keeps the field filled with players who have recently proven they can win on the toughest stages under the most intense pressure. And, of course, the reigning Masters champion is always back to defend his title.
One of the most common ways PGA Tour players get in is by being ranked in the Top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking at the end of the previous calendar year. This is a tough road for LIV golfers because their events do not currently award OWGR points. This means players have to rely on their standing from before they joined LIV, or by playing well in the few OWGR-sanctioned events they can enter, like on the Asian Tour. Tyrrell Hatton qualified for the 2024 Masters via his OWGR position before he made the move to LIV Golf in early 2024.
The Masters Committee reserves the right to invite international players who do not meet other qualifying criteria. It’s a way to ensure the field includes deserving global players who might be overlooked by the standard system. This year, Joaquin Niemann of Chile was the beneficiary of a special invitation, a reward for his barnstorming travels around the globe chasing wins on the DP World Tour and other recognized tours in a clear effort to prove his competitive form.
Here is a clear, an easy-to-read list of all 13 LIV Golf members playing in this year’s tournament and their primary qualification reason.
As a coach, numbers and qualifications are one thing, but performance is another. The big question is, can these guys contend? The contingent from LIV isn't just a list of names, it's a collection of players with a specific and dangerous skill set perfectly suited for Augusta National.
Of all the courses in the world, Augusta National is the one where experience matters most. No yardage book can tell you that a putt from the back of the 9th green needs to be aimed 20 feet left of the hole, or that the wind swirling at the 12th tee often impacts the treetops and the flag completely differently. This is learned knowledge. It’s a feel that’s built over dozens of rounds in tournament conditions.
Look at the list of LIV players. It's overflowing with this kind of experience. Rahm, DJ, Mickelson, Garcia, Reed, Bubba, Schwartzel - they all a have green jacket in the Champions Locker Room for a reason. They know the lines, they understand the slopes, and most of all, they are comfortable being uncomfortable, which is a requirement at Augusta. Brooks Koepka was a few holes away from winning last year, and Cam Smith has had numerous top-10 finishes. Their comfort level at this specific property is a gigantic advantage that can’t be understated.
The biggest debate continues to be about competitive readiness. The argument against them is that 54-hole, no-cut events with a party-like atmosphere don't adequately prepare a player for the four-day mental and physical grind of a major championship. There's no learning to make a clutch 6-footer on a Friday afternoon just to make the cut. The pressure is different.
The argument for them, however, is equally compelling. A lighter schedule means more rest, better recovery, and more time for focused practice on specific parts of their game that need tuning up for a major championship test. Instead of playing week-in and week-out, they can periodize their training to peak four times a year. Last year, Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson finished T2, silencing many critics and suggesting that for veteran players, being fresh may be more valuable than being in a weekly competitive rhythm.
Success at the Masters boils down to a few core competencies, and many of these LIV players are at the top of the foodchain in these exact areas.
An accomplished group of LIV golfers will play in the 2024 Masters, having earned their invitations primarily through major championship victories and experience. They represent some of the most skilled and Augusta-savvy players in the field demonstrating that an Augusta National, a player’s past performance on golf’s biggest stages reigns supreme.
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