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Masters 2026 Field Expands With National-Open Invites; 85 Qualified So Far

Augusta added automatic invites for winners of the Scottish, Spanish, Japan, Hong Kong, Australian, and South African Opens, with Japan Open champ Naoyuki Kataoka now in. “The Masters… recognizes international representation,” chairman Fred Ridley said. Only PGA Tour wins that count toward the Tour Championship qualify—no FedEx Fall exemptions. Tally: 85 qualified, 69 expected to play in April 2026.