Augusta National Golf Club and The R&A on Tuesday announced jointly a plan to align aspects of the qualifying criteria for their acclaimed tournaments, the Masters and The Open. Beginning in 2026, both major championships will invite the winners of select national opens across several international tours.

"The Masters Tournament has long recognized the significance of having international representation among its invitees," said Fred Ridley, chairman of Augusta National. "We, along with The R&A, have a shared commitment to the global game and are proud to work together. Today's announcement strengthens our organizations' collective vision of rewarding top talent around the world who rise to the top of historic national open championships. We hope this formal recognition shines a bright li

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