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Starting in 2026, winners of six national Opens will receive invitations to the Masters and The Open.

The qualifying Opens include the Scottish, Spanish, Japan, Hong Kong, Australian, and South African Opens.

This joint initiative by Augusta National and the R&A aims to increase international representation in both tournaments.

There’s a new pathway into the Masters beginning in 2026.

Augusta National Golf Club and the R&A announced jointly on Tuesday plans to align aspects of the qualification criteria for the Masters Tournament and The Open, awarding invitations to winners and top finishers of select national opens beginning immediately.

Winners of six national Opens will earn exemptions into the Masters and Open: Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Ko

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