An invitation to the 2026 Masters is on the line this week in Dubai as amateurs compete in the 2025 Asia Pacific Amateur Championship at Emirates Golf Club. An avenue through which players can access the Masters and The Open through victory, the tournament has been a critical cog in showcasing international talent in both major championship.

That is why it was no surprise when Augusta National Golf Club and the R&A released a joint statement in August announcing an alignment of their invitation criteria centered around national opens. Inviting the winners of the Scottish Open, Spanish Open, Japan Open, Hong Kong Open, Australian Open and South African Open into their majors, the parties heightened the importance of already historic tournaments.

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley discu

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