Which LIV Golf players have qualified for the 2025 Masters?

With the Masters Tournament set to launch Major Championship season next week, all eyes will be on Rory McIlroy as he makes his 11th attempt at completing the career Grand Slam.

The Northern Irishman enters Augusta as a strong contender, having enjoyed an impressive start to the season with two PGA Tour victories. However, defending champion Scottie Scheffler and last season’s two-time Major winner, Xander Schauffele, will be eager to stand in his way.

Adding additional spice to the mix is the LIV Golf contingent, who will be looking to make their mark and ruffle a few feathers at the first Major of the year.

With LIV Golf not earning World Ranking points, its players have had to find alternative pathways to qualify, as the Masters field is largely determined by the Official World Golf Ranking.

While notable names such as Dubai resident Adrian Meronk, former Champion Golfer of the Year Louis Oosthuizen, and Ryder Cup veteran Ian Poulter will be absent, 12 LIV players have secured a place at Augusta - one fewer than in 2024.

The self-proclaimed ‘golf scientist’ returns to Augusta National for the ninth time, still searching for his first Green Jacket. A two-time U.S. Open champion, DeChambeau’s power game makes him a fascinating player to watch on Augusta’s hallowed fairways.

DeChambeau once famously declared Augusta National to be a “par 67” for his game due to his extreme distance off the tee. However, he has only broken 67 once in a competitive round at the Masters.

A Masters legend, Garcia makes his 26th start at Augusta, eight years after his emotional victory in 2017. He remains one of the most experienced players in the field and, thanks to his lifetime exemption, will continue driving up Magnolia Lane for years to come.

The 45-year-old named his baby daughter Azalea after the hole at Augusta National where he made a vital par en route to his victory in 2016.

The fiery Englishman makes his ninth Masters appearance, aiming to improve on his tied ninth performance at last year’s edition. Hatton has been a consistent performer in Majors but is still seeking his first Major victory.

If Hatton were to slip into the Green Jacket he would follow in the footsteps of Danny Willett and Sergio Garcia in winning the Dubai Desert Classic and Masters Tournament in the same year.

The 2020 Masters champion returns to Augusta for his 15th appearance, hoping to rediscover the magic that saw him set the tournament scoring record (-20) during his dominant victory.

Johnson’s 2020 Masters win was unique as it was the only edition of the tournament to be played in November due to the pandemic.

The ultimate big-game hunter, Koepka is chasing his sixth Major Championship and first Masters title. After finishing runner-up in 2023, he’ll be eager to finally claim the Green Jacket that has eluded him.

Koepka has finished inside the top two at all four Major Championships.

One of Augusta’s all-time greats, Mickelson tees it up in his 32^nd Masters, still looking to add a fourth Green Jacket to his collection. The 54-year-old stunned the golf world in 2023 with a final-round 65 to finish runner-up.

The World Golf Hall of Fame member is one of eight to win at least three Masters and one of three with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to finish inside the top five at least 12 times at Augusta National.

Jon Rahm returns to Augusta National for the ninth time, aiming to pick up a second Green Jacket after winning his first in 2023. The Spaniard ended up cruising to a four-stroke triumph on what would have been the late, great Seve Ballesteros’ 66th birthday.

The 30-year-old was the first champion since Sam Snead in 1952 to start his first round with a double bogey and go on to win.

One of Augusta’s most polarizing figures, Reed returns to the Masters for the 12th time, looking to add to his 2018 triumph. He has been one of the most consistent performers at the event, racking up three top-10s since his victory.

He won the Masters with a pair of wedges from a new equipment company, Artisan Golf.

The Australian mullet maestro is back for his ninth Masters, seeking redemption after near-misses in 2020 and 2022. He remains one of the best putters at Augusta, a vital trait for any Green Jacket contender.

When Smith finished runner-up at the Masters Tournament in 2020, he became the first player in Masters history to record four rounds in the 60s in a single tournament.

A two-time Masters champion, Watson returns to Augusta for his 17th appearance, still hoping to capture a third Green Jacket. His 2012 victory remains one of the most iconic in tournament history, thanks to his miraculous wedge shot from the trees in the playoff.

The 45-year-old is one of five left-handed Major champions, with Bob Charles, Mike Weir, Phil Mickelson and Brian Harman.

The 2011 Masters champion is back at Augusta for his 16th start, looking to channel the magic that saw him finish with four straight birdies to win his Green Jacket.

Schwartzel’s 2011 victory came exactly 50 years after fellow South African Gary Player became the first international Masters winner.

The Chilean sensation received a special invitation from Augusta National to play this year, just as he did in 2024. With his red-hot form on LIV Golf, he’s looking to make the most of his opportunity.

The Chilean has yet to make a Major breakthrough, with just one top-20 finish in golf’s four Majors.