The final line-up for the 2026 Masters is settled with 91 players set to compete, yet several big names were left out of the prestigious tournament. Tiger Woods, who hasn't played in a Major since the 2024 Open, won't be attending after a recent car accident and subsequent arrest. He's announced plans to focus on recovery and won't serve as Ryder Cup captain.
Rickie Fowler also missed the cut, despite a strong start to the year. His T9th finish at the Arnold Palmer Invitational wasn't enough, as a couple of missed cuts kept him out of the top 50 needed for Augusta.
Joaquin Niemann and Tony Finau are other standout absentees. Niemann, a seven-time LIV Golf winner, didn't qualify despite special invitations in previous years. Finau, who hasn't had a Top 10 finish since early 2025, is out for the first time since the 2017 US Open.
Billy Horschel, Will Zalatoris, and other familiar faces like Tom Kim also won't be on the Augusta greens this year.