As the golf world prepares for the 90th Masters Tournament at Augusta National, the focus has shifted from the fairway to a developing situation in Florida involving five-time champion Tiger Woods. We’ll go over that, and the current 2026 Masters field for you as we trend closer to the tournament. Updates as we get closer to Masters Week for you.
Breaking News: Tiger Woods Arrested Following Rollover Crash
On the afternoon of Friday, March 27, Tiger Woods was involved in a two-car rollover accident near his home on Jupiter Island, Florida. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Woods’ vehicle clipped a trailer while attempting a high-speed pass, causing his SUV to roll onto its side.
Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI (Impairment by medication) after refusing a urine test, though authorities confirmed alcohol was not a factor. While Woods reportedly escaped the crash without injury, his status for the 2026 Masters is now in extreme doubt. Before the crash, Woods was still weighing his physical fitness following recent back surgery.
The 2026 Masters Field (Current Invitees)
The Masters field is one of the most exclusive in sports. Below is the current list of players who have qualified and accepted their invitations to Augusta.
Past Champions (Lifetime Invitation)
- Scottie Scheffler (2024)
- Jon Rahm (2023)
- Dustin Johnson (2020)
- Tiger Woods (1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019) – Status: Uncertain
- Phil Mickelson (2004, 2006, 2010)
- Hideki Matsuyama (2021)
Recent Major Winners (5-Year Exemption)
- Bryson DeChambeau (2024 U.S. Open)
- Xander Schauffele (2024 PGA Championship)
- Brooks Koepka (2023 PGA Championship)
- Wyndham Clark (2023 U.S. Open)
The Top 50 OWGR (Masters Qualifiers)
Here’s the top 50 OWGR golfers that qualify for the Masters. We’ll confirm the final list of players once we are closer to Master’s week kicking off for you.
| Rank | Player | Rank | Player |
| 1 | Scottie Scheffler | 26 | Maverick McNealy |
| 2 | Rory McIlroy | 27 | Ryan Gerard |
| 3 | Cameron Young | 28 | Jon Rahm |
| 4 | Tommy Fleetwood | 29 | Si Woo Kim |
| 5 | Xander Schauffele | 30 | Tyrrell Hatton |
| 6 | Matt Fitzpatrick | 31 | Min Woo Lee |
| 7 | Justin Rose | 32 | Shane Lowry |
| 8 | Collin Morikawa | 33 | Sam Burns |
| 9 | Russell Henley | 34 | Patrick Cantlay |
| 10 | Chris Gotterup | 35 | Kurt Kitayama |
| 11 | Robert MacIntyre | 36 | Marco Penge |
| 12 | Sepp Straka | 37 | Daniel Berger |
| 13 | J.J. Spaun | 38 | Nicolas Echavarria |
| 14 | Hideki Matsuyama | 39 | Aaron Rai |
| 15 | Justin Thomas | 40 | Corey Conners |
| 16 | Ben Griffin | 41 | Jason Day |
| 17 | Jacob Bridgeman | 42 | Jake Knapp |
| 18 | Ludvig Åberg | 43 | Matt McCarty |
| 19 | Alex Noren | 44 | Ryan Fox |
| 20 | Harris English | 45 | Michael Brennan |
| 21 | Viktor Hovland | 46 | Brian Harman |
| 22 | Akshay Bhatia | 47 | Nicolai Højgaard |
| 23 | Patrick Reed | 48 | Kristoffer Reitan |
| 24 | Bryson DeChambeau | 49 | Andrew Novak |
| 25 | Keegan Bradley | 50 | Samuel Stevens |
Masters Field: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Will Tiger Woods play in the 2026 Masters? As of March 27, there is no official confirmation. However, following his DUI arrest and rollover crash today, his participation is highly unlikely. Augusta National has not yet released a statement regarding his status.
How many players are in the Masters field? The field typically consists of 85-100 players, making it the smallest field of the four major championships.
When are the Masters pairings and tee times announced? Official pairings are traditionally released on the Tuesday of Masters week (April 7, 2026).
More 2026 Masters Coverage
- 2026 Masters Schedule & TV Guide – How to watch on CBS, ESPN, and Amazon Prime.
- Printable Masters Scorecard – Download our hole-by-hole tracker.
