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Danish Twins Make Masters History as First Siblings to Compete Together

Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard prepare for Augusta National debut, highlighting their unique paths and shared journey in professional golf.

The Højgaard twins did their pre-Masters press conference together on Tuesday.
Nicolai (left) and Rasmus Højgaard (right) will make history at this year's Masters.
Twin brothers Nicolai Højgaard and Rasmus Højgaard of Denmark will become the first set of twins to compete in the same Masters when they tee off on Thursday at Augusta National
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Overview

  • Rasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard will be the first twins to compete together in the Masters tournament, starting Thursday at Augusta National.
  • Rasmus qualified through his top-50 world ranking, while Nicolai received a special invitation following his strong performance at last year’s Masters, where he finished tied for 16th.
  • This marks Rasmus’s Masters debut, while Nicolai returns with experience and valuable lessons from his previous appearance.
  • Both have achieved significant success on the DP World Tour, with Rasmus securing five titles, including the 2024 Irish Open, and Nicolai winning three, most recently the 2023 DP World Championship.
  • Their sibling dynamic has evolved from intense childhood rivalry to mutual support, with the brothers crediting each other for their growth as professional golfers.