Joaquin Niemann and Nicolai Hojgaard Receive Special Invitations to 2025 Masters

The Masters extends its tradition of inviting international players, including the first-ever twin competitors, to its April tournament.

Joaquin Niemann of LIV Golf and Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark have accepted special invitations to compete in the 2025 Masters Tournament, scheduled for April 10-13 at Augusta National Golf Club.
This marks Niemann's sixth Masters appearance and second consecutive special invitation; he is currently ranked 71st in the world and has consistently made the cut in his last four Masters starts.
Hojgaard, ranked 60th in the world, will play in his second Masters after an impressive debut in 2024 where he briefly led during the third round and finished tied for 16th.
Nicolai Hojgaard will join his twin brother, Rasmus, marking the first time in Masters history that twins will compete in the same tournament.
Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley emphasized the club’s tradition of inviting global talents not otherwise qualified, continuing efforts to grow international interest in golf.