The 2024 Masters Field- There’s nothing else in the world of sports quite like the Masters. For most, it signals the beginning of spring. The tight shots of the azaleas in bloom, the tree-lined shots of Magnolia Lane leading to the clubhouse, and the piano playing that ditty that we’re so accustomed to as the coverage goes in and out of commercial breaks, Jim Nantz whispering sweet nothings to us as he sends us to Amen Corner for an update.
Full transparency, I’m a sucker for all of it. Like most, I’ve never had the opportunity to attend The Masters, but it’s as close to the top of the bucket list as anything can get for me. By all accounts, time stops when you’re on the grounds at Augusta National. No cell phones. No overpriced vendors. Even the schmucks that yell ‘get in the hole!’ after every tee shot seems to understand that this place is different.
As of this writing, the Masters field is comprised of 89 competitors for the 88th edition of the Masters, representing 23 different countries, competing for one green jacket and the lifetime invitation to come back that comes with it. It’s an exclusive club with just 55 members to date, 18 of whom will be taking part in this year’s tournament. And yes, that includes Tiger Woods.
Augusta National Golf Club is a legendary place, and the course presents a daunting challenge to even the most skilled players. The generous fairways are a welcome sigh🌠t, but they are quickly followed by demanding approach shots and lightning-fast greens with severe slopes.
This combination tests every club in a golfer’s bag while requiring elite levels of mental fortitude on golf’s greatest stage. Success at Augusta National favors players who are in peak form, have a history of playing well here, and possess a well-rounded skillset. Distance off the tee, long-iron accuracy, creativity with their short game, and an ability to score on par-5s are all crucial.
Beyond the specific shot requirements, the course is a masterpiece of design. The elevation changes, hole routing, and risk-reward options contribute to its strategic depth. Amen Corner, a particularly difficult stretch of holes, is legendary for its ability to make or break a golfer’s round.
The green complexes, with their treacherous slopes, are another iconic feature that demands precise shot-making. While Augusta National is a long course by the numbers, the fairways are d♉el🌳iberately mowed in a way that makes it play even longer. Despite the challenge, golfers can employ strategic shot selection to play for par or take on more risk for birdie opportunities on most holes.
I could wax poetic about the “tradition unlike any other,” but let’s take a look at this year’s Masters field.
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Below is a list of this year’s Masters field, along with their Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR), notes on their history at Augusta, and a quick nugget regarding their recent form.
The “Last 5 Masters Finishes” show the most recent first (2023-2019), but if a golfer hasn’t played in every recent event but played previously, their past appearances are listed in order.
2024 Masters Field – Players Guide
Ludvig Åberg
Current OWGR: 9th
Best Finish At The Masters: n/a
Last 5 Masters Finishes (2023-2019): debutant
Ludvig Åberg is in the Masters field for the first time, marking his first appearance in a major championship. It’s rare for someone to rank inside the top 10 in the OWGR’s before appearing in their first major, but the 24-year-old Swede is a rare talent.
In September, Åberg notched his first DP World Tour victory in Switzerland at the Omega European Masters. He then played a pivotal role in the European Ryder Cup team’s victory over the United States in Italy. Capping off a whirlwind year, Åberg secured his first PGA Tour win on American soil at the RSM Classic in November.
An eighth-place finish at The PLAYERS marked his fifth-straight T25 or better finish. His driver is such a weapon, and his iron play has been consistently strong as Åberg has gained strokes on approach (SG: APP) in 12 of his past 13 measured events. Being in the Masters field for the first time is a daunting task, but it’ll shock no one if Åberg is competitive out of the gate.
Byeong Hun An
Current OWGR: 42nd
Best Finish At The Masters: T33 (2017)
Last 5 Masters Finishes: -, MC, 33, MC, MC
It’s crazy to think that Ben An made his debut in the Masters field as a teenager back in 2010. This is his fifth Masters start, his first trip to Augusta National since the November 2020 edition, and he’s only found the weekend in one of his four previous starts.
A poor 2021 pushed Ben An to the Korn Ferry Tour for the 2022 season, but he earned his way back onto the PGA Tour and has finished inside the top 20 in 12 of his 39 starts over the past two seasons. He’s still looking for his first PGA Tour win, though he’s been in the mix a handful of times, including a playoff loss at this year’s Sony Open in January.
An has a game well-suited to compete here if all systems are firing together, with plus distance and an adept short game on and around the green. I don’t see a winner coming from down the board like this, but his first T20 finish at this event is clearly in play, given his form.
Akshay Bhatia
Current OWGR: 34th
Best Finish At The Masters: n/a
Last 5 Masters Finishes: debutant
Akshay Bhatia survived a back-9 28 from Denny McCarthy and a fist-pump-induced dislocated shoulder on the 72nd hole, taking down the Valero Texas Open and punching his t🌳icket to this year’s Masters field. Bhatia is just 22 years old, and in the Masters field for the very first time, but as you’ve likely heard, this is not the first time he’s compet🐎ed on the ANGC property. Back in 2014, Akshay competed in the Drive, Chip, and Putt National Finals, held annually at Augusta, and he’s the first competitor to earn their way back into the Masters field.
As is the case with any young golfer, Bhatia⭕’s week-to-week performance remains a bit volatile. The🤡 Valero win was his 10th start this season, and he’s finished T17 or better in six of the 10 starts. The other four starts, Bhatia’s failed to see the weekend.
I expect Bhatia to play well again. He’s led the field in greens in regulation % in each of his past two starts, finishing second in SG: APP last week in Houston, and he led the field in San Antonio. He’s among the top 10 in the field in total driving, with a strong mix of distance and accuracy. His bag is deep; he can work the ball both ways and his short game is much improved. He’s a sneaky look in the top debutant market in this Masters field despite other elite options like Wඣyndham Clark and Ludvig Aberg.
