Any visit to Augusta National is special, but a first trip down Magnolia Lane is something every professional player will remember forever.
But what do players do with their first invitations from Augusta National? Depends on the player.
Some players like Justin Thomas and Will Zalatoris got theirs framed. The less sentimental types like Stewart Cink, Billy Horschel and Brian Harman couldn’t tell you where theirs went. A few players don’t even read them anymore.
In the latest edition of Golfweek’s 2024 Masters Survey, we asked past champions and competitors in this year’s field what they did with their first Masters invitations (and some of the responses may surprise you).
Harris English
Harris English talks with his caddie Eric Larson during the final round of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
I save them all. Getting that around Christmas is such a good feeling to know you’re in it. Hopefully when I’m 60 years old I can frame them all or something.
Billy Horschel
Billy Horschel follows his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
I don’t know. I’m not a big memorabilia guy.
Gary Player
Honorary starter Gary Player tees off during the first round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network)
I’ve kept some but I believe the first was donated to charity.
Brian Harman
Brian Harman putts on the first green during the first round of the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Andrew Davis Tucker-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
I’m not a sentimental guy. I remember how I felt when I got it but I didn’t frame it or anything.
Keegan Bradley
Keegan Bradley tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
I have them all in a drawer. Half the time I don’t even open them.
Justin Thomas
Justin Thomas follows his shot on the 18th green during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 09, 2022 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
I have it framed in my office.
Cameron Young
Cameron Young at the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network)
It’s at my parent’s house but I couldn’t tell you where.
Kevin Kisner
Kevin Kisner tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network
It’s in a frame in my mom’s house.
Gary Woodland
Gary Woodland tees off on the fifth hole during the first round of the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Network)
I don’t even know if I still have it.
Kevin Streelman
Kevin Streelman waves to the crowd after putting on the second green during the second round of the 2016 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports)
Framed and hanging in my golf room.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick reacts on the first green during the first round of the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
They are all together and I’ve been meaning to get them framed.
Matt Kuchar
Matt Kuchar chips onto the second green during the first round of the 2021 Masters. (Photo: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Sports)
My mom has it in an album she made.
Padraig Harrington
Padraig Harrington walks down the fairway on the second hole during a practice round prior to the 2022 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club. (Photo: Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
I never saw it. I think it went to my manager.
Rickie Fowler
Rickie Fowler walks on the second hole during the third round of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2019 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
I don’t know where it is.
Tony Finau
Tony Finau plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the second round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Michael Madrid-USA TODAY Network
Not the invite but I framed the check from my first Masters and the four scorecards and have it hanging in my trophy room.
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland squats next to his bag as he looks at his yardage book on the 11th hole during the first round of The Masters golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Network
I took a picture of it, that’s about it.
Stewart Cink
Stewart Cink putts on the No. 3 green during the first round of the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Kyle Terada-Augusta Chronicle/USA TODAY Sports)
I’m not sentimental like that.
Will Zalatoris
Will Zalatoris reacts on the second tee during the third round of the 2021 Masters at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
I framed it. I have both of them in my office at home.
