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 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 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.
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 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 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 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 at the 2023 Masters. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Network)
It’s at my parent’s house but I…
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