Augusta National announced Wednesday that Joaquin Niemann and Nicolai Hojgaard have received special exemptions to play in the 2025 Masters. Hojgaard, 23, finished T-16 at Augusta National last spring in his Masters debut.

Augusta National Chairman Fred Ridley announced Wednesday that LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann and 2023 Ryder Cup star Nicolai Højgaard received invitations to compete in the 2025 Masters Tournament. This year’s Masters will mark Niemann’s fifth straight appearance at Augusta National,

Augusta National has confirmed the recipients of its special invitations for the 2025 Masters, with LIV Golf star Joaquin Niemann and European Ryder Cup winner Nicolai Hojgaard receiving the good news

LIV Golf's Joaquin Niemann was among two golfers who accepted a special invitation to compete in this year's Masters as part of the tournament's tradition of inviting leading international players who are not otherwise qualified for the event.