Masters 2025: Which LIV Golfers Will Play At Augusta National?

The 2025 Masters will tee off from Augusta National on Thursday, April 10th, 2025 as the world’s best players compete for a chance to win the elusive green jacket. Several players are still hoping to earn their first Masters win, including Brooks Koepka, who has tied for second twice. 

Koepka has been vocal about his goal to win at Augusta and get one step closer to a career grand slam. He currently owns an exemption to play at the Masters through 2028 thanks to his PGA Championship victory in 2024. 

Several other LIV golfers will be in action at Augusta National, many of whom have lifetime exemptions as past winners of the major tournament, including Dustin Johnson, John Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Bubba Watson, and more. 

Below, we’ll uncover which LIV golfers fans can expect to arrive at Augusta National for the 2025 Masters. 

LIV Golfers Playing In The 2025 Masters

Despite the ongoing divide between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, Augusta National has maintained its tradition of inviting past champions and top-ranked players, regardless of their tour affiliation. 

This means several high-profile LIV golfers will be in the field. Along with Koepka, Johnson, and Rahm, other LIV stars expected to compete include Cameron Smith, Patrick Reed, and Bryson DeChambeau—all of whom have previously worn the green jacket or earned major championship victories that guarantee them Masters invitations.

Here is the list of LIV golfers with exemptions to play in the 2025 Masters:

• Bryson DeChambeau (thru 2029)
• Sergio Garcia (lifetime)
• Tyrrell Hatton (thru 2025)
• Dustin Johnson (lifetime)
• Brooks Koepka (thru 2028)
• Phil Mickelson (lifetime)
• Joaquin Niemann (thru 2025)
• Jon Rahm (lifetime)
• Patrick Reed (lifetime)
• Charl Schwartzel (lifetime)
• Cameron Smith (thru 2027)
• Bubba Watson (lifetime)

Will A LIV Golfer Wear The Green Jacket In 2025?

The 2025 Masters promises to deliver unforgettable moments as the game’s biggest stars battle for one of golf’s most prestigious titles.

Every major, one of the most anticipated storylines will be whether any LIV players can contend for the title but the suspense will be at an all-time high at Augusta. In 2023, Mickelson nearly defied the odds and father time, claiming second place at the Masters. 

There has been a lot of debate about whether LIV golf players should be allowed to compete in majors. If a LIV player captures the green jacket, it will only fuel the debate and add more intrigue to golf’s ongoing power struggle.