The 2025 Masters Tournament is set to feature five amateur golfers, who, in addition to the tournament winner, will also have a chance to end up in Butler Cabin after the final round. The low amateur in the field will have the opportunity to sit across from Jim Nantz and Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley, continuing a tradition that has seen notable amateurs such as Bryson DeChambeau, Patrick Cantlay, and Tiger Woods in recent years. This year’s five amateurs include Jose Luis Ballester, Noah Kent, Hiroshi Tai, Evan Beck, and Justin Hastings.
Jose Luis Ballester earned his spot in the Masters field by winning the 2024 U.S. Amateur, becoming the first Spaniard to do so. With top-20 odds of 12-1, Ballester will be looking to continue the success of Spanish players at Augusta National, following in the footsteps of legends such as Seve Ballesteros and Sergio Garcia. Noah Kent, who transferred from Iowa to Florida, secured his place in the tournament as the runner-up in the 2024 U.S. Amateur. Kent’s game has impressed many, including Rory McIlroy, and he will be representing the Florida Gators at Augusta National.
Hiroshi Tai, the winner of the 2024 NCAA individual title, will be making history as the first player from Singapore to compete in the Masters. With top-20 odds of 28-1, Tai will be looking to follow in the footsteps of Georgia Tech alum Matt Kuchar. Evan Beck, winner of the U.S. Mid-Am at the age of 34, will be the oldest amateur in the field. Beck, who won the 2024 edition of the U.S. Mid-Am, will be competing in his first major championship at the Masters, with top-20 odds of 12-1.
Justin Hastings, winner of the 2025 Latin American Amateur, secured the final amateur spot in the Masters field. The San Diego State star will be representing the Cayman Islands, following in the footsteps of Aaron Jarvis. Despite the small number of golfers in the Cayman Islands, Hastings has proven himself with a strong finish at the Mexico Open. Over the past 30 years, notable low amateurs at the Masters have included Tiger Woods, Sergio Garcia, and Hideki Matsuyama, highlighting the significance of earning the low amateur honors at Augusta National.
