The 2008 Masters Golf Tournament Special Invitees

Being the premier in golf tournament in the United States, The Masters Golf Tournament held every year in Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia is simply a spectacular event in golf history. This is the most ideal tournament for all golfers who want to be popular and successful in the field of golf.

The venue itself, Augusta National, is an excusive private golf club famous for its rich natural beauty and picturesque views. The holes are even named after flowering trees and shrubs that are in full bloom during The Masters.

This year, The Masters Golf Tournament will be contested on April 7-13. With only a few weeks before this major competition, tickets are almost sold out to the general public. Meanwhile, those who cannot afford to watch The Masters in Augusta National may watch it live on television like in ESPN.

The tickets to The Masters Golf Tournament are very hard to come by and it’s no wonder that getting into the list of invitees is just as difficult. Players to The Masters are invited by The Master Golf Tournament committee and that’s the only way for one to be included in the competition.

At present, there are 87 golfers who have earned an invitation to compete in the 2008 Masters Golf Tournament. These golfers are invited based on qualifications set by The Masters Committee which they were qualified.

Their bases for qualifications include Masters tournament Champions (Lifetime), Us Open Champions (Honorary, non competing after 5 years), British Open Champions, (honorary, non competing after 5 years), and PGA Champions (Honorary, non competing after 5 years)

On the other hand, Winners Of The Players Champion last 2006 and 2007, current US Amateur Champion (6-A) (Honorary, non competing after 1 year) and the runner-up (6-B) to the current US Amateur Champion are likewise invited.

In addition, Current British amateur Champion (Honorary, non competing after 1 year), current US Amateur Public Links Champion and the first 16 players including ties, in the 2007 Master Golf Tournament.

Meanwhile, the first 8 players, including ties, in the 2007 US Open Championship, the first 4 players, including ties, in the 2007 British Open Championship, and the first 4 players, including ties in the 2007 PGA Championship are also invited.

Furthermore, other invitees include the 30 leaders on the Final Official PGA Tour Money List for 2007 Winners of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship, from previous Masters to current Masters, those qualifying for the season-ending 2007 Tour Championship, the 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2007, the 50 leaders on the Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior during the 2008 Masters Tournament.

With all the top golfers from across the globe competing for the prestigious Masters title and the famous Green Jacket, The 2008 Masters Golf Tournament will be an exciting event for all to see. For master's badges, housing and hospitality call 404-444-4444.