2012 Masters Field Is Shaping Up

Courtesy of Shannon Hurst Lane MASTERS TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN BILLY PAYNE announced on Tuesday that 104 players have been invited to the 2012 Masters scheduled for April 2-8. Of those invited, 92 are expected to compete, including six amateurs and 14 first-time participants.Two opportunities still remain to qualify for an invitation to the 2012 Masters: 1) win a PGA Tour event that awards a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship prior to the 2012 Tournament; 2) finish in the top 50 of the Official World Golf Ranking published during the week prior to the Masters.The 2011 Masters had a field of 99 players. South African Charl Schwartzel secured his first Green Jacket by birdieing the final four holes to win by two over Jason Day and Adam Scott.The 2012 tournament will be the 76th playing of the Masters.2012 Masters InviteesThe number(s) after each name indicates the basis of qualification. The Masters Committee, at its discretion, also invites international player...