Georgia Tech’s Hiroshi Tai makes history at the Masters

Hiroshi Tai stepped onto Augusta National’s first tee box not just as a Georgia Tech junior, but as a history-maker. The first Singaporean golfer ever to compete at the Masters, Tai earned his invitation by winning the 2024 NCAA Championship—a feat no one had ever used as a direct ticket to Augusta before.

Tai’s presence at the 2025 Masters wasn’t just personal—it was historic. He became only the fifth Georgia Tech amateur to tee it up at Augusta, and the fourth in the past six years. “It means a lot,” Tai said. “We’ve had a lot of amateurs play in this event… Bobby Jones is a cofounder here, so it means a lot to us.” His path was also unprecedented—no golfer had ever earned a Masters invite solely through an NCAA title. For the Yellow Jackets, this was another feather in a proud amateur golf tradition, following in the footsteps of Matt Kuchar and Andy Ogletree, both former low amateurs.

Despite missing the cut—finishing +6, with the line at +2—Tai’s debut left an impression. He didn’t claim the Silver Cup, awarded to the low amateur, but his performance proved he belonged on golf’s biggest stage. Even with a double bogey on 15 and missed birdie chances, Tai’s journey earned attention far beyond Atlanta or Singapore.

For Georgia Tech fans, Tai’s trip to Augusta isn’t just a memory—it’s a sign of what’s to come. With another year left on The Flats, the junior’s game is still rising. Keep your eyes on Hiroshi Tai. This was just his first Masters. It won’t be his last.