Often referred to as US Masters, qualifying golfers from all over the world are invited every year, not just Americans.
While it may be true that most competing players – and winners – have been American, there are 11 countries in total who have won the major at one point or another in its 87 year history.
The Masters is becoming more diverse than ever. In 2021, players representing 23 different countries have been invited to compete.
Of the 87 players, 46 are international players while just 41 are US nationals.
Carlos Oritz of Mexico and Englishman Joe Long are among a handful of players making their Masters debut this year.
Ahead of the 2021 event, here’s how the winners’ nationalities have been divided up so far:
United States – 62 wins
South Africa – 5 wins
Spain – 5 wins
England – 4 wins
Germany – 2 wins
Scotland – 1 win
Wales – 1 win
Fiji – 1 win
Canada – 1 win
Argentina – 1 win
Australia – 1 win
Gary Player became the first non-American player to win the Masters in 1961.
Player won over 160 professional tournaments on six continents over seven decades and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.
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Nick Faldo became the first non-American to successfully defend his title and win the tournament two years in a row in 1989 and 1990.
The Englishman shares the record for most consecutive wins with two of golf’s biggest legends, Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus.
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