Golfers who qualify based solely on their performance in amateur tournaments (categories 6–10) must remain amateurs on the starting day of the tournament to be eligible to play.
Past champions expected in the field
Player | Country | Year(s) won |
---|---|---|
Jordan Spieth | United States | 2016 |
Bubba Watson | United States | 2012, 2014 |
Adam Scott | Australia | 2013 |
Charl Schwartzel | South Africa | 2011 |
Phil Mickelson | United States | 2004, 2006, 2010 |
Ángel Cabrera | Argentina | 2009 |
Trevor Immelman | South Africa | 2008 |
Zach Johnson | United States | 2007 |
Tiger Woods | United States | 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005 |
Mike Weir | Canada | 2003 |
Vijay Singh | Fiji | 2000 |
José María Olazábal | Spain | 1994, 1999 |
Mark O'Meara | United States | 1998 |
Bernhard Langer | Germany | 1985, 1993 |
Fred Couples | United States | 1992 |
Ian Woosnam | Wales | 1991 |
Sandy Lyle | Scotland | 1988 |
Larry Mize | United States | 1987 |
Tom Watson | United States | 1977, 1981 |