There were 5 amateurs in the 2025 Masters field. How many made the cut?
Amateurs are a big part of the celebrated history at the Masters, and this year there have been plenty of storylines related to the ams.
Josele Ballester had plenty of moments Thursday, from his hat to peeing in Rae's Creek. Noah Kent hit his opening tee shot 377 yards. Hiroshi Tai was the clubhouse leader for the ams after a birdie on 18 to finish his first round.
However, it was not a week for the amateurs. Their experience at Augusta National Golf Club this year is over.
Here's a look at how the amateurs finished at the Masters.
Which amateurs made the cut at the 2025 Masters?
No amateur made the cut at the 2025 Masters. The last time that happened was 2022.
Which amateurs missed the cut at the 2025 Masters?
Justin Hastings: 4 over
Hiroshi Tai: 6 over
Evan Beck: 9 over
Josele Ballester: 10 over
Noah Kent: 11 over
Who won low amateur honors at the 2024 Masters?
Neal Shipley, the 2023 runner-up at the U.S. Amateur, won the Silver Cup last year. He also played the final round with Tiger Woods and beat the five-time major champion.
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