Sixteen past Masters champions will miss 2025 tournament

Many past Masters champions will not be playing at Augusta National in 2025. Winning the Masters gives players a lifetime exemption, but over time, champions often stop competing. This year, 16 former winners will not participate. Each of these champions, however, will still attend the traditions like the Champions Dinner. Tommy Aaron, the 1973 champion, last played in 2005. Charles Coody, who won in 1971, had his final appearance in 2006. Ben Crenshaw, a two-time winner, last competed in 2015. Nick Faldo, with three green jackets, and Raymond Floyd, who won in 1976, both last played in 2006 and 2009, respectively. Trevor Immelman, the 2008 champion, made his last appearance in 2019. Sandy Lyle and Larry Mize last played in 2023, both finishing their career at Augusta in recent years. Jack Nicklaus, a legendary six-time champion, last participated in 2005. Other notable champions not playing this year include Mark O'Meara, Gary Player, Craig Stadler, Tom Watson, Tiger Woods, Ian Woosnam, and Fuzzy Zoeller. Each of these players has made significant contributions to the Masters and will still be part of its celebrations.