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In Hong Kong, one of golf’s global grinders finally earned his Masters dream

Golf has taken John Catlin everywhere except one place. But with a runaway win in Hong Kong, he finally earned his ticket to the Masters.

By Josh Schrock · Golf

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:46 PM

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John Catlin won the Hong Kong Open to qualify for his first career Masters appearance.
Catlin posted a final-round 64 to finish at 20 under, securing a five-stroke victory.
The victory also qualified Catlin for the 2027 Open Championship at St. Andrews.

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John Catlin won the Hong Kong Open by five shots on Sunday after shooting a final-round 6-under 64, finishing at 20-under par. The victory earned the American golfer an exemption into the Masters at Augusta National, fulfilling a lifelong career dream.

Under a qualifying pathway created by Augusta National and the R&A, select national open winners secure spots in both the Masters and Open Championship. The Hong Kong Open marks Catlin's sixth career national open victory, adding to his previous DP World Tour and Asian Tour achievements.

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