Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard and Chile’s Joaquin Niemann have accepted invitations to compete in this year’s Masters, tournament organisers have announced.
Hojgaard, who helped Europe regain the Ryder Cup in 2023, briefly held the outright lead in the third round on his tournament debut last year before finishing 16th.
His twin brother Rasmus will make his debut at Augusta National in April after qualifying by being ranked inside the world's top 50 players. It will be the first time that a pair of twins will compete in the same Masters.
Niemann, who plays mainly on the LIV Golf circuit but won an Asian Tour event in December, also received a special invite last year and finished 22nd.
Masters chairman Fred Ridley said: "In support of Augusta National’s efforts to develop interest in golf globally, deserving international players not otherwise qualified have been invited throughout the tournament’s history.
"The tradition continues as we welcome Nicolai and Joaquin back to the Masters, as both players have showcased their talent while competing around the world. We look forward to their arrival this April."
Meanwhile, United States captain Keegan Bradley has named Kevin Kisner as his third vice-captain for this year's Ryder Cup.
Kisner joins Brandt Snedeker and Webb Simpson in Bradley’s backroom staff for the biennial contest against Europe at Bethpage Black in New York from 26-28 September.
"Kevin is a great addition to our leadership group and will be a trusted voice throughout the coming months and this year’s Ryder Cup," Bradley said.
"His extensive match-play success and strong relationships make him a perfect fit. I look forward to working with him closely as we get ready for Bethpage Black."
Kisner, who won the WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play in 2019 and was twice a runner-up in the event, said: "I am incredibly appreciative of Keegan for this opportunity to help guide the US team at the 2025 Ryder Cup.
"I love match play and the Ryder Cup is one of the greatest events in sports. I cannot wait to be a part of it and look forward to doing everything I can to support Keegan, Webb, Brandt and our talented team in September."
