<P> The Masters has the smallest field of the major championships, with 90--100 players . Unlike other majors, there are no alternates or qualifying tournaments . It is an invitational event, with invitations largely issued on an automatic basis to players who meet published criteria . The top 50 players in the Official World Golf Ranking are all invited . </P> <P> Past champions are always eligible, but since 2002 the Augusta National Golf Club has discouraged them from continuing to participate at an advanced age . Some will later become honorary starters . </P> <Dl> <Dt> Invitation categories </Dt> <Dd> See footnote . </Dd> <Dd> Note: Categories 7--11 are honored only if the participants maintain their amateur status prior to the tournament . </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> See footnote . </Dd>

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