5 LIV golfers who might be playing their last Masters tournament in 2023

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The Masters Tournament - Preview Day 3

The Masters golf tournament is one of the most highly anticipated events in the golfing calendar. With its rich history and prestige, the tournament attracts some of the world's best golfers, including those from low-income nations.

However, for some LIV golfers, the 2023 Masters tournament could be their last chance to compete on this coveted stage.


This is the last Masters tournament for these golfers

Here are five LIV golfers who might be playing their last Masters tournament in 2023:

#1 Adem Wahbi (Morocco)

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Porsche European Open - Previews

The Moroccan golfer named Adem Wahbi, who is 46 years old, has twice earned a spot in the Masters tournament. Despite this, he has never made it past the beginner's level in any of the games. It is possible that he will not get another opportunity to compete in 2023.

Adem Wahbi, on the other hand, has experienced both highs and lows throughout his career, and over the course of the last few years, he hasn't really changed all that much. He might as well call it quits if he doesn't take home the Masters trophy in 2023.


#2 Thriston Lawrence (South Africa)

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SDC Championship 2023 - Day Two

Golfer Thriston Lawrence hails from the country of South Africa. He is only 28 years old and has not been a golfer for as long as some of the other players. His victory at the South African Open in 2015 will be remembered, but his play since then has not been particularly impressive.

It's possible that he would have qualified for the Masters tournament if he had satisfied the requirements at some point in 2016. If he has a poor performance in 2023, it will likely be tough for him to compete in the Masters again.


#3 Scott Fernandez (Spain)

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Indoor Golf Group Challenge - Day Two

Scott Fernandez, a Spaniard who is currently 29 years old, has already twice earned a spot in the Masters tournament. His performances in the most recent couple of rounds have been terrible. He never made it past the first round of any competition.

Due to the fact that Fernandez has had health problems in the past, he has not been very good at doing his tasks. If he has a poor showing at the Masters tournament in 2023, it will likely be challenging for him to advance his career.


#4 Gavin Green (Malaysia)

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Magical Kenya Open Presented by Absa - Day Three

Gavin Green, a 28-year-old Malaysian golfer, has enjoyed a fairly successful career thus far. He has competed for Malaysia in international competitions and won a number of tournaments on the Asian Tour.

He was a competitor in the Masters tournament in both 2018 and 2020, but he didn't make much of an impression. If he has a poor performance in 2023, it will likely be tough for him to compete in the Masters tournament again.


#5 Max Schmitt (Germany)

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Rolex Challenge Tour Grand Final supported by The R&A 2022 - Previews

Max Schmitt, a German golfer, is 23 years old at this point in his career. His career has just begun, yet it already seems promising. Since turning professional in 2020, he has had multiple finishes on the European Tour inside the top ten of the rankings.

Nonetheless, despite the fact that he might enter the Masters Tournament at some point in the future, he has never done so in the past. If he does not meet the requirements to compete in the Masters tournament in 2023, it may have a negative impact on his career.


Background

In 2016, the Masters tournament was open to LIVE players who had met all of the requirements. This was the first time this had ever happened. This project is one way to accomplish the fundamental goal of the event, which is to expand the popularity of golf in developing countries, and the tournament itself is one way to accomplish that goal.

Yet, it is possible that some of these players will not be able to continue with the challenge. Nine senior golfers are planning to play in the Masters for the last time in 2023.

The members of the group are as follows: Mark Brown, Adem Wahbi, Thriston Lawrence, Scott Fernandez, Gavin Green, Max Schmitt, Jake McLeod (Australia), Yosuke Asaji (Japan), and Raphael De Sousa (Switzerland).


Conclusion

It is imperative that these five members of the LIV do well at the 2023 Masters. It's possible that they will never have another chance to compete at such a high level again.

Even though several of them have had prosperous careers, they have had a difficult time becoming recognized at the master's level. If they don't have a good showing, there is a chance that they won't be allowed to take part in the competition again, which might be the end of their careers.

The Masters' decision to welcome Legends Invitational (LIV) players was a smart one since it gave those players a great chance to show off their skills while also boosting interest in golf in their home countries.

It will be fascinating to observe whether or not these five golfers are able to make the most of their opportunity at the Masters in 2023 and leave an indelible mark on the game.

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Edited by Yasho Amonkar
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