Thriston Lawrence's heartfelt response to his maiden Masters invitation: "Never stop dreaming"

Thriston Lawrence received his first-ever invitation to compete in one of golf's most prestigious tournaments - the Augusta Masters. The South African star took to his social media platform to express his gratitude and joy over the milestone.

In an Instagram post shared on Tuesday, Thriston gave his fans a view into the experience as he held up the iconic green envelope from Augusta National Golf Club. Lawrence took a moment to reflect on how far he's come in his career and the significance of the achievement. The wholesome post was captioned:

"Christmas came early, in the form of a little green envelope ✉️🎄⛳️ Last year this time I thought about how great it would be to get one of these. I knew it was coming, one day! A knock on the door, and this in my hand, I know now that anything is possible. When you miss out on something it can seem so final - like it will never happen. Here I am, a year later, with my name on a Masters Invite. I hope you NEVER stop dreaming and working towards whatever your ‘green envelope’ is! Grateful to God, family, friends, fans and sponsors for backing me - Augusta here we come @theunisbez 🏌🏻"

Here's a look into the 28-year-old beaming with joy upon receiving the invite (via Instagram @lawrencethriston):

The PGA Tour star's heartfelt words and message of inspiration left golf enthusiasts worldwide in awe of his career. After turning professional in 2014, Lawrence didn't see a win until the Vodacom Origins in 2019.

The invitation comes after years of dedication and hard work paying off and serves as a reminder of hope for young golfers around the globe. Lawrence is set to join the likes of Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry, among others in the field for the 2025 Augusta Masters in April.

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Thriston Lawrence's 2024 PGA Tour Results Explored

Thriston Lawrence made seven appearances on the PGA Tour this year. With two cuts made, he recorded one finish in the top 25 and one in the top ten.

The 28-year-old ended the year ranked 45th on the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) and made $896,350 in official earnings on the course.

Here's a look into the South African golfer's results for the 2024 PGA Tour season (via PGA Tour):

• Corales Puntacana Championship - CUT (2 under par) [71 - 71]
• Zurich Classic of New Orleans - CUT (6 under par) [66 - 72]
• Myrtle Beach Classic - T36 (8 under par) [70 - 67 - 70 - 69]
• PGA Championship - CUT (11 over par) [75 - 78]
• Genesis Scottish Open - CUT (2 under par) [71 - 67]
• Open Championship - 4th place (6 under par) [71 - 74 - 65 - 68]
• 3M Open - CUT (7 over par) [75 - 74]