Japan's Ryo Ishikawa will become the second youngest player to appear in The Masters after receiving a special invitation from Augusta National.
He will be 17 years, six months and 23 days when the tournament starts in April. Tommy Jacobs, who played as an amateur in 1952, was five months younger.
"At a young age, Mr Ishikawa has shown the skill and competitiveness to make him a deserving recipient of this invitation," Augusta chairman Billy Payne said.
"We see this as an opportunity to expose an emerging talent on a world stage and fulfil our objective to grow the game.
"I am optimistic that his participation in the Masters will inspire younger players and increase interest in golf in Asia and beyond."
Ishikawa's victory at the 2007 Munsingwear Open KSB Cup as a 15-year-old amateur made him the youngest winner of a main tour event.
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