Win the Masters Tournament as a previous champion
Win the U.S. Open
Win The Open Championship
Win the PGA Championship
Win the Players Championship
Win an Olympic gold medal in golf
Win the U.S. Amateur Championship
Finish runner-up in the U.S. Amateur Championship
Reach the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur Championship
Win the British Amateur Championship
Reach the semifinals of the British Amateur Championship
Win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship
Win the Latin America Amateur Championship
Win the U.S. Mid-Amateur Championship
Reach the quarterfinals of the U.S. Amateur Championship
Earn an invitation through special exemption from Augusta National Golf Club
Be among the top finishers in selected major championships and official events recognized by Augusta National
Maintain a high enough world ranking to receive an invitation
Qualify through amateur or professional pathways recognized by Augusta National Golf Club