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Lowry, Harding officially qualify for Masters via OWGR

Shane Lowry and Justin Harding both qualified for the Masters thanks to their positions in the latest Official World Golf Rankings, bringing the field size for next week's tournament in Augusta to 86.

Lowry and Harding were the only players inside the top 50 this week who didn't start the year in the top 50 and were not otherwise exempt for the season's first major. Lowry began the year at No. 75 but is currently 49th thanks in large part to his win in Abu Dhabi in January, while Harding has moved from 85th to 48th after winning last month in Qatar.