Masters 2026: Amateur Ethan Fang enjoys Augusta debut despite missed cut
Ethan Fang was the low amateur in the Masters field after the first round, but putting woes put him beyond the cutline for the weekend.
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Ethan Fang summed up his first Masters Tournament experience in six words. “I gave it all I had,” the 20-year-old amateur said.
Fang, the reigning Amateur champion, carded a Thursday 74 — the lowest of any of the six non-professional players. On Friday, however, Fang struggled on the greens, including a three-putt bogey from four feet at No. 2.
“That's not a great way to start your round,” Fang said. SCORES: Masters 2026 leaderboard, tee times, videos Fang spent Monday evening in the Crow’s Nest, alongside amateurs Mason Howell and Mateo Pulcini. When asked of his overall experience of the week, Fang said, “If you told me 10 years ago I would be playing in the Masters at 20 years old, I wouldn't believe you at all.
” Now, Fang will return to Stillwater to rejoin his Oklahoma State teammates. “I'm not sure if I'm excited to go back to playing 36 (holes) and carrying (the bag) myself,” Fang laughed. This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Oklahoma State's Ethan Fang enjoys Masters debut despite missed cut