What you Scott?

Who is Scott Gregory? English amateur golfer with high hopes in The Masters 2017 – all you need to know

Find out more about the youngster aiming to burst onto the golfing scene at Augusta National Golf Course in April

THE MASTERS 2017 is now just a matter of days away, with the famous tournament teeing off on April 6.

Before the main event however comes the tradition curtain-raiser - the Par 3 event - following two days of practice rounds.

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Scott Gregory is one of five amateurs to be on the bill at AugustaCredit: Getty Images

Ahead of The Masters, we take a look at a host of players taking part in the 90-strong field, with focus here on Scott Gregory.


Keep up to date with ALL the latest golf and The Masters 2017 news, gossip and rumours.


Find out everything you need to know about Scott Gregory, below...

Who is Scott Gregory?

Scott Gregory will be strutting his stuff at Augusta in AprilCredit: PA:Press Association

Gregory is a British amateur golfer from Portsmouth.

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The Brit is 22-years-old, born on October 1, 1994.

Amateur Gregory will be appearing in only his second major championship having turned out in The Open Championship in 2016 - failing to make the cut.

What has Scott Gregory won?

Scott Gregory won the 2016 Amateur Championship to qualify for The MastersCredit: Getty Images

Gregory is so fresh on the golfing scene, he hasn't even officially broken into the professional game.

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The English ace has three amateur tournament wins - the 2014 Waterford Trophy, the 2016 Amateur Championship and the NSW Amateur.

Brit star Gregory also represented England at the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy.

How did Scott Gregory qualify for The Masters?

Scott Gregory will have the chance to show the US what he can do in AprilCredit: Getty Images

The 22-year-old qualified for the 2017 edition of The Masters thanks to winning the 2016 Amateur Championship.

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The honorary nature of the invite to Augusta means if he doesn't maintain his place as British amateur champion, he won't be invited back next year.

Gregory is one of just five amateurs at the entire tournament in the US.

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