Congratulations to Ryan Gerard ’17 on making the cut at The Masters!

Leading up to his Augusta National debut, Fried Egg Golf is publishing a multiple-episode article series.

Episode 1

"Gerard took the path less traveled to punch a ticket to Augusta. For those unfamiliar with the qualification criteria for a Masters invitation, one avenue is finishing the previous calendar year inside the top 50 in the Official World Golf Ranking."

Episode 2

“I was so much more nervous than I thought I was going to be,” Gerard said after the round. “I was like ‘Oh, it's not that bad. I've played majors before. This isn't too crazy.’ Then I got up there and we're sitting there for a little bit longer…I probably got to the tee a little bit earlier than I should have because then I was waiting for a while.” 

Episode 3

"Ryan Gerard is on to the weekend in his Masters debut. He opened with consecutive even-par rounds, carding a 72 on Friday that featured nine straight pars on his opening side before making two bogeys and two birdies on the second nine."

Episode 4

"Ryan Gerard didn't have the Sunday he hoped for at the 2026 Masters, shooting a final round 5-over-77 to finish 1 over for the week and tied for 38th place. Nevertheless, on his drive Monday morning from Augusta to Hilton Head, he hopped on the phone to debrief a disappointing Sunday, discuss what he learned about Augusta National, and reflect on his Masters debut."

Follow along for more via Fried Egg Golf.

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