A look at Masters spots up for grabs..

Getting into the 2015 Masters is a done deal for many of the big names in golf. The McIlroy's, Mickelson's, Watson's Stenson's, and Scott's of the world have all earned their place at Augusta in one of the many categories that make up the elite 100 (TBD)  man field, whether as Past winners, which is why guys like Sandy Lyle the 1988 winner and others who were once great have a spot reserved every year, or top amateurs, or winners of a recent major, or a spot in the world's top 50 published during the week prior to the Masters, there are many ways to get in and they are all listed here...http://www.augusta.com/masters/players/qualifications


For today since there are only two full weeks of play left, lets concentrate on the route via the top 50 which is why The Trophee Hassan II this week in Morocco or the Valero Texas Open are crucial to several players.


Here is the official world golf ranking http://www.owgr.com/...
These 5 guys from the European Tour are playing in Morocco, all with a chance to get into the Masters field.
Alexander Levy :

Having made his Major debut at last year’s US PGA Championship, where he finished in the top 30, the Frenchman, winner of both the Volvo China Open and Portugal Masters last year, will need to finish in a two-way tie for second or better at the Trophée Hassan II to break into the top 50 in the world and earn a Masters invite

Andy Sullivan :

He’s won in two of his nine starts so far on The European Tour this season but Andy Sullivan has yet to tee it up in a Major. This well liked Englishman needs to finish second alone or win the Trophée Hassan II to jump into the top 50 from his current position of 61st. It helps him to know he finished second here last season following a final round, -9 63..

Tommy Fleetwood:

He won his first European Tour title in 2013, then enjoyed a breakout year in 2014 with three runner-up finishes along with three other top fives which meant he qualified for the final two Majors of the season, and finished 19th in the Race to Dubai. A Masters invitation would be in the mail with a win this week in Morocco.

Marcel Siem:

This veteran Belgian knows how close you can come to a Masters invitation after winning the Trophée Hassan II in 2013 he looked certain of a place in the top 50. However heartbreak was just across the Atlantic and he watched later that night as strong finishes from Henrik Stenson and Russell Henley meant Siem finished the night ranked 51st and missed out on a Masters invitation by a few points. This time if he wins here again he will be guaranteed of a place in the top 50.

George Coetzee:

Of the above players, none have more Major experience than Coetzee. The South African has played in ten Majors so far with one appearance at Augusta National in 2013. Despite winning the Tshwane Open two weeks ago, Coetzee currently sits at world # 69 and will need a win this week in Morocco to receive a Masters invitation

Honourable mentions:

Ross Fisher is in the Trophée Hassan II field this week and should he win, there is a chance he could be on his way to Augusta. A win would move him to either 48th, 49th or 50th, but he may get bumped by others.

Marc Warren and Francesco Molinari are both in the field at the Valero with a chance of qualifying. Warren, currently world #51, needs to finish 18th or better whilst Molinari, currently 63rd, needs to finish third or better.

For others at the Valero, the only players who can move into the top 50 without winning are Chesson Hadley (No. 56) and Ryan Palmer (No. 62). Everyone else who could make it to the top 50 would have to win.

Bryan Angus (notes from BBC Reuters europeantour.com, pgatour,com)