Golfer Scott Stallings’ Masters invitation strangely goes to the man with the same name: ‘I’m not really kidding’

PGA Tour golfer Scott Stallings has only played in two Masters tournaments and his potential to play in a third was nearly derailed by a mail mishap.

Stallings, who finished tied for 27th at the 2012 Masters, shared on social media that he was looking for the invite “five times a day” when he received an unexpected message.

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Scott Stallings walks the third green at Sea Island Resort on November 18, 2022 in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
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“Hi Scott. My name is also Scott Stallings and I’m from GA. My wife’s name is also Jennifer! Her IG is [redacted]. We have a condo in [redacted] and today I received a FedEx from the Masters inviting me to play in the Master’s (sic) Tournament April 6-9, 2023. I am (100%) sure this is NOT for me. I play but wow!” the message read. “Nowhere near your level. It’s a very nice package complete with everything you need to attend. I think we have some confusion about our names, our wife’s names and geographic location. I can be contacted at [redacted] and I am more than happy to finish this package for you.”

Images in the message showed the invitation and a letter from a Georgia-based event official.

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Scott Stallings lines up for a putt during the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia.

Scott Stallings lines up for a putt during the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2014 in Augusta, Georgia.
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“I’m not really kidding, I promise.”

The golf world was elated by the random fluke.

Stallings has never won a major title. His best result from any major was the 2012 Masters result. He has three PGA Tour wins, most recently at the 2014 Farmers Insurance Open.

Scott Stallings plays his shot from the second tee at Sea Island Resort on November 20, 2022 in St. Simons Island, Georgia.

Scott Stallings plays his shot from the second tee at Sea Island Resort on November 20, 2022 in St. Simons Island, Georgia.
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He has played in five tournaments this season so far. He finished tied for fifth in the unofficial QBE Shootout and tied for 54th in The RSM Classic. In August, he finished second in the BMW Championship.

By Robert Collins

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