Masters ’25: Højgaard Twins Make History as First Siblings To Compete

Danish twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard will write their names in golf's record books at Augusta National. No twins have ever stepped onto the fairways and greens at the Masters tournament.

"I think growing up it was very difficult because we were very competitive," said Rasmus in an interview with WRDW?WAGT. "I don't think we supported each other very much back then. We would fight a lot more than saying congratulations."

Their fierce drive pushed them to the top. Through cold mornings and late nights, they sharpened their skills against each other. Now, at Augusta, their unique bond might give them an edge that other players can't match.

Nicolai reflected on their start.

"When we were younger, we learned how to deal with when somebody was playing well and we couldn't talk to each other for days, and that helped a certain amount of really wanting to beat each other," he said.

Time has softened their rivalry. The once-bitter competitors now stand as each other's biggest fans. Their childhood battles have turned into mutual respect and support.

Asked about his brother possibly winning the green jacket, Rasmus cracked a smile.

"Probably be very frustrating," he said. "No, I think it would be very cool. It would be very cool."

This week marks a first at the Masters. While other brothers have walked these fairways, never have twins competed here. Each stroke could lead to an even bigger milestone, a twin claiming the title.

As Thursday's opening round nears, both players aim to turn their shared past into solo glory on golf's grandest stage.