World No.54 Scott Stallings' invite to the Masters was mistakenly mailed to a different man. -AP
American golfer Scott Stallings' invite to compete at this year's Masters has taken a little longer than expected to arrive after it was sent to another man by the same name.
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Stallings, the world No.54, said he had been checking his mailbox "five times a day" in anticipation of receiving the coveted green envelope when he received a message via social media from his namesake.
"Hi Scott. My name is Scott Stallings as well and I'm from Georgia," the man wrote.
"My wife's name is Jennifer too! I received a FedEx today from the Masters inviting me to play in the Masters Tournament April 6-9, 2023. I'm 100% sure this is NOT for me. I play but wow! Nowhere near your level.
"It's a very nice package complete with everything needed to attend," he said.
"I think we have some confusion because of our names, our wife's names and geographical location."
The man later posted a video showing him feigning disappointment as he mailed the invitation on to the three-time PGA Tour winner.
The 37-year-old pro golfer's best result at Augusta National came in 2012 when he tied for 27th.
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