From the Archives: Master Moments
Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, 1942The Texans posed before Nelson defeated Hogan, 69-70 in the tournament's second playoff.Ben Hogan and Byron Nelson, 1942The Texans posed before Nelson defeated Hogan, 69-70 in the tournament's second playoff.
Arnold Palmer, 1964Arnold Palmer swings his putter like a baseball bat after he rolled in a long birdie putt on 18 for a 2-under-par 70 for a total of 276 and a fourth Masters victory.Arnold Palmer, 1964Arnold Palmer swings his putter like a baseball bat after he rolled in a long birdie putt on 18 for a 2-under-par 70 for a total of 276 and a fourth Masters victory.
Jack Nicklaus, 1965Jack Nicklaus winds up and tosses his ball down the fairway after he putted out to win the 1965 Masters golf Tournament on April 12, 1965. He fired a record score of 271, 17 strokes under par.Jack Nicklaus, 1965Jack Nicklaus winds up and tosses his ball down the fairway after he putted out to win the 1965 Masters golf Tournament on April 12, 1965. He fired a record score of 271, 17 strokes under par.
Roberto De Vicenzo, 1968After an erroneous scorecard cost him the title, Roberto De Vicenzo sits glumly at right, at the Masters Golf Championship, in Augusta, Ga., on April 14, 1968. At the scorer's table are Bob Goalby, center, and Ray Floyd, at left. Tommy Aaron is seen talking to a Masters official on the upper left.Roberto De Vicenzo, 1968After an erroneous scorecard cost him the title, Roberto De Vicenzo sits glumly at right, at the Masters Golf Championship, in Augusta, Ga., on April 14, 1968. At the scorer's table are Bob Goalby, center, and Ray Floyd, at left. Tommy Aaron is seen talking to a Masters official on the upper left.
Jack Nicklaus, 1986Nicklaus could taste victory as his birdie putt tracked toward the cup at No. 17, the deciding stroke on a stunning Sunday.Jack Nicklaus, 1986Nicklaus could taste victory as his birdie putt tracked toward the cup at No. 17, the deciding stroke on a stunning Sunday.
Larry Mize, 1987The native Augustan exploded in celebration after holing a 140-foot chip on the second extra hole to hand Greg Norman his second straight heartbreaking defeat in a major.Larry Mize, 1987The native Augustan exploded in celebration after holing a 140-foot chip on the second extra hole to hand Greg Norman his second straight heartbreaking defeat in a major.
Ian Woosnam, 1991The wee Welshman came up big on the 72nd green, holing a six-foot par putt to beat Jose Maria Olazabal and allow a European to win the green jacket for the fourth straight year.Ian Woosnam, 1991The wee Welshman came up big on the 72nd green, holing a six-foot par putt to beat Jose Maria Olazabal and allow a European to win the green jacket for the fourth straight year.
Ben Crenshaw and Carl Jackson, 1995Crenshaw got comfort from his longtime caddie, Carl Jackson, after claiming his emotional second Masters.Ben Crenshaw and Carl Jackson, 1995Crenshaw got comfort from his longtime caddie, Carl Jackson, after claiming his emotional second Masters.
Nick Faldo and Greg Norman, 1996Nick Faldo and Greg Norman embrace on the 18th hole after an epic battle, which saw Faldo overtake Norman on Sunday.Nick Faldo and Greg Norman, 1996Nick Faldo and Greg Norman embrace on the 18th hole after an epic battle, which saw Faldo overtake Norman on Sunday.
Tiger and Earl Woods, 1997Tiger Woods hugs his father, Earl, after winning the 1997 Masters with a record-breaking 18-under-par score and 12-stroke margin of victory.Tiger and Earl Woods, 1997Tiger Woods hugs his father, Earl, after winning the 1997 Masters with a record-breaking 18-under-par score and 12-stroke margin of victory.
Phil Mickelson, 2004Mickelson's first professional major victory was a long time coming, but the left-hander made it special thanks to a birdie putt on the final hole that lifted everyone's spirits.Phil Mickelson, 2004Mickelson's first professional major victory was a long time coming, but the left-hander made it special thanks to a birdie putt on the final hole that lifted everyone's spirits.
Tiger Woods, 2005Woods' portfolio of electrifying shots followed by robust reactions reached a new high when his chip finally fell in on the 16th hole during a Sunday duel with Chris DiMarco.Tiger Woods, 2005Woods' portfolio of electrifying shots followed by robust reactions reached a new high when his chip finally fell in on the 16th hole during a Sunday duel with Chris DiMarco.