Iconic Masters images

We look back at some of the most memorable Masters images in recent times from Augusta National

Greg Norman 1996 Masters
Greg Norman endured one of the most heart-rending major collapses at the 1996 Masters
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Neil Tappin
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We look back at some of the most memorable Masters images in recent times from Augusta National

1987 - Larry Mize chips in from 140 feet away to win the the Masters in a playoff over No.1 Greg Norman. It was only the second career win for Mize.

1986 - "Yes Sir!" Jack Nicklaus sinks the 18 footer for birdie on 17 to secure his sixth Masters jacket. At 46, he's the oldest winner at Augusta.

1988 - Tied for the lead on 18, Scotsman Sandy Lyle sticks one within 10 feet from the fairway bunker. He would tap in to secure his second major title.

1989 - In the second hole of a playoff, Nick Faldo secures Masters victory. He defeated Steve Hoch who missed a two-foot put on the first playoff hole that would've won the jacket.

1991 - For the fourth straight year, a UK golfer wins the Masters. Tied with two others on the 72nd, Ian Woosnam outlasts the field, and drains his par putt for the victory.

1996 - Another heart-wrenching collapse for Aussie Greg Norman. Norman gives away a five stroke lead on Sunday to lose by five strokes to Nick Faldo.

1997 - The putt that started an era. Tiger Woods lights up Augusta shooting a Masters record -18. He became the youngest (21) and first non-white player to win the tourney.

2005 - Possibly the best chip in Masters history. Tiger aims 20 feet left of the hole on a chip. It slowly rolls to the lip of the cup, stops, and dramatically rolls in.

2005 - After a furious Sunday, Tiger and Chris DiMarco go to a playoff. Woods would roar after sinking his birdie putt to win his fourth Masters title.

2013 - Adam Scott makes Australia proud. With the sun setting, Scott drains a 15 foot birdie on the second playoff hole for his first major victory.

2012 - From 155 yards out and deep in the Augusta forest, Bubba Watson hooks a blind shot out of the woods. It ends up within 10 feet to secure Watsons first Masters title.

2010 - Leading by two strokes on the 13th, Phil Mickleson makes the shot of the tournament through a small gap in the trees. He went onto win by three strokes over Lee Westwood.

 

 

 

Neil Tappin
Neil Tappin
Editor

In July 2023, Neil became just the 9th editor in Golf Monthly's 112-year history. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he has also presented many Golf Monthly videos looking at all areas of the game from Tour player interviews to the rules of golf. 

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