Are You A Masters Mastermind? Test Your Knowledge Of Golf’s First Major
The Masters Tournament, held annually at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, is steeped in rich history and tradition.
From its iconic green jacket to the breathtaking beauty of the course, the Masters captivates golf enthusiasts worldwide.
Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of Masters trivia, exploring little-known facts and surprising anecdotes that will test your knowledge and deepen your appreciation for this legendary event.
1. Who is the youngest Masters champion?
a. Tiger Woods
b. Jordan Spieth
c. Gene Sarazen
a. Tiger Woods
In 1997, at the tender age of 21, Tiger Woods etched his name into golf history by becoming the youngest Masters champion ever. His dominant performance, winning by a record-breaking 12 strokes, showcased his prodigious talent and set the stage for a career that would redefine the sport of golf.
2. Who holds the 72-hole scoring record at the Masters?
a. Tiger Woods
b. Jordan Spieth
c. Dustin Johnson
c. Dustin Johnson
In 2020, amidst unprecedented challenges, Dustin Johnson achieved a remarkable feat at the Masters Tournament. With a commanding performance, Johnson set a new 72-hole scoring record of 268, shattering the previous mark held by Tiger Woods and Jordan Spieth.
3. Who hit what became known in golf as the “shot heard ’round the world?”
a. John Daly
b. Bubba Watson
c. Gene Sarazen
c. Gene Sarazen
In the 1935 Masters Tournament, Gene Sarazen etched his name in golf lore with his iconic “shot heard ’round the world.” On the par-5 15th hole, Sarazen holed a 4-wood from 235 yards for an incredible double eagle, propelling him into a playoff, which he won, securing his place in Masters history.
4. Who is the only player to post all four rounds in the 60s at the Masters?
a. Lee Westwood
b. Cameron Smith
c. Tom Watson
b. Cameron Smith
In 2020, Cameron Smith accomplished a remarkable feat at the Masters Tournament, becoming the first player in history to shoot four consecutive rounds in the 60s. His rounds of 67, 68, 69, and 69 showcased his consistency and skill, etching his name in the record books and cementing his place among the game’s elite.
5. Who holds the record for most consecutive rounds in the lead at the Masters?
a. Jack Nicklaus
b. Jordan Spieth
c. Arnold Palmer
b. Jordan Spieth
Jordan Spieth’s dominance at the Masters Tournament is underscored by his incredible record of leading the field for seven consecutive rounds, spanning from 2015 to 2016 and including his wire-to-wire victory in 2015 and he near back-to-back win in 2016 when he lost to Danny Willett.
6. Who has finished runner-up at the Masters the most times without ever winning?
a. Greg Norman
b. Chris DiMarco
c. Tom Weiskopf
c. Tom Weiskopf
Tom Weiskopf’s legacy at the Masters Tournament is one of heartbreaking near-misses. The talented golfer holds the record for the most runner-up finishes at Augusta National without ever donning the coveted green jacket, having finished second an astonishing four times (1969, 1972, 1974, and 1975). Despite his exceptional play, victory eluded Weiskopf, leaving him as one of the greatest players never to win the Masters.
7. Who was the last player outside the top 25 in the world ranking when he won the Masters?
a. Charl Schwartzel
b. Danny Willett
c. Tiger Woods
a. Charl Schwartzel
In 2011, Charl Schwartzel defied expectations and made Masters history by becoming the most recent player to win the tournament while ranked outside the top 25 in the world. Entering the event as the 29th-ranked golfer, Schwartzel’s stunning victory, highlighted by his closing four birdies, proved that underdogs can triumph on golf’s grandest stage.
8. Who played in the most Masters before finally winning?
a. Phil Mickelson
b. Mark O’Meara
c. Sergio Garcia
c. Sergio Garcia
Sergio Garcia’s journey to a Masters victory was a testament to perseverance. The Spaniard set the record for most appearances at Augusta National before finally claiming the green jacket in 2017, his 19th attempt. Garcia’s emotional playoff win over Justin Rose ended his long wait and silenced critics who had questioned his ability to win a major championship.
9. Name the first left-handed winner of the Masters.
a. Phil Mickelson
b. Mike Weir
c. Bubba Watson
b. Mike Weir
In 2003, Mike Weir made history by becoming the first left-handed golfer to win the prestigious Masters Tournament. The Canadian’s playoff victory over Len Mattiace broke through a long-standing barrier and opened the door for future southpaw champions at Augusta National, proving that excellence in golf knows no dominant hand.
10. Name the only Masters champion who started the final round out of the top 10?
a. Jack Burke Jr.
b. Art Wall
c. Nick Faldo
b. Art Wall
In 1959, Art Wall Jr. accomplished a remarkable feat at the Masters Tournament. Starting the final round in a tie for 13th place, six strokes behind the leader, Wall mounted a stunning comeback. His closing round of 66 propelled him to victory, making him the only Masters champion to win after starting the final round outside the top 10.
11. Who won the first Masters?
a. Gene Sarazen
b. Bobby Jones
c. Horton Smith
c. Horton Smith
In 1934, Horton Smith etched his name in golf history by winning the inaugural Masters Tournament, then known as the Augusta National Invitation Tournament. Smith’s victory at the fledgling event laid the foundation for what would become one of the most prestigious and iconic tournaments in the world of professional golf.
12. Who was the first player to shoot 63 at the Masters?
a. Greg Norman
b. Nick Price
c. Gary Player
b. Nick Price
In 1986, Nick Price made Masters history by becoming the first player to shoot a 9-under-par 63 at Augusta National Golf Club. Price’s record-breaking round, which included nine birdies and no bogeys, set a new standard for excellence and showcased the immense skill required to tame the challenging course.
13. Name the player who finished runner-up at the Masters to Jack Nicklaus and to Tiger Woods
a. Tom Lehman
b. Tom Kite
c. Jay Haas
b. Tom Kite
Tom Kite’s Masters career is marked by the distinction of being the only player to finish runner-up to both Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods. In 1986, Kite witnessed Nicklaus’s legendary sixth Masters victory, and then in 1997, he watched as a young Tiger Woods claimed his first green jacket, cementing Kite’s unique place in Augusta National history.
14. Who is the oldest Masters champion?
a. Raymond Floyd
b. Jack Nicklaus
c. Tiger Woods
b. Jack Nicklaus
In 1986, at the age of 46, Jack Nicklaus defied the odds and became the oldest golfer to win the Masters Tournament. His remarkable victory, which included a stunning back-nine charge, solidified his status as one of the greatest players in golf history and proved that age is no barrier to success at Augusta National.
15. Who holds the Masters record for largest final-round comeback?
a. Jack Nicklaus
b. Jack Burke Jr.
c. Nick Faldo
b. Jack Burke Jr.
Jack Burke Jr.’s victory at the 1956 Masters Tournament was one for the ages. Starting the final round eight strokes behind leader Ken Venturi, Burke mounted an incredible comeback, shooting a brilliant 1-under-par 71 to win by a single stroke. His eight-shot rally remains the largest final-round comeback in Masters history, a testament to Burke’s unwavering determination and skill.
16. Name the last player to win the Masters on his first attempt?
a. Fuzzy Zoeller
b. Trevor Immelman
c. Larry Mize
a. Fuzzy Zoeller
In 1979, Fuzzy Zoeller accomplished a feat that has not been matched since: winning the Masters Tournament on his first attempt. Zoeller’s playoff victory over Tom Watson and Ed Sneed made him the first rookie to don the green jacket since Gene Sarazen in 1935, a testament to his exceptional skill and composure on golf’s biggest stage.
17. Who was the only player to lose in a playoff twice at the Masters?
a. Ed Sneed
b. Ben Hogan
c. Ken Venturi
b. Ben Hogan
Ben Hogan’s Masters record is marked by the unfortunate distinction of being the only player to lose in a playoff twice at Augusta National. In 1942 and 1954, Hogan found himself in sudden-death playoffs, only to be denied victory on both occasions. He would win a pair of green jackets, however, in 1951 and 1954.
18. Who is the only British Open champion to have never posted a round under par at the Masters?
a. John Daly
b. Todd Hamilton
c. Bobby Jones
c. Bobby Jones
Bobby Jones, the legendary amateur golfer and co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club, holds a unique record in Masters history. Despite his numerous achievements, including winning the British Open, Jones remains the only champion of that event to have never posted a round under par at the Masters Tournament.
