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The Masters Golf Tournament

History, Facts and Figures for The Masters Golf Tournament

By Brent Kelley, About.com

The Masters, played every year at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., is one of golf's four majors. It is a tournament founded by Bobby Jones and revered by golfers everywhere. Here you'll find tournament history, records and more.

2008 Masters
Trevor Immelman began the final day with a 2-stroke lead and wound up winning by three despite a final-round 75. Immelman's 75 was the best score among the Top 4 players entering the final round, and Tiger Woods, who started the day fifth and shot 72, finished second. It is Immelman's second win on the PGA Tour and first major championship.

Final Top 10
Trevor Immelman, 280
Tiger Woods, 283
Stewart Cink, 284
Brandt Snedeker, 284
Phil Mickelson, 286
Padraig Harrington, 286
Steve Flesch, 286
Miguel Angel Jimenez, 287
Robert Karlsson, 287
Andres Romero, 287

Full Scoreboard (via majorschampionships.com)
Official Web site

Fourth-Round Headlines
A quick turnaround, and a Masters victory for Immelman
Even Woods isn't immune on back nine where almost everything went wrong
Tears say it all as Snedeker's collapse leaves him devastated
Tee shot into water takes Flesch's hopes with it
Mickelson must improve putting before U.S. Open
Strong finish moves Jimenez way up the leaderboard

Photos: 2008 Par-3 Contest

Masters Golf Tournament - Facts & Figures

Masters FAQ
Find answers to frequently asked questions about The Masters golf tournament and Augusta National Golf Club.

Past Champions
Check the list of winners through the years, going back to the first tournament in 1934.
Par-3 Contest Winners

Masters Records
Look through this interesting list of tournament records. You're sure to find some interesting facts.

Masters Golf Tournament - Tickets

How to Get Masters Tickets
How do you go about getting Masters tickets? Hint: you'll need a lot of luck, and a lot of money.

Masters Golf Tournament - Trivia and Lists

Take a Masters Quiz
Are you a trivia buff? Test your knowledge of the Masters golf tournament with these multiple-choice quizzes.

Champions Dinner
What's been on the dinner menu at past Champions Dinners? Here's a roundup of recent offerings.

Best and Worst Lists
Top 5 Players in Masters History
Five Worst Players to Win The Masters
Ten Greatest Players Never to Win The Masters

Masters Golf Tournament - Augusta National and Augusta, Ga.

Photos: Augusta National
It's one of the most-famous courses in the world. Check out a few photos of the home of the Masters golf tournament:
Gallery I | Gallery II

Around Augusta, Ga.
Getting to Augusta, Ga.
Lodging: Where to Stay in Augusta
Dining: Best Restaurants in Augusta

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U.S. Open
British Open
PGA Championship
Ryder Cup
Presidents Cup

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