28 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1997 Masters, Tiger's historic win
28 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1997 Masters, Tiger's historic win
The 2025 Masters begins in 28 days.
As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years.
Today, it's time to examine the 1997 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 1997 Masters?
Tiger Woods becomes the youngest Masters winner and sets records for lowest 72-hole total and widest victory margin. The then-21-year-old finished at 18 under, a mark that wouldn't be matched again for nearly 20 years. Woods became the first player in Masters history to reach 18 under. It was also the first of 24 consecutive made cuts, which is a streak that continues to this day, the longest of all-time. It was Tiger's first start as a pro at Augusta National. He also started in 40, the highest start by an eventual champion ever.
1997 Masters leaderboard
1) Tiger Woods; 18-under 270
2) Tom Kite; 6-under 282
3) Tommy Tolles; 4-under 283
4) Tom Watson; 4-under 284
T5) Costantino Rocca, Paul Stankowski; 3-under 285
1997 Masters purse, prize money
Woods won $486,000, and the total purse was $2,732,310.
Who was low amateur at the 1997 Masters?
There was no low amateur in 1997, as none made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 1997
There were no course changes in 1997.
Who won the 1997 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Sandy Lyle won his first of consecutive Par 3 Contests, shooting 5-under 22.
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