14 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2011 Masters, Schwartzel birdies 4 straight to win
14 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2011 Masters, Schwartzel birdies 4 straight to win
The 2025 Masters begins in 14 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 2011 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2011 Masters?
South African Charl Schwartzel, in only his second tournament appearance, birdied the final four holes enroute to victory. Schwartzel became the first Masters winner to birdie the last four holes in the final round. He didn't lead after any of the first three rounds. Rory McIlroy held at least a share of the lead after the first three rounds but lost a four-shot lead in the final round after shooting 80 to close. Eight different players held at least a share of the lead on the back nine.
2011 Masters leaderboard
1) Charl Schwartzel; 14-under 274
T2) Jason Day, Adam Scott; 12-under 276
T4) Luke Donald, Geoff Ogilvy, Tiger Woods; 10-under 278
2011 Masters purse, prize money
Schwartzel won $1,440,000, and the total purse was $8,206,521.
Who was low amateur at the 2011 Masters?
Hideki Matsuyama won low amateur honors, shooting 1-under 287 and placing 21st.
Augusta National course changes in 2011
There were no major course changes in 2011.
Who won the 2011 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Luke Donald won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
2011 Masters facts, stats
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