
11 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2014 Masters, Watson becomes 17th two-time winner
11 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2014 Masters, Watson becomes 17th two-time winner
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The 2025 Masters begins in 11 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 2014 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2014 Masters?
Bubba Watson wins his second green jacket in three years, becoming the 17th player to win the Masters at least twice. Watson was tied with 20-year-old Jordan Spieth heading into the final round but shot 3-under 69 to win by three shots. Watson took the lead for good on Nos. 8-9 with birdies and never looked back.
2014 Masters leaderboard
1) Bubba Watson; 8-under 280
2) Jonas Blixt, Jordan Spieth; 5-under 283
4) Miguel Angel Jimenez; 4-under 284
T5) Rickie Fowler, Matt Kuchar; 2-under 286
2014 Masters purse, prize money
Watson won $1,620,000, and the total purse was $9,014,540.
Who was low amateur at the 2014 Masters?
Oliver Goss won low amateur honors, shooting 10-over 298 and placing 49th.
Augusta National course changes in 2014
After a historic ice storm, the Eisenhower Tree on the 17th hole was removed due to irreparable damage.
Who won the 2014 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Ryan Moore won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 6-under 21.
2014 Masters facts, stats

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