11-03-2025
30 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1995 Masters, Crenshaw's emotional victory
30 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1995 Masters, Crenshaw's emotional victory
The 2025 Masters begins in 30 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 1995 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
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Who won the 1995 Masters?
Texan Ben Crenshaw captured his second Masters title only a week after his mentor, Harvey Penick, passed away. Crenshaw shot 7 under the first two rounds and finished in 7 under on the weekend. He shot 68 in the final round to win his 24th Masters start. Crenshaw birdied Nos. 16 and 17 Sunday to win by a stroke and became the 13th player to win multiple Masters.
1995 Masters leaderboard
1) Ben Crenshaw; 14-under 274
2) Davis Love III; 13-under 275
T3) Jay Haas, Greg Norman; 11-under 277
T5) Steve Elkington, David Frost; 9-under 279
1995 Masters purse, prize money
Crenshaw won $396,000, and the total purse was $2,132,103.
Who was low amateur at the 1995 Masters?
Tiger Woods won low amateur honors, shooting 5-over 293, which was tied for 41st.
Augusta National course changes in 1995
Creek in front of No. 13 green is modified.
Who won the 1995 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Hal Sutton won his only Par 3 Contest in a playoff, shooting 4-under 23.
1995 Masters facts, stats