Apr 13

April 13 in Golf History

On April 13 in golf history — 1975: Jack Nicklaus wins fifth Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1975–2025.

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On This Day in Golf

1975 Championship

Jack Nicklaus wins fifth Masters

Jack Nicklaus outlasted Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller by one stroke in a celebrated duel to win the 1975 Masters for his fifth green jacket.

Jack Nicklaus
1980 Championship

Seve Ballesteros wins first Masters

Seve Ballesteros, at 23, won the 1980 Masters by four strokes to become the youngest Masters champion at the time and the first European winner.

Seve Ballesteros
1986 Milestone

Nicklaus's Sunday charge at the Masters

On this Sunday in 1986, Jack Nicklaus's back-nine 30 carried him to his sixth Masters at age 46, one of the most celebrated final rounds in golf history.

Jack Nicklaus
1997 Milestone

Tiger Woods's record Masters Sunday

On this day Tiger Woods completed his 12-stroke, 18-under romp at the 1997 Masters, the most dominant performance in tournament history.

Tiger Woods
2008 Milestone

Trevor Immelman holds off Tiger

Trevor Immelman completed a three-stroke win over Tiger Woods at the 2008 Masters this week for his only major championship.

Trevor Immelman
2025 Championship

Rory McIlroy completes career Grand Slam

Rory McIlroy beat Justin Rose on the first playoff hole to win the 2025 Masters, completing the career Grand Slam as the sixth man to achieve it.

Rory McIlroy