On April 16 in golf history — 1972: Jack Nicklaus wins fourth Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1972–2023.
Jack Nicklaus won the 1972 Masters by three strokes over Bruce Crampton, Bobby Mitchell and Tom Weiskopf for his fourth green jacket.
Jack NicklausGary Player's final-round 64 to win the 1978 Masters from seven shots back remains one of the greatest closing rounds in major championship history.
Gary PlayerVijay Singh won the 2000 Masters by three strokes over Ernie Els, adding a green jacket to his 1998 PGA Championship.
Vijay SinghPhil Mickelson won the 2006 Masters by two strokes over Tim Clark for his second green jacket and third major title.
Phil MickelsonSergio Garcia beat Justin Rose on the first playoff hole to win the 2017 Masters, his first major, on what would have been Seve Ballesteros's 60th birthday.
Sergio GarciaMatt Fitzpatrick beat Jordan Spieth on the third playoff hole to win the 2023 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town for his second PGA Tour title.
Matt Fitzpatrick