Apr 23

April 23 in Golf History

On April 23 in golf history — 1995: Ben Crenshaw wins emotional Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1950–2006.

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On This Day in Golf

1950 Milestone

Demaret's record third Masters

Jimmy Demaret's 1950 Masters win made him the first three-time champion at Augusta National, a record later surpassed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus.

Jimmy Demaret
1967 Milestone

Brewer's redemption

Gay Brewer won the 1967 Masters this week, a year after losing a playoff for the title, for his only major championship.

Gay Brewer
1989 Milestone

Faldo's first Masters

Nick Faldo won his first Masters in 1989 this week, beating Scott Hoch in a playoff at the 11th hole in near-darkness.

Nick Faldo
1995 Championship

Ben Crenshaw wins emotional Masters

Ben Crenshaw, days after the death of his mentor Harvey Penick, won the 1995 Masters by one stroke over Davis Love III in a tearful triumph.

Ben Crenshaw
2000 Milestone

Singh's green jacket

Vijay Singh's 2000 Masters victory this week added a green jacket to his major collection during his rise to World No. 1.

Vijay Singh
2006 Milestone

Mickelson's second Masters

Phil Mickelson won the 2006 Masters this week for his second green jacket, the peak of a stretch in which he won three majors in three years.

Phil Mickelson