On April 27 in golf history — 1938: Henry Picard wins the Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1938–1986.
Henry Picard rallied over the closing holes to win the 1938 Masters by two strokes over Harry Cooper and Ralph Guldahl.
Henry PicardSam Snead's 1949 Masters win was the first to feature the awarding of the green jacket to the champion, a tradition that continues today.
Sam SneadArnold Palmer's first Masters in 1958 hinged on a disputed embedded-ball ruling at the 12th, which the rules ultimately resolved in his favor.
Arnold PalmerGeorge Archer's superb putting carried him to the 1969 Masters title this week by a single stroke over a crowded leaderboard.
George ArcherJack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller staged one of Augusta's greatest Sunday duels in 1975, with Nicklaus prevailing by one for his fifth Masters.
Jack NicklausJack Nicklaus's 1986 Masters win at age 46, sealed by a back-nine 30, remains the most celebrated victory of his career and Augusta's history.
Jack Nicklaus