On April 25 in golf history — 1937: Byron Nelson wins first Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1937–2004.
Byron Nelson made up six strokes in two holes on Ralph Guldahl to win the 1937 Masters, the first of his two green jackets.
Byron NelsonClaude Harmon's five-stroke 1948 Masters win made him the last club professional to capture a major championship.
Claude HarmonSam Snead's one-stroke playoff win over Ben Hogan at the 1954 Masters this week was a clash of two of golf's greatest rivals.
Sam SneadCharles Coody's late birdies to win the 1971 Masters this week gave him his only major championship after a near-miss the year before.
Charles CoodyCraig Stadler held off Dan Pohl in sudden death to win the 1982 Masters this week, the 'Walrus' claiming his only major.
Craig StadlerPhil Mickelson's leap of joy after his winning putt at the 2004 Masters ended his long search for a first major and became an enduring image.
Phil Mickelson