Apr 26

April 26 in Golf History

On April 26 in golf history — 1953: Hogan's record Masters, plus 5 more moments from 1953–1998.

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1953 Milestone

Hogan's record Masters

Ben Hogan's record 274 at the 1953 Masters launched a season in which he won the Masters, U.S. Open and Open Championship, the 'Hogan Slam.'

Ben Hogan
1959 Milestone

Wall's birdie rush

Art Wall Jr.'s five birdies over the final six holes to win the 1959 Masters was one of the era's most stunning closing rushes.

Art Wall Jr.
1970 Milestone

Casper's playoff Masters

Billy Casper beat Gene Littler in an 18-hole playoff to win the 1970 Masters this week for his lone green jacket.

Billy Casper
1987 Milestone

Mize stuns Norman

Larry Mize's improbable chip-in to win the 1987 Masters this week denied Greg Norman in heartbreaking fashion at the second playoff hole.

Larry Mize
1992 Milestone

Couples's charmed week

Fred Couples won the 1992 Masters this week, his ball's refusal to roll into Rae's Creek at the 12th becoming a lasting symbol of his charmed run.

Fred Couples
1998 Milestone

O'Meara's late birdies

Mark O'Meara birdied the 17th and 18th to win the 1998 Masters this week, capturing his first major at age 41 in a breakout season.

Mark Omeara