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The 5 best Masters Sundays from the last 20 years

Published

6 years ago

Apr 10, 2020

We may have to wait a few extra months for the 2020 Masters, but thanks to the Masters YouTube channel, we can still enjoy full broadcasts from the final round of previous years.

With the weekend upon us, here’s my top-5 Masters Sundays from the last 20 years, which are packed full of excitement and primed to be re-visited, with all five featuring late drama.

*2019 not included as it is the last Masters played and therefore extremely fresh in the minds of all golf fans. It makes the 2021 list!*

2004

More than half a dozen players began the day with hopes of donning the green jacket in 2004, but it was two greats of the game that forged clear from the pack with truly sensational play. After rocky starts, Els and Mickelson threw everything at each other in a battle for the ages where both men were truly “in the zone.”

It was also the Sunday where we got one of the most iconic 18th hole celebrations of all time.

2005

Chris DiMarco, remember him? You won’t forget him again if you re-watch the 2005 final round. The fiery DiMarco wen from a three-shot deficit against Woods heading into the back-9, to a chip on 18 that was inches away from perhaps winning him a green jacket.

This was an epic showdown where a prime Tiger was pushed as hard as he had ever been previously at Augusta.

2009

It’s not often you get gifted two tournaments in one on a Sunday at the Masters with both being as gripping as the other. Both seven shots behind starting the final round, Mickelson and Woods put on a show making birdie after birdie to make the impossible look likely.

They ultimately fell short, but the drama didn’t let down with a dramatic finish resulting in a three-man playoff between Angel Cabrera, Kenny Perry, and Chad Campbell.

If you’ve forgotten how the playoff played out, then the respect you’re going to have for Angel Cabrera when you see the position he saved par from during the first playoff hole will be through the roof.

2011

A Rory McIlroy collapse, a scintillating Tiger charge, two Australians landing heavyweight blows, a frequently changing leaderboard, and a South African with the most outrageous start and finish to a final round.

Simply put, one of the most entertaining Sundays ever seen at Augusta National.

2013

No golf course could ever look so good in the rain. 2013’s Sunday was a spectacle which saw a late collapse, a mighty curse broken and what would have been probably the best winner’s celebration ever on 18 if it wasn’t followed by one of the greatest approach shots ever seen at the last.

Yet another brilliant and dramatic playoff closed the book on another Masters, and if you don’t remember all the shots from the two-hole playoff, then it will blow your mind to see just how close Adam Scott came to suffering yet more major heartbreak.

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How much each player won at the 2026 Masters

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Rory McIlroy made it two wins in as many years at Augusta National, seeing off the challengers on a dramatic Sunday to slip on the green jacket once again. The victory earned Rory a whopping payday of $4.5 million, with Scottie Scheffler his closest challenger earning $2.43 million for his sole runner-up finish.

With a total prize purse of $22.5 million up for grabs, here’s a look at how much each player won at the 2026 Masters tournament.

For players that did not make the cut, they still earned $25k for their efforts at the year’s opening major.

1: Rory McIlroy, $4.5 million
2: Scottie Scheffler, $2.43 million
T3: Tyrrell Hatton, $1.08 million
T3: Russell Henley, $1.08 million
T3: Justin Rose, $1.08 million
T3: Cameron Young, $1.08 million
T7: Collin Morikawa, $725,625
T7: Sam Burns, $725,625
T9: Xander Schauffele, $630,00
T9: Max Homa, $630,00
11: Jake Knapp, $562,500
T12: Jordan Spieth, $427,500
T12: Brooks Koepka, $427,500
T12: Hideki Matsuyama, $427,500
T12: Patrick Reed, $427,500
T12: Patrick Cantlay, $427,500
T12: Jason Day, $427,500
T18: Viktor Hovland, $315,000
T18: Maverick McNealy, $315,000
T18: Matt Fitzpatrick, $315,000
T21: Keegan Bradley, $252,000
T21: Ludvig Aberg, $252,000
T21: Wyndham Clark, $252,000
T24: Matt McCarty, $182,083
T24: Adam Scott, $182,083
T24: Sam Stevens, $182,083
T24: Chris Gotterup, $182,083
T24: Michael Brennan, $182,083
T24: Brian Campbell, $182,083
T30: Alex Noren, $146,250
T30: Harris English, $146,250
T30: Shane Lowry, $146,250
T33: Gary Woodland, $121,500
T33: Dustin Johnson, $121,500
T33: Brian Harman, $121,500
T33: Tommy Fleetwood, $121,500
T33: Ben Griffin, $121,500
T38: Jon Rahm, $105,750
T38: Ryan Gerard, $101,250
T38: Haotong Li, $96,750
T41: Justin Thomas, $92,250
T41: Sepp Straka, $87,750
T41: Jacob Bridgeman, $83,250
T41: Kristoffer Reitan, $78,750
T41: Nick Taylor, $74,250
46: Sungjae Im, $69,750
47: Si Woo Kim, $65,250
48: Aaron Rai, $61,650
T49: Corey Conners, $57,600
T49: Marco Penge, $57,600
51: Kurt Kitayama, $55,250
52: Sergio Garcia, $54,000
53: Rasmus Hojgaard, $52,650
54: Charl Schwartzel, $51,300

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CBS’s Sunday Masters coverage slammed by golf fans

Published

1 month ago

Apr 13, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

While Sunday was a dramatic day at the Masters, many golf fans were left feeling frustrated by the CBS final round coverage.

There were plenty of moments that golf fans took to social media to air their frustrations on Sunday over, including a lack of shots being shown throughout the day, being behind the live action, confusion over the approach shots of the final group on 18, and providing an angle for the winning putt where the cup couldn’t be seen.

Here’s a look at some of the criticisms that were directed at the CBS coverage throughout the day on X:

This has been a brutal broadcast for CBS. When the folks from Augusta sit down with them this year, you can bet they’ll talk about this 15 seconds where we have no idea where Rory’s ball went, and Dottie moans. #TheMasters pic.twitter.com/ak3mkpIN7V

— Ryan (@PossiblyRy) April 12, 2026

It’s rare criticism coming in for CBS, who are usually heavily praised for their Masters coverage each year.

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The surprise club Tommy Fleetwood says is key to his Masters chances

Published

1 month ago

Apr 7, 2026

Gianni Magliocco

Tommy Fleetwood goes in search for the first major victory of his career again this week, with the Englishman proving to be a popular pick at Augusta National.

Fleetwood’s best showing at Augusta came back in 2024 where he finished T3, and while speaking at his pre-tournament press conference, the 35-year-old emphasized the importance of his 9-wood in his pursuit of the green jacket.

Speaking on Tuesday to media, Fleetwood said:

“It’s a great 9-wood golf course. I think it’s always been — I can’t remember when I first put like a 9-wood in or a high lofted club, but it’s a perfect like 9-wood golf course. I’ve had that in the bag for a few years.”

The Englishman continued, revealing that his strategy for the week won’t just be to hit driver off the tee as much as possible:

“Yeah, it’s funny really because I know Augusta is probably associated with being fairly forgiving off the tee in a way, so you think you can whale around driver a little bit. But I don’t necessarily think that’s always the play for me. I think there’s holes that set up really well where I can draw it with the mini driver if I’m feeling less comfortable with the driver and things like that.”

That strategy he believes will make his TaylorMade Qi10 9-wood extra critical this week in Georgia:

“The biggest thing is the 9-wood for me. If I can put myself in position on the par-5s or the 4th long par-3, like it — for me, I can’t really hit that high 4-iron, so 9-wood helps me a lot.”