The Masters Tournament is the first of all four majors of golf each season. It is usually held in the first week of April and is always held at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, in the United States. The event was founded more than 90 years ago, in 1934, by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts. It is an invitation-only event with a smaller field than other majors.
The Masters Tournament follows several traditions, including the Green Jacket, which is given to the winner and given back to Augusta after a year. Also, the defending champion hosts the Champions Dinner, and golf legends take the ceremonial opening shot in the Honorary Starters tradition. Further, the infamous Par-3 contest in which families of players caddie for them. Other traditions include Magnolia Lane, the Butler Cabin ceremony, and the Founders Circle.
The Masters Tournament Winners List Year-by-Year
The Masters Tournament is one of golf’s most prestigious events and the first major championship of the year. First played in 1934, the tournament has evolved into one of the most anticipated events in golf, known for its exclusivity and storied traditions. The tournament has produced iconic moments and legendary champions, with winners earning the green jacket. Below is a look at the past champions of the Masters Tournament:
| Year | Country | Champion | Total score | To par |
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| 2024 | United States | Scottie Scheffler (2) | 277 | −11 |
| 2023 | Spain | Jon Rahm | 276 | −12 |
| 2022 | United States | Scottie Scheffler | 278 | −10 |
| 2021 | Japan | Hideki Matsuyama | 278 | −10 |
| 2020 | United States | Dustin Johnson | 268 | −20 |
| 2019 | United States | Tiger Woods (5) | 275 | −13 |
| 2018 | United States | Patrick Reed | 273 | −15 |
| 2017 | Spain | Sergio García | 279 | −9 |
| 2016 | England | Danny Willett | 283 | −5 |
| 2015 | United States | Jordan Spieth | 270 | −18 |
| 2014 | United States | Bubba Watson (2) | 280 | −8 |
| 2013 | Australia | Adam Scott | 279 | −9 |
| 2012 | United States | Bubba Watson | 278 | −10 |
| 2011 | South Africa | Charl Schwartzel | 274 | −14 |
| 2010 | United States | Phil Mickelson (3) | 272 | −16 |
| 2009 | Argentina | Ángel Cabrera | 276 | −12 |
| 2008 | South Africa | Trevor Immelman | 280 | −8 |
| 2007 | United States | Zach Johnson | 289 | +1 |
| 2006 | United States | Phil Mickelson (2) | 281 | −7 |
| 2005 | United States | Tiger Woods (4) | 276 | −12 |
| 2004 | United States | Phil Mickelson | 279 | −9 |
| 2003 | Canada | Mike Weir | 281 | −7 |
| 2002 | United States | Tiger Woods (3) | 276 | −12 |
| 2001 | United States | Tiger Woods (2) | 272 | −16 |
| 2000 | Fiji | Vijay Singh | 278 | −10 |
| 1999 | Spain | José María Olazábal (2) | 280 | −8 |
| 1998 | United States | Mark O'Meara | 279 | −9 |
| 1997 | United States | Tiger Woods | 270 | −18 |
| 1996 | England | Nick Faldo (3) | 276 | −12 |
| 1995 | United States | Ben Crenshaw (2) | 274 | −14 |
| 1994 | Spain | José María Olazábal | 279 | −9 |
| 1993 | Germany | Bernhard Langer (2) | 277 | −11 |
| 1992 | United States | Fred Couples | 275 | −13 |
| 1991 | Wales | Ian Woosnam | 277 | −11 |
| 1990 | England | Nick Faldo (2) | 278 | −10 |
| 1989 | England | Nick Faldo | 283 | −5 |
| 1988 | Scotland | Sandy Lyle | 281 | −7 |
| 1987 | United States | Larry Mize | 285 | −3 |
| 1986 | United States | Jack Nicklaus (6) | 279 | −9 |
| 1985 | West Germany | Bernhard Langer | 282 | −6 |
| 1984 | United States | Ben Crenshaw | 277 | −11 |
| 1983 | Spain | Seve Ballesteros (2) | 280 | −8 |
| 1982 | United States | Craig Stadler | 284 | −4 |
| 1981 | United States | Tom Watson (2) | 280 | −8 |
| 1980 | Spain | Seve Ballesteros | 275 | −13 |
| 1979 | United States | Fuzzy Zoeller | 280 | −8 |
| 1978 | South Africa | Gary Player (3) | 277 | −11 |
| 1977 | United States | Tom Watson | 276 | −12 |
| 1976 | United States | Raymond Floyd | 271 | −17 |
| 1975 | United States | Jack Nicklaus (5) | 276 | −12 |
| 1974 | South Africa | Gary Player (2) | 278 | −10 |
| 1973 | United States | Tommy Aaron | 283 | −5 |
| 1972 | United States | Jack Nicklaus (4) | 286 | −2 |
| 1971 | United States | Charles Coody | 279 | −9 |
| 1970 | United States | Billy Casper | 279 | −9 |
| 1969 | United States | George Archer | 281 | −7 |
| 1968 | United States | Bob Goalby | 277 | −11 |
| 1967 | United States | Gay Brewer | 280 | −8 |
| 1966 | United States | Jack Nicklaus (3) | 288 | E |
| 1965 | United States | Jack Nicklaus (2) | 271 | −17 |
| 1964 | United States | Arnold Palmer (4) | 276 | −12 |
| 1963 | United States | Jack Nicklaus | 286 | −2 |
| 1962 | United States | Arnold Palmer (3) | 280 | −8 |
| 1961 | South Africa | Gary Player | 280 | −8 |
| 1960 | United States | Arnold Palmer (2) | 282 | −6 |
| 1959 | United States | Art Wall Jr. | 284 | −4 |
| 1958 | United States | Arnold Palmer | 284 | −4 |
| 1957 | United States | Doug Ford | 283 | −5 |
| 1956 | United States | Jack Burke Jr. | 289 | +1 |
| 1955 | United States | Cary Middlecoff | 279 | −9 |
| 1954 | United States | Sam Snead (3) | 289 | +1 |
| 1953 | United States | Ben Hogan (2) | 274 | −14 |
| 1952 | United States | Sam Snead (2) | 286 | −2 |
| 1951 | United States | Ben Hogan | 280 | −8 |
| 1950 | United States | Jimmy Demaret (3) | 283 | −5 |
| 1949 | United States | Sam Snead | 282 | −6 |
| 1948 | United States | Claude Harmon | 279 | −9 |
| 1947 | United States | Jimmy Demaret (2) | 281 | −7 |
| 1946 | United States | Herman Keiser | 282 | −6 |
| 1945 | — | None | — | — |
| 1944 | — | None | — | — |
| 1943 | — | None | — | — |
| 1942 | United States | Byron Nelson (2) | 280 | −8 |
| 1941 | United States | Craig Wood | 280 | −8 |
| 1940 | United States | Jimmy Demaret | 280 | −8 |
| 1939 | United States | Ralph Guldahl | 279 | −9 |
| 1938 | United States | Henry Picard | 285 | −3 |
| 1937 | United States | Byron Nelson | 283 | −5 |
| 1936 | United States | Horton Smith (2) | 285 | −3 |
| 1935 | United States | Gene Sarazen | 282 | −6 |
| 1934 | United States | Horton Smith | 284 | −4 |
Who won the Masters Tournament in 2024?
In three years, Scottie Scheffler has won the Masters twice, in 2022 and 2024. For his latest win, he did it by shooting four-under 68 to finish 11 under and overcome three opponents on the back nine. The prize money for his win is $3.6 million, the highest in The Masters' history.
On the eighth hole, the 27-year-old Scheffler was tied with Aberg, Homa, and Morikawa. However, he answered with three consecutive birdies. Ludvig Aberg, who was making his Masters debut, finished second at seven under. Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, and Max Homa shared third place at four under.
Multiple Masters Tournament Champions
Horton Smith was the inaugural winner of the Masters Tournament in 1934 and again in 1936. Jack Nicklaus holds the record for most Masters championships, with six from 1963 to 1986. Tiger Woods is in second place with five, followed by Arnold Palmer with four.
| No. of Wins | Name | Country | Years |
| 6 | Jack Niklaus | United States | 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986 |
| 5 | Tiger Woods | United States | 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2019 |
| 4 | Arnold Palmer | United States | 1958, 1960, 1962, 1964 |
| 3 | Jimmy Demaret | United States | 1940, 1947, 1950 |
| 3 | Sam Snead | United States | 1949, 1952, 1954 |
| 3 | Gary Player | South Africa | 1961, 1974, 1978 |
| 3 | Nick Faldo | United States | 1989, 1990, 1996 |
| 3 | Phil Mickelson | United States | 2004, 2006, 2010 |
| 2 | Horton Smith | United States | 1934, 1936 |
| 2 | Byron Nelson | United States | 1937, 1942 |
| 2 | Ben Hogan | United States | 1951, 1953 |
| 2 | Tom Watson | United States | 1977, 1981 |
| 2 | Steve Ballesteros | Spain | 1980, 1983 |
| 2 | Bernhard Langer | Germany | 1985, 1993 |
| 2 | Ben Crenshaw | United States | 1984, 1995 |
| 2 | Jose Maria Olazabal | Spain | 1994, 1999 |
| 2 | Bubba Watson | United States | 2012, 2014 |
| 2 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | 2022, 2024 |
The Masters Tournament Champions by nationality
| Nationality | Wins | Winners |
| United States | 64 | 40 |
| Spain | 6 | 4 |
| South Africa | 5 | 3 |
| England | 4 | 2 |
| Germany | 2 | 1 |
| Scotland | 1 | 1 |
| Wales | 1 | 1 |
| Fiji | 1 | 1 |
| Canada | 1 | 1 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1 |
| Australia | 1 | 1 |
| Japan | 1 | 1 |
Also read: Masters Leaderboard 2025
FAQs on Masters Tournament
A. The first Masters Tournament was held in 1934.
A. The Masters Tournament is held at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States.
A. Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most Masters Tournament wins with six victories in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986.
A. The winner is awarded a green jacket, a tradition since 1949, to be returned to the clubhouse a year later.
A. Clifford Roberts suggested the name "Masters" in reference to the golfers who participate as the "Masters of Golf."
