1997 Masters Tournament 1997 Masters Tournament The 1997 Masters Tournament was the 61st Masters Tournament, held April 10–13 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. Tiger Woods won his first major championship, twelve strokes ahead of runner-up Tom Kite. Through 2018, the margin of victory and four-day score of 270 (−18) are tournament records. Woods also became both the youngest (21) and the first non-white player to win at Woods struggled on his first nine holes of the first round, turning at 4-over-par 40. Making four birdies and an eagle gave him a 6-under-par 30 the back nine for a 70, three
1934 Masters Tournament strokes back at 294, tied for thirteenth place. The total purse was $5,000 and the winner's share was $1,500. "Thursday, March 22, 1934" "Friday, March 23, 1934" "Saturday, March 24, 1934" "Sunday, March 25, 1934" 1934 Masters Tournament The 1934 Masters Tournament was the first Masters Tournament, held March 22–25 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. It was officially known as the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament" for its first five editions, but informally as the Masters from the start. Horton Smith won the event with a birdie putt at the 17th hole (now the 8th hole), and finished