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
Masters Tournament Par-3 contest Watson, have each won the tournament on more than one occasion. The result of the tournament has been decided by a playoff on 20 occasions, while the contest has concluded with a tie twice. Just 14 of the 59 winners (including ties) are non-American. No winner of the Par-3 contest has gone on to win the Masters in the same year. Key – the contest ended in a tie. <nowiki>*</nowiki> – the contest ended in a playoff. (2), (3)... – second, third victory for the winner, etc. Masters Tournament Par-3 contest The Masters Tournament Par-3 contest is a golf competition