Augusta Masters Winners: A Year-by-Year List of Champions from 1934 to 2024

The Masters Tournament, one of the most prestigious golf events in the world, has been held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia since 1934. The tournament has a rich history, with some of the greatest golfers of all time competing for the coveted Green Jacket. In this article, we will take a look at the Masters winners from 1934 to 2024, highlighting the champions who have made their mark on the iconic golf course.

Early Years (1934-1949)

The first Masters Tournament was held in 1934, with Horton Smith taking home the inaugural title. The early years of the tournament saw some notable winners, including Gene Sarazen, who won in 1935, and Byron Nelson, who won in 1937 and 1942. Other notable winners from this era include Ralph Guldahl (1939) and Sam Snead (1949).

The Golden Era (1950-1969)

The 1950s and 1960s are often referred to as the "Golden Era" of golf, with legendary players like Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, and Jack Nicklaus dominating the sport. Hogan won the Masters in 1942, 1946, and 1951, while Palmer won in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964. Nicklaus, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, won his first Masters title in 1963 and went on to win a total of six times (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, and 1986).

Modern Era (1970-1999)

The 1970s and 1980s saw a new generation of golfers emerge, including Tom Watson, who won the Masters in 1977 and 1981, and Seve Ballesteros, who won in 1980 and 1983. Other notable winners from this era include Gary Player (1974), Fuzzy Zoeller (1979), and Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990).

Contemporary Era (2000-2024)

In recent years, the Masters has been won by some of the biggest names in golf, including Tiger Woods, who won in 1997, 2001, 2002, and 2005. Other notable winners from this era include Phil Mickelson (2004, 2006, and 2010), Jordan Spieth (2015), and Patrick Reed (2018). In 2020, Dustin Johnson won the Masters, and in 2021, Hideki Matsuyama became the first Japanese player to win the tournament.

Here is the full list of Masters winners from 1934 to 2024:

• 1934: Horton Smith
• 1935: Gene Sarazen
• 1936: Horton Smith
• 1937: Byron Nelson
• 1938: Henry Picard
• 1939: Ralph Guldahl
• 1940: Jimmy Demaret
• 1941: Craig Wood
• 1942: Byron Nelson
• 1943-1945: Not held due to World War II
• 1946: Herman Keiser
• 1947: Jimmy Demaret
• 1948: Claude Harmon
• 1949: Sam Snead
• 1950: Jimmy Demaret
• 1951: Ben Hogan
• 1952: Sam Snead
• 1953: Ben Hogan
• 1954: Sam Snead
• 1955: Cary Middlecoff
• 1956: Jack Burke Jr.
• 1957: Doug Ford
• 1958: Arnold Palmer
• 1959: Art Wall Jr.
• 1960: Arnold Palmer
• 1961: Gary Player
• 1962: Gary Player
• 1963: Jack Nicklaus
• 1964: Arnold Palmer
• 1965: Jack Nicklaus
• 1966: Jack Nicklaus
• 1967: Gay Brewer
• 1968: Roberto De Vicenzo
• 1969: George Archer
• 1970: Billy Casper
• 1971: Charles Coody
• 1972: Jack Nicklaus
• 1973: Tommy Aaron
• 1974: Gary Player
• 1975: Jack Nicklaus
• 1976: Raymond Floyd
• 1977: Tom Watson
• 1978: Gary Player
• 1979: Fuzzy Zoeller
• 1980: Seve Ballesteros
• 1981: Tom Watson
• 1982: Craig Stadler
• 1983: Seve Ballesteros
• 1984: Ben Crenshaw
• 1985: Bernhard Langer
• 1986: Jack Nicklaus
• 1987: Larry Mize
• 1988: Sandy Lyle
• 1989: Nick Faldo
• 1990: Nick Faldo
• 1991: Ian Woosnam
• 1992: Fred Couples
• 1993: Bernhard Langer
• 1994: Jose Maria Olazabal
• 1995: Ben Crenshaw
• 1996: Nick Faldo
• 1997: Tiger Woods
• 1998: Mark O'Meara
• 1999: Jose Maria Olazabal
• 2000: Vijay Singh
• 2001: Tiger Woods
• 2002: Tiger Woods
• 2003: Mike Weir
• 2004: Phil Mickelson
• 2005: Tiger Woods
• 2006: Phil Mickelson
• 2007: Zach Johnson
• 2008: Trevor Immelman
• 2009: Angel Cabrera
• 2010: Phil Mickelson
• 2011: Charl Schwartzel
• 2012: Bubba Watson
• 2013: Adam Scott
• 2014: Bubba Watson
• 2015: Jordan Spieth
• 2016: Danny Willett
• 2017: Sergio Garcia
• 2018: Patrick Reed
• 2019: Tiger Woods
• 2020: Dustin Johnson
• 2021: Hideki Matsuyama
• 2022: Scottie Scheffler
• 2023: Jon Rahm
• 2024: To be determined

The Masters Tournament has a long and storied history, with some of the greatest golfers of all time competing for the coveted Green Jacket. From Horton Smith to Tiger Woods, the list of Masters winners is a who's who of golfing legends. As the tournament continues to evolve and new champions emerge, one thing remains constant: the Augusta National Golf Club remains one of the most iconic and challenging courses in the world.