2026 Masters Tournament
The Masters tournament is the year’s opening golf major and is always played during the first full week of April. The 2026 version – which is the 90th edition overall – will be contested on April 9-12.
The timing of the start means that viewers are treated to one of the most spectacular visuals in all of sports. Indeed, with over 80,000 plants lining the layout of Augusta National’s iconic 18 holes, the sight of spring blooming in Georgia has become synonymous with the Masters.
Against the soothing backdrop of azaleas and dogwoods, however, one of the most intense sporting competitions takes place as golfers try and win the Masters. To do so, a golfer has to not only beat 100 other players but, also overcome Augusta National’s demanding examinations.
Naturally, the Masters winners list contains a number of huge names who have dominated the sport. The likes of Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Phil Mickelson and Sam Snead have all won multiple titles.
These are the players who have etched their names into golfing folklore by winning the Masters and being presented with the highly sought-after Green Jacket.
Masters Winners – The Full List Of Green Jacket Recipients
| Year | Champion | Total Score | To Par |
| 1934 | Horton Smith (USA) | 284 | -4 |
| 1935 | Gene Sarazen (USA) | 282 | -6 |
| 1936 | Horton Smith (USA) | 285 | -3 |
| 1937 | Byron Nelson (USA) | 283 | -5 |
| 1938 | Henry Picard (USA) | 285 | -3 |
| 1939 | Ralph Guldahl (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1940 | Jimmy Demaret (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1941 | Craig Wood (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1942 | Byron Nelson (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1943 | N/A | — | — |
| 1944 | N/A | — | — |
| 1945 | N/A | — | — |
| 1946 | Herman Keiser (USA) | 282 | -6 |
| 1947 | Jimmy Demaret (USA) | 281 | -7 |
| 1948 | Claude Harmon (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1949 | Sam Snead (USA) | 282 | -6 |
| 1950 | Jimmy Demaret (USA) | 283 | -5 |
| 1951 | Ben Hogan (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1952 | Sam Snead (USA) | 286 | -2 |
| 1953 | Ben Hogan (USA) | 274 | -14 |
| 1954 | Sam Snead (USA) | 289 | +1 |
| 1955 | Cary Middlecoff (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1956 | Jack Burke Jr. (USA) | 289 | +1 |
| 1957 | Doug Ford (USA) | 283 | -5 |
| 1958 | Arnold Palmer (USA) | 284 | -4 |
| 1959 | Art Wall Jr. (USA) | 284 | -4 |
| 1960 | Arnold Palmer (USA) | 282 | -6 |
| 1961 | Gary Player (RSA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1962 | Arnold Palmer (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1963 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 286 | -2 |
| 1964 | Arnold Palmer (USA) | 276 | -12 |
| 1965 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 271 | -17 |
| 1966 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 288 | E |
| 1967 | Gay Brewer (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1968 | Bob Goalby (USA) | 277 | -11 |
| 1969 | George Archer (USA) | 281 | -7 |
| 1970 | Billy Casper (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1971 | Charles Coody (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1972 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 286 | -2 |
| 1973 | Tommy Aaron (USA) | 283 | -5 |
| 1974 | Gary Player (RSA) | 278 | -10 |
| 1975 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 276 | -12 |
| 1976 | Raymond Floyd (USA) | 271 | -17 |
| 1977 | Tom Watson (USA) | 276 | -12 |
| 1978 | Gary Player (RSA) | 277 | -11 |
| 1979 | Fuzzy Zoeller (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1980 | Seve Ballesteros (ESP) | 275 | -13 |
| 1981 | Tom Watson (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 1982 | Craig Stadler (USA) | 284 | -4 |
| 1983 | Seve Ballesteros (ESP) | 280 | -8 |
| 1984 | Ben Crenshaw (USA) | 277 | -11 |
| 1985 | Bernhard Langer (GER) | 282 | -6 |
| 1986 | Jack Nicklaus (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1987 | Larry Mize (USA) | 285 | -3 |
| 1988 | Sandy Lyle (SCO) | 281 | -7 |
| 1989 | Nick Faldo (ENG) | 283 | -5 |
| 1990 | Nick Faldo (ENG) | 278 | -10 |
| 1991 | Ian Woosnam (WAL) | 277 | -11 |
| 1992 | Fred Couples (USA) | 275 | -13 |
| 1993 | Bernhard Langer (GER) | 277 | -11 |
| 1994 | José María Olazábal (ESP) | 279 | -9 |
| 1995 | Ben Crenshaw (USA) | 274 | -14 |
| 1996 | Nick Faldo (ENG) | 276 | -12 |
| 1997 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 270 | -18 |
| 1998 | Mark O’Meara (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 1999 | José María Olazábal (ESP) | 280 | -8 |
| 2000 | Vijay Singh (FIJ) | 278 | -10 |
| 2001 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 272 | -16 |
| 2002 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 276 | -12 |
| 2003 | Mike Weir (CAN) | 281 | -7 |
| 2004 | Phil Mickelson (USA) | 279 | -9 |
| 2005 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 276 | -12 |
| 2006 | Phil Mickelson (USA) | 281 | -7 |
| 2007 | Zach Johnson (USA) | 289 | +1 |
| 2008 | Trevor Immelman (RSA) | 280 | -8 |
| 2009 | Ángel Cabrera (ARG) | 276 | -12 |
| 2010 | Phil Mickelson (USA) | 272 | -16 |
| 2011 | Charl Schwartzel (RSA) | 274 | -14 |
| 2012 | Bubba Watson (USA) | 278 | -10 |
| 2013 | Adam Scott (AUS) | 279 | -9 |
| 2014 | Bubba Watson (USA) | 280 | -8 |
| 2015 | Jordan Spieth (USA) | 270 | -18 |
| 2016 | Danny Willett (ENG) | 283 | -5 |
| 2017 | Sergio García (ESP) | 279 | -9 |
| 2018 | Patrick Reed (USA) | 273 | -15 |
| 2019 | Tiger Woods (USA) | 275 | -13 |
| 2020 | Dustin Johnson (USA) | 268 | -20 |
| 2021 | Hideki Matsuyama (JPN) | 278 | -10 |
| 2022 | Scottie Scheffler (USA) | 278 | -10 |
| 2023 | Jon Rahm (ESP) | 276 | -12 |
| 2024 | Scottie Scheffler (USA) | 277 | -11 |
| 2025 | Rory McIlroy (NIR) | 277 | -11 |
Masters Winners – Who Has The Most Victories?
Jack Nicklaus has won the most Masters wins in history after landing six titles. The Golden Bear went all the way in 1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975 and 1986.
Which Country Has Produced The Most Masters winners?
The United States has produced the most Masters winners with 39 separate champions sharing 64 wins between them.
What Is The Best Winning Score At The Masters?
Dustin Johnson holds the record for the best winning score at the Masters after shooting -20 during the 2020 edition, ending the week with a total score of 268 after 72 holes. Tiger Woods registered -18 in 1997 with Jordan Spieth equalling Tiger’s score in 2015.
When Is The Next Masters And Who Is The Favorite To Win The Green Jacket?
The next Masters will be held from April 9-12. As of March 2026, two-time winner Scottie Scheffler is the outright favorite to win in BetVictor’s US Masters odds. Defending champion Rory McIlroy is currently the second favourite with Ludvig Aberg third.
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