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Notable Honorees Tiger Woods • Phil Mickelson • Rory McIlroy • Billy Casper • Nick Faldo • Bubba Watson • Jordan Spieth • Scottie Scheffler • Arnold Palmer • Sam Snead • Jack Nicklaus • Byron Nelson • Gene Sarazen • Gary Player • Ben Hogan • Tom Watson

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Making history
View of the 13th hole at Augusta National Golf Course, showing a manicured green, white sand bunkers, and colorful azalea bushes bordered by tall trees.
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods celebrates with arms raised and mouth open after making his final putt on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club, with a cheering crowd behind him.
2025 Masters
Rory McIlroy follows through on his golf swing after driving from the third tee, wearing a blue cap and black shirt at Augusta National Golf Club.
American golfer Jack Nicklaus
Tiger Woods smiles and holds up the Masters Trophy while wearing the green jacket after winning the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.
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