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| 2019 Masters Tournament | |
|---|---|
| Name | 2019 Masters Tournament |
| Dates | April 11–14, 2019 |
| Location | Augusta, Georgia |
| Course | Augusta National Golf Club |
| Par | 72 |
| Yardage | 7435yd |
| Champion | Tiger Woods |
| Score | 275 (−13) |
| Purse | $11,000,000 |
| Previous | 2018 |
| Next | 2020 |
2019 Masters Tournament The 2019 Masters Tournament was the 83rd edition of the Masters Tournament held April 11–14, 2019, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. The championship concluded with Tiger Woods winning his fifth green jacket, marking a comeback victory that resonated across PGA Tour, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Golf Hall of Fame narratives. The event affected rankings within the Official World Golf Ranking, the FedEx Cup, and invite lists for major events such as the U.S. Open and The Open Championship.
The Masters, inaugurated by Bobby Jones and Clifford Roberts and organized by the Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament Committee, is a signature event on the PGA Tour and part of the four majors alongside the U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship. The 2019 edition followed the 2018 tournament won by Patrick Reed and preceded the 2020 tournament delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leading into April 2019, narratives included comebacks by Tiger Woods, the form of Rory McIlroy, the consistency of Justin Rose, and the ascendance of Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson in the Official World Golf Ranking.
Augusta National, redesigned over decades with contributions from Alister MacKenzie and later alterations overseen by members like Hap (Hap) Shepard and course superintendents such as Butch Harmon’s contemporaries, presented a par-72 layout measuring 7,435 yards in 2019. Amen Corner, comprising holes 11 White Dogwood, 12 Golden Bell, and 13 Azalea—historic loci referenced alongside Eisenhower Tree and Amen Corner lore—played a decisive role as swirling winds and fast greens taxed players from United States, England, South Africa, Australia, Spain, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, and Mexico. Course setup emphasized firm, fast conditions similar to those faced at events managed by USGA and R&A committees.
The field of 87 players was determined by categories established by the Masters Committee, including past champions such as Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Phil Mickelson; recent major champions like Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose; top finishers from the prior Masters and majors; PGA Tour winners with designated qualifications; leading players in the Official World Golf Ranking such as Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, and Jon Rahm; and international invitees. Amateur entries included champions from the U.S. Amateur, British Amateur Championship, Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, Latin America Amateur Championship, and the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championship, with players like Matthew Wolff representing collegiate pathways tied to institutions such as Oklahoma State University and Wake Forest University.
First round: Shane Lowry and Marc Leishman opened under early morning skies with low scores, while Tiger Woods posted a solid start alongside Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson. Second round: A dramatic leaderboard shift featured Tony Finau charging into contention, while the cut saw notable names such as Phil Mickelson advance amid testing pin placements. Weather interruptions echoed patterns from prior tournaments like the 2016 Masters rain delays. Third round: Tiger Woods produced a bold back-nine surge at Amen Corner, edging past contenders including Justin Rose, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay, and Brooks Koepka to take a lead into Sunday. Final round: Woods maintained composure against challenges from Xander Schauffele and Dustin Johnson, converting crucial putts on the closing holes to clinch victory and tie narratives connected to past champions Ben Hogan and Sam Snead.
Champion: Tiger Woods — 275 (−13) Runner-up: Dustin Johnson — tied/near top position depending on final placings; other top finishers included Xander Schauffele, Brooks Koepka, Tony Finau, and Rory McIlroy. The leaderboard reflected movement by players from diverse tours including the European Tour, PGA Tour of Australasia, and Japan Golf Tour.
Woods’ victory marked his fifth Masters title, joining Jack Nicklaus and moving into conversation with records tied to Arnold Palmer and Gary Player for major championship legacies. The win was framed as a comeback amid prior surgeries and celebrations connected to Tiger Woods Foundation philanthropy. The tournament included memorable shots at Amen Corner, milestone rounds that invoked comparisons to historic performances by Ben Hogan at Masters history, and set attendance and television viewership benchmarks influencing rights discussions with networks such as ESPN and CBS Sports.
Media coverage was extensive across outlets including CBS Sports, ESPN, Golf Channel, and international publications like BBC Sport, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and Sports Illustrated. Broadcast teams featured commentators with ties to the event such as Jim Nantz, Nick Faldo, Alyssa Nakken-adjacent reporters, and analysts with playing pedigrees like Colin Montgomerie and Paul Azinger. Reception highlighted stories of resilience, broader cultural impact across United States sports media, and subsequent analysis in golf literature and documentaries referencing figures like Bob Hope and historical Masters moments.