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Reuters
07-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Former champion Singh withdraws from Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgia, April 7 (Reuters) - Former champion Vijay Singh of Fiji has withdrawn from this week's Masters, tournament organisers said on Monday. The 62-year-old three-times major champion and former world number one was set to make his 32nd Masters start this week and finished in a share of 18th place at last weekend's PGA Tour Champions event in Boca Raton, Florida. Singh, a World Golf Hall of Fame member, won the 2000 Masters by three strokes over Ernie Els and finished inside the top eight in six of seven starts at Augusta National between 2000 and 2006. Singh, who also won the PGA Championship in 1998 and 2004, finished in a share of 58th place at last year's Masters.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler top the all-time money list at the Masters
Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler top the all-time money list at the Masters The first Masters champ, Horton Smith, earned $1,500 in 1934. Horton Smith won the first Masters in 1934 and in addition to going down in Augusta National lore as the inaugural champion, he also pocketed $1,500 for his historic win. Fast forward 90 years and Scottie Scheffler banked a record $3.6 million for winning his second green jacket in 2024. The money has certainly changed over the years. Jack Nicklaus played in 45 Masters and made a record 37 cuts. His career earnings at the tournament are $772,359. Arnold Palmer, who played in 50 Masters and made 23 cuts, earned $204,013. Tiger Woods, who made the cut for a record-setting 24th consecutive time in 2024, held the top spot on the all-time money list for the Masters until 2023, when Phil Mickelson's surprising tie for second made him the new No. 1 on this list. In 2024, Scheffler joined the top three. Here are the top 20 money winners all-time at the Masters Source: 20. Jose Maria Olazabal Jose Maria Olazabal won two Masters, in 1994 and 1999, was runner-up in 1991 and made the cut and tied for 45th in 2024 at age 58. He has won $2,677,718 in 35 starts. 19. Vijay Singh Vijay Singh won the 2000 Masters by three shots over Ernie Els. Singh has made $2,669,205 in 31 starts, including 2024 when he made the cut. 18. Fred Couples The 1992 Masters champ, Fred Couples, has made $2,850,601 in 39 appearances at Augusta National. He became the oldest golfer to make the cut in 2023. 17. Charl Schwartzel Charl Schwartzel won the Masters in 2011. He has made $2,951,201 in 15 starts. 16. Brooks Koepka Brooks Koepka, the 54-hole leader in 2023, earned $1,584,000 for his tie for second. In nine Masters appearances, he's earned $3,281,484. 15. Cameron Smith In eight appearances, Cameron Smith has made $3,411,668 at the Masters. 14. Sergio Garcia Sergio Garcia has earned $3,426,530 in 25 Masters Tournaments. He won the tournament in 2017 in his 19th Masters appearance. 13. Angel Cabrera Angel Cabrera, the 2009 Masters champ, has made $3,527,257 in 20 appearances. 12. Lee Westwood Lee Westwood has made 21 Masters appearances and has won $3,687,748. 11. Patrick Reed Patrick Reed won the Masters in 2018. In 11 appearances at Augusta National, he has won $4,032,850. 10. Adam Scott Adam Scott has made 23 Masters appearances and has earned $4,033,807. He won the event in 2013. 9. Hideki Matsuyama Hideki Matsuyama has $4,034,867 in earnings in 13 appearances at Augusta National. 8. Bubba Watson Bubba Watson has made 16 Masters appearances, won the tournament twice and has earned $4,111,230. 7. Rory McIlroy Rory McIlroy has made 16 appearances in the Masters. His best finish at Augusta is fourth in 2015. He's earned $4,333,021 all-time. 6. Justin Rose Justin Rose has made 19 Masters appearances and has earned $4,403,768. 5. Dustin Johnson Dustin Johnson in 2020 won his first green jacket, a prize that was worth $2,070,00. He missed the cut in 2023 and 2024. He has earned $4,576,475 in 14 trips. 4. Jordan Spieth In 11 Masters appearances, Jordan Spieth has earned $6,015,828. He won the tournament in 2015. In 2023, he tied for fourth. In 2024, he missed the cut. 3. Scottie Scheffler He's played in five tournaments at Augusta National and has two green jackets, winning in 2022 and 2024. He's now third on the all-time Masters money list with $7,037,325. 2. Tiger Woods Tiger Woods has made $9,627,836 in 26 Masters appearances. Woods has five green jackets. He made the cut in 2024 for a record-setting 24th time. It's also his 25th overall made cut at Augusta National. 1. Phil Mickelson Phil Mickelson has earned $9,845,317 in 31 starts at the Masters, including $1,584,000 for a tie for second in 2023. He has won the event three times and has made 27 cuts.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
25 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2000 Masters, first live in HDTV
The 2025 Masters begins in 25 days. As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years. Today, it's time to examine the 2000 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. Vijay Singh defeated Ernie Els by three shots to win his only Masters title. He shot the same score (139) in his first two rounds as he did the final two rounds. Singh excelled in blustery weekend conditions, including inclement weather during the third round. It was Singh's second major title. 1) Vijay Singh; 10-under 278 2) Ernie Els; 7-under 281 T3) David Duval, Loren Roberts; 6-under 282 5) Tiger Woods; 4-under 284 Singh won $828,000, and the total purse was $4,627,828. David Gossett won low amateur honors, shooting 15-over 303, which was tied for 54th. There were no major course changes in 2000. Chris Perry won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 4-under 23. Patron badge waiting list reopens then closes Masters becomes first golf tournament presented live in HDTV on network television This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2000 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
USA Today
16-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
25 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2000 Masters, first live in HDTV
25 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2000 Masters, first live in HDTV The 2025 Masters begins in 25 days. As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years. Today, it's time to examine the 2000 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year. Who won the 2000 Masters? Vijay Singh defeated Ernie Els by three shots to win his only Masters title. He shot the same score (139) in his first two rounds as he did the final two rounds. Singh excelled in blustery weekend conditions, including inclement weather during the third round. It was Singh's second major title. 2000 Masters leaderboard 1) Vijay Singh; 10-under 278 2) Ernie Els; 7-under 281 T3) David Duval, Loren Roberts; 6-under 282 5) Tiger Woods; 4-under 284 2000 Masters purse, prize money Singh won $828,000, and the total purse was $4,627,828. Who was low amateur at the 2000 Masters? David Gossett won low amateur honors, shooting 15-over 303, which was tied for 54th. Augusta National course changes in 2000 There were no major course changes in 2000. Who won the 2000 Masters Par 3 Contest? Chris Perry won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 4-under 23. 2000 Masters facts, stats
