The 2025 Masters begins in 15 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 2010 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2010 Masters?
Phil Mickelson becomes the eighth golfer to win at least three Masters titles. No one has won three since, with Bubba Watson and Scottie Scheffler the only golfers to win at least two green jackets. At 50 years old, Fred Couples opens in 66. Mickelson played the par-5 13th in 6 under for the week with a pair of eagles. He trailed entering the final round but won by three strokes, closing in 67.
2010 Masters leaderboard
1) Phil Mickelson; 16-under 272
2) Lee Westwood; 13-under 275
3) Anthony Kim; 12-under 276
T4) K.J. Choi, Tiger Woods; 11-under 277
2010 Masters purse, prize money
Mickelson won $1,350,000, and the total purse was $7,397,128.
Who was low amateur at the 2010 Masters?
Matteo Manassero won low amateur honors, shooting 4-over 292 and placing 36th.
Augusta National course changes in 2010
No. 1: Practice putting green behind first tee reduced by 20 percent to improve patron flow.
No. 2: Front of green widened approximately eight feet.
No. 5: Seven yards added to the front of the Masters tees without necessitating a change in length to the hole.
No. 13: Seven yards added to the front of the Masters tees without necessitating a change in length to the hole.
Who won the 2010 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Louis Oosthuizen won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 6-under 21.
2010 Masters facts, stats
- Jack Nicklaus joins Arnold Palmer as an Honorary Starter
- Masters is produced and distributed live in 3D on television and the internet, the first of any major sporting event
- New tournament practice area is used for the first time
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2010 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
