16 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2009 Masters, South America's first champ
The 2025 Masters begins in 16 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 2009 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2009 Masters?
Angel Cabrera, from Argentina, became the first South American Masters champion by defeating Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell in the tournament’s first three-man playoff since 1987. He won on the second playoff hole, No. 10, with a par. Campbell made bogey on the first playoff hole, and Perry lost on the second playoff hole with a bogey.
2009 Masters leaderboard
1) Angel Cabrera; 12-under 276
T2) Kenny Perry, Chad Campbell; 12-under 276
4) Shingo Katayama; 10-under 278
5) Phil Mickelson; 9-under 279
2009 Masters purse, prize money
Cabrera won $1,350,000, and the total purse was $7,580,452.
Who was low amateur at the 2009 Masters?
There was no low amateur in 2009, as no one made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 2009
No. 1: Back of tee reduced seven yards. Tee marker relocated and Masters scorecard changed to 445.
No. 7: An additional 10 yards was added to the front of the Masters tees without necessitating a change inlength to the hole.
No. 15: Eight to nine yards added to front of the Masters tees. No change to yardage.
Who won the 2009 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Tim Clark won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
2009 Masters facts, stats
- Gary Player competes in his record 52nd and final Masters
- Anthony Kim sets a Masters record in the second round with 11 birdies while shooting 7-under 65
- At 17 years old, Ryo Ishikawa becomes the youngest pro to compete in the Masters
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2009 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
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