21 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2004 Masters, Lefty finally breaks through

The 2025 Masters begins in 21 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 2004 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.

Who won the 2004 Masters?

Phil Mickelson birdied the 72nd hole to win his first major title, and his celebration became one of the most iconic at the Masters.

Six days until Masters Week begins.
Jim Nantz documents @PhilMickelson’s breakthrough moment as he makes a dramatic birdie on No. 18 to win the 2004 Masters and claim his first major championship. #cominginapril pic.twitter.com/3Q7vy4wIMd
— The Masters (@TheMasters) April 2, 2019

He is the sixth Masters champion to win by birdieing the final hole and he's the most recent to do that. In addition, he birdied five of the last seven holes for the win. Mickelson had three consecutive 69s after an opening 72. It was his 12th start at the Masters.

2004 Masters leaderboard

1) Phil Mickelson; 9-under 279

2) Ernie Els; 8-under 280

3) K.J. Choi; 3-under 285

5) Sergio Garcia, Bernhard Langer; 2-under 286

2004 Masters purse, prize money

Mickelson won $1,170,000, and the total purse was $6,286,050.

Who was low amateur at the 2004 Masters?

Brandt Snedeker won low amateur honors, shooting 12-over 300, which was tied for 41st.

Augusta National course changes in 2004

No. 4: Pine trees (36) added to the right of the fairway.

Who won the 2004 Masters Par 3 Contest?

Padraig Harrington won the Par 3 Contest for the second straight year, shooting 4-under 23.

2004 Masters facts, stats

Arnold Palmer made his record 50th consecutive and final Masters start
Padraig Harrington and Kirk Triplett make consecutive aces on No. 16 in the final round
It was the second straight year a lefty won the Masters (Mike Weir, 2003)

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2004 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more

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