24 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2001 Masters, Tiger slam complete
The 2025 Masters begins in 24 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 2001 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2001 Masters?
Tiger Woods captured his second Masters title, winning by two shots. More importantly, it was the fourth consecutive major title for Woods, completing the Tiger Slam. He finished at 16 under for the week, which at time time was the third-best, 72-hole score in Masters history. Phil Mickelson and David Duval also torched Augusta National that week, which foreshadowed major changes coming to the course.
2001 Masters leaderboard
1) Tiger Woods; 16-under 272
2) David Duval; 14-under 274
3) Phil Mickelson; 13-under 275
T4) Mark Calcavecchia, Toshi Izawa; 10-under 278
2001 Masters purse, prize money
Woods won $1,008,000, the first seven-figure first-place prize, and the total purse was $5,514,920.
Who was low amateur at the 2001 Masters?
There was no low amateur at the 2001 Masters, as none made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 2001
There were no major course changes in 2001.
Who won the 2001 Masters Par 3 Contest?
David Toms wins his first Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
2001 Masters facts, stats
- Three holes, No. 5 (4.061), No. 7 (3.986) and No. 18 (4.014), play easiest in Masters history
- In 2001, David Loggins changed a line in the song 'Augusta' to honor Tiger Woods
- Phil Mickelson has 25 birdies, which at the time becomes the most in Masters history
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2001 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
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