The 2025 Masters begins in four 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 2021 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2021 Masters?
Hideki Matsuyama won the 2021 Masters to become Asia's first Masters champion. It was also the first major championship for Japan. Eight days earlier, Japan's Tsubasa Kajitani won the Augusta National Women's Amateur. It was the second Masters in six months. Matsuyama shot 1 over in the final round but held on for a one-stroke victory over Will Zalatoris.
2021 Masters leaderboard
1) Hideki Matsuyama; 10-under 278
2) Will Zalatoris; 9-under 279
T3) Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth; 7-under 281
T5) Marc Leishman, Jon Rahm; 6-under 282
2021 Masters purse, prize money
Matsuyama won $2,070,000, and the total purse was $11,414,401.
Who was low amateur at the 2021 Masters?
No one won low amateur honors, as none made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 2021
There were no major course changes in 2016.
Who won the 2021 Masters Par 3 Contest?
There was no Par 3 Contest in 2021 because of COVID-19.
2021 Masters facts, stats
- After having no fans in 2020, limited fans are allowed for the 2021 Masters
- Lee Elder joins Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus as an Honorary Starter at the Tournament. Elder passes away later in the year
- Jordan Spieth makes birdie all four days on No. 10, the lowest combined score in hole's history
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2021 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
