8 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2017 Masters, Sergio finally breaks through

The 2025 Masters begins in eight 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 2017 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.

Who won the 2017 Masters?

Sergio Garcia becomes the third Masters champion from Spain, beating Justin Rose in a playoff for his first major title. It was Garcia's 19th start at Augusta National, the most before winning in Masters history. Garcia made birdie on the first playoff hole to win. To this day, Garcia's win was the latest playoff at the Masters.

2017 Masters leaderboard

1) Bubba Watson; 9-under 279

2) Justin Rose; 9-under 279

4) Charl Schwartzel; 6-under 282

T4) Matt Kuchar, Thomas Pieters; 5-under 283

2017 Masters purse, prize money

Garcia won $1,980,000, and the total purse was $11,000,000.

Who was low amateur at the 2017 Masters?

Stewart Hagestad won low amateur honors, shooting 6-over 294 and placing tied for 36th.

Augusta National course changes in 2017

There were no major course changes in 2017.

Who won the 2017 Masters Par 3 Contest?

The Par 3 Contest was canceled due to weather.

2017 Masters facts, stats

  • Fred S. Ridley is elected Chairman. Billy Payne is named Chairman Emeritus
  • For the first time, the Par 3 Contest was canceled because of weather

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