The first of the four major golf tournaments that took place in 2023 was the Masters Tournament, which was played in its 87th edition. The competition was held in Augusta, Georgia, USA, from April 6–9 at the Augusta National Golf Club.
Who won Masters 2023?
Jon Rahm beat Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson by four shots at 12-under par after shooting a final-round three-under-par 69 to win the Masters and become the fourth Spaniard to do so. At the beginning of the final round, Koepka, who is going for his fifth major title, had a two-shot lead, but he shot 75 (+3) and fell to second.
After starting the final round 10 shots off the lead, Mickelson, 52, shot a seven-under-par round of 65 to move up into a tie for second and become the oldest player in Masters history to place in the top five.
Par 3 contest
The winning par-3 score was 21 (-6) by Tom Hoge. There were five holes-in-one, including Hoge's on the eighth hole. Séamus Power finished his round with two consecutive aces, becoming just the fourth player in the competition's history to complete two holes-in-one in the same calendar year. In addition to Scottie Scheffler, Bubba Watson also hit a hole-in-one.
Top 10
| Place | Player | Score | To Par | Prize Money |
| 1 | Jon Rahm | 65-69-73-69=276 | -12 | $3.24 million |
| T2 | Brooks Koepka | 65-67-73-75=280 | -8 | $1.58 million |
| T2 | Phil Mickelson | 71-69-75-65=280 | -8 | $1.58 million |
| T4 | Russell Henley | 73-67-71-70=281 | -7 | $744,000 |
| T4 | Patrick Reed | 71-70-72-68=281 | -7 | $744,000 |
| T4 | Jordan Spieth | 69-70-76-66=281 | -7 | $744,000 |
| T7 | Viktor Hovland | 65-73-70-74=282 | -6 | $580,500 |
| T7 | Cameron Young | 67-72-75-68=282 | -6 | $580,500 |
| 9 | Sahith Theegala | 73-70-73-67=283 | -5 | $522,000 |
| T10 | Matt Fitzpatrick | 70-72-72-70=284 | -4 | $432,000 |
| T10 | Collin Morikawa | 69-69-74-72=284 | -4 | $432,000 |
| T10 | Xander Schauffele | 68-74-71-71=284 | -4 | $432,000 |
| T10 | Scottie Scheffler | 68-75-71-70=284 | -4 | $432,000 |
Who won the Masters 2022?
Scottie Scheffler is the winner of the 2022 Masters Tournament. His final score at the Masters 2022 was 10-under. It was his first major championship victory. He shot a final round of 71 to win the tournament by three shots over Rory McIlroy. Scheffler opened the day with a three-shot lead and maintained his composure throughout the final round despite some pressure from Cameron Smith, who cut the gap to one at one point. Scheffler chipped in from off the green on the 12th hole, regaining his momentum and securing his well-deserved victory. Overall, his victory was a testament to his unwavering composure and incredible talent on the golf course.
Most Masters Victories by Players
The Masters Tournament is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, and many great players have won it over the years. According to various sources, Jack Nicklaus holds the record for the most Masters victories with six wins. Tiger Woods is second on the list with five wins. Arnold Palmer has won four times. Sam Snead, Nick Faldo, Gary Player, Jimmy Demaret, and Phil Mickelson all won three times. Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan, Tom Watson, Seve Ballesteros, Bernhard Langer, Ben Crenshaw, José Mara Olazabal, and Bubba Watson are all two-time champions.
Masters Winners Milestone
First back-to-back winner: Jack Nicklaus (1965, 1966)
First non-American winner: Gary Player (1961)
First left-handed winner: Mike Weir (2003)
First 2-time winner: Horton Smith (1934, 1936)
First 3-time winner: Jimmy Demaret (1940, 1947, 1950)
First 4-time winner: Arnold Palmer (1958, 1960, 1962, 1964)
First 5-time and 6-time winner: Jack Nicklaus (1963, 1965, 1966, 1972, 1975, 1986)
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