09 Apr 2020

The Masters: Most iconic photographs of all time

The Masters is one of the most recognisable sporting events in the world and because of its unique setting every year at Augusta National it has produced some of  game’s most iconic photographs – from international golf photographers such as; David Cannon, Andrew Reddington, Stephen Munday and many more. A good photograph is knowing where to stand and these guys are always in the right place at the right time to capture the perfect image that tells a story for golf fans around the globe. Here we’ve picked out some of the best photographs of all time from The Masters Tournament:

Horton Smith – The first ever U.S Masters Champion in 1934

Photograph by Getty Images.

Jack Nicklaus celebrates his birdie on the 17th hole at Augusta in the 1986 Masters Tournament.

Photographer: David Cannon / Getty Images

Nick Faldo celebrates after playoff victory over Raymond Floyd in the 1990 Masters.

Photographer: David Cannon / Getty Images

Australia’s Adam Scott celebrates his win on the 10th hole during a playoff with Angel Cabrera at the fourth round of the 77th Masters. Scott drained a 10-foot birdie putt on the second playoff hole to beat Cabrera becoming the first Australian golfer to capture the green jacket.

Photographer: Andrew Reddington / Getty Images

Phil Mickleson reacts to his winning putt during the 2004 Masters Tournament.

Photograph by Augusta National / Getty Images

A young Tiger Woods celebrates after sinking a 4-foot-putt to win the U.S Masters with a record of 18 under par in 1997.

Photographer: Stephen Munday / Getty Images

Quite possibly the biggest comeback in the history of sport; Tiger Woods celebrates his win at 2019 Masters Tournament.

Photographer: Andrew Reddington / Getty Images

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