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Masters: Big Leads, Big Finishes at Augusta
12 Apr
Summary
- Scottie Scheffler led by five shots but won by three in 2022.
- Jordan Spieth broke a 36-hole scoring record in 2015.
- Jack Nicklaus once held a five-shot lead and won by outlasting rivals.
Scottie Scheffler, holding a five-shot lead after 36 holes in 2022, ultimately won the Masters by three strokes. His impressive performance contrasted with some historical leaders who saw their margins shrink.
In 2015, Jordan Spieth established a new 36-hole scoring record, leading by five shots and going on to win by four. Raymond Floyd also set multiple scoring records in 1976 with a five-shot lead, ultimately winning by four and tying a 72-hole record.
Even Jack Nicklaus experienced the challenges of maintaining a significant lead. In 1975, he held a five-shot advantage but faced a dramatic back-nine battle, eventually winning by one shot.
Earlier Masters history also features close contests. Herman Keiser led by five shots in 1946 and held on for a one-shot victory. In 1936, Harry Cooper led by five after 36 holes but ultimately finished second after Horton Smith rallied.
