Who were the Masters winners during Easter Sundays?

The Masters Tournament is one of the most prestigious golf events in the world. It is held annually at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. Over the years, the tournament has witnessed some incredible moments, with the best golfers from around the world vying for the iconic green jacket. However, the tournament’s history also includes some fascinating Easter Sundays, with some of the greatest golfers of all time winning on this auspicious day.

As we approach the 2023 Masters Tournament, we look back at some of the past champions who secured the coveted green jacket on Easter Sunday. The tournament has been held on Easter Sunday 18 times in its history, with the last time being in 2012. Interestingly, some golfers believe that winning on Easter Sunday holds a special significance, as it represents the triumph of good over evil and resurrection.

Explore the Masters champions who secured their green jacket on Easter Sunday. We delve into the history of the tournament and look at some of the most memorable moments that occurred on this auspicious day. From Arnold Palmer’s victory in 1958 to Bubba Watson’s triumph in 2012, we examine the careers of some of the greatest golfers who etched their names in the tournament’s history books on Easter Sunday.

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Masters Champions on Easter Sunday:

The champions who won the Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday, starting from 1947 when Jimmy Demaret secured the green jacket, to Bubba Watson’s memorable victory in 2012.

Jimmy Demaret (1947, 1950): Jimmy Demaret was the first golfer to win on Easter Sunday at the Masters Tournament. He won in both 1947 and 1950, making him the only player to win twice on Easter at Augusta National. Demaret was known for his colorful wardrobe and his affable personality, and he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1983.

Cary Middlecoff (1955): Cary Middlecoff was a dentist-turned-golfer who won the Masters Tournament in 1955 on Easter Sunday. He also won the U.S. Open in 1949 and 1956, and he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1986.

Arnold Palmer (1958): Arnold Palmer won his first of four Masters Tournaments in 1958 on Easter Sunday. Palmer was known for his aggressive playing style and his charismatic personality, and he was a beloved figure in the world of golf until his death in 2016.

Jack Nicklaus (1966*): Jack Nicklaus won his second of six Masters Tournaments in 1966, tying for the lead on Easter Sunday before winning the tournament in a playoff on Monday. Nicklaus is considered one of the greatest golfers of all time, and he holds the record for the most major championships won with 18.

Bob Goalby (1968): Bob Goalby won his only major championship at the Masters Tournament in 1968 on Easter Sunday. He won by one stroke after Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard, which cost him a chance at a playoff. Goalby was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1982.

Charles Coody (1971): Charles Coody won the Masters Tournament in 1971 on Easter Sunday, holding off Jack Nicklaus by two strokes. Coody was known for his steady playing style and his strong faith, and he was inducted into the Texas Golf Hall of Fame in 1999.

Gary Player (1974): Gary Player won his second of three Masters Tournaments in 1974 on Easter Sunday. Player was known for his intense fitness regimen and his excellent short game, and he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

Tom Watson (1977): Tom Watson won the first of his two Masters Tournaments in 1977 on Easter Sunday. Watson was known for his excellent iron play and his clutch putting, and he won a total of eight major championships in his career.

Fuzzy Zoeller (1979): Fuzzy Zoeller won the Masters Tournament in his first appearance in 1979 on Easter Sunday, becoming the first rookie to win the tournament since 1935. Zoeller was known for his easy-going personality and his excellent short game, and he won a total of 10 PGA Tour events in his career.

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Craig Stadler (1982): Craig Stadler won his only major championship at the Masters Tournament in 1982 on Easter Sunday. Stadler was known for his unorthodox swing and his strong putting, and he won a total of 13 PGA Tour events in his career.

Bernhard Langer (1993): Bernhard Langer won his second of two Masters Tournaments in 1993 on Easter Sunday, proclaiming that it meant more to him because of his newfound faith. Langer was known for his steady playing style and his excellent putting, and he went on to win a total of 42 professional tournaments in his career.

Mark O’Meara (1998): Mark O’Meara won the Masters in 1998 on Easter Sunday with a score of nine-under 279. He edged out fellow American Fred Couples and England’s David Duval, both of whom finished two strokes behind O’Meara.

Phil Mickelson (2004): Phil Mickelson, an American professional golfer, won his first major championship at the 2004 Masters on Easter Sunday. Mickelson had previously finished as a runner-up in major championships a record five times before finally breaking through with his victory at Augusta National.

Zach Johnson (2007): Zach Johnson won the 2007 Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2007. It was Johnson’s first major championship and he became only the second golfer from Iowa (after Jack Fleck) to win a major championship. Johnson finished the tournament with a score of +1 (289), which was two strokes ahead of Tiger Woods, Retief Goosen, and Rory Sabbatini.

Angel Cabrera (2009): Angel Cabrera, from Argentina, won the 2009 Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2009. It was Cabrera’s second major championship, having won the U.S. Open in 2007. He finished the tournament with a score of -12 (276), two strokes ahead of runners-up Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell.

Bubba Watson (2012): Bubba Watson won the 2012 Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday, April 8th, 2012. It was Watson’s first major championship, and he won in dramatic fashion, hitting a memorable hook shot from the trees on the 10th hole of a sudden-death playoff against Louis Oosthuizen. Watson finished the tournament with a score of -10 (278), tied with Oosthuizen, and won on the second playoff hole.

Each of these golfers had different paths to their Easter Sunday victories, but they all share the honor of having won one of golf’s most prestigious tournaments on one of the most important days of the Christian calendar.

The Masters Tournament on Easter Sunday holds a special place in the hearts of golfers and fans alike. Over the years, the tournament has produced some memorable moments, with some of the greatest golfers securing their green jacket on this auspicious day.

As we look forward to the 2023 Masters Tournament, we can only imagine what Easter Sunday has in store for us this time. Will history repeat itself, or will a new champion emerge to etch their name in the tournament’s history books? Only time will tell.

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