Tiger Woods Ties Jack Nicklaus For Most Masters Wins After Dramatic Final Round
Tiger Woods Ties Jack Nicklaus For Most Masters Wins After Dramatic Final Round...
Tiger Woods made history Sunday by winning his sixth Masters Tournament, tying Jack Nicklaus for the most victories at Augusta National. The 50-year-old golf legend closed with a 4-under 68 to finish at 14-under par, edging out rising star Scottie Scheffler by one stroke in a thrilling final-round duel.
The win comes exactly 27 years after Woods' first Masters victory in 1997, when he became the tournament's youngest champion at age 21. This victory makes Woods the oldest Masters winner, surpassing Nicklaus' 1986 record when he won at age 46.
The topic is trending today as golf fans celebrate Woods' improbable comeback after his near-fatal 2021 car accident. Social media erupted with reactions from celebrities, athletes, and former presidents after CBS's broadcast showed an emotional Woods hugging his son Charlie behind the 18th green.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley presented Woods with his sixth green jacket Sunday evening. "This one might mean the most," Woods told reporters. "After everything my body's been through, to have my kids here watching me do what they've only seen in highlights...it's special."
Woods now holds 16 major championships overall, second only to Nicklaus' 18. The victory reshapes conversations about golf's greatest player and whether Woods can surpass Nicklaus' major record. ESPN reports betting markets immediately adjusted Woods' odds for next month's PGA Championship.
The final round drew record-breaking TV ratings, with Nielsen reporting a 38% increase over last year's broadcast. Golf analysts note the timing couldn't be better for the sport, coming during negotiations for the PGA Tour's next media rights deal.
Augusta National members quietly prepared a second champions locker for Woods this week, anticipating he might join Nicklaus in the exclusive six-win club. The golden locker plate bearing "Tiger Woods - 2026" was installed Sunday night alongside Nicklaus' in the champions' dressing room.
