A historical ranking of the most dramatic victories at Augusta National, focusing on players who overcame significant deficits after the third round to claim the green jacket. This list highlights resilience, clutch putting, and iconic moments in Masters Tournament history.
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Snead started the final round with a staggering 6-shot deficit to leader Lloyd Mangrum. He fired a 67 while Mangrum struggled, allowing Snead to win by five shots in one of the largest final-round comebacks in tournament history.
Nicklaus entered the final round two shots behind Ken Venturi. He dominated the last 36 holes, winning by five strokes over Lee Trevino to secure his fourth Green Jacket, cementing his status as a major championship giant.
Norman held a five-shot lead entering Sunday but collapsed spectacularly, shooting a 1-over 71 while Tiger Woods shot 59. Although a loss, it remains the most significant lead surrendered after three rounds in Masters history.
Woods shot an incredible 65 in the final round to overtake Tom Lehman and Fred Couples. He won by 12 strokes, shattering records and announcing his arrival as a dominant force in golf with a historic performance.
Mickelson entered the final day three strokes behind Ernie Els. He produced a stunning 67 while Els struggled, winning by a single stroke in a thrilling finish that showcased his ability to perform under immense pressure at Augusta.
After a strong start, Woods fell back but surged on Sunday with a final-round 66. He defeated Chris DiMarco by two strokes, completing a second career Grand Slam and demonstrating his legendary finishing capabilities in majors.
Woods entered the final round two shots behind Phil Mickelson. He played flawlessly with a final-round 67, winning by three strokes to capture his sixth Green Jacket and extend his record for most Masters wins.
Spieth began the final round four shots behind Jason Day. He shot a 70 while Day posted 73, securing a two-stroke victory in one of the most dominant late-career performances by a young player in Masters history.
Spieth shot a final-round 69 to win by one shot over Sergio Garcia. Although the deficit was smaller than in 2015, the comeback was crucial as it marked his return to form after a near miss the previous year, solidifying his status as an elite competitor.
Matsuyama entered the final round four shots behind leader Justin Thomas. He shot a final-round 70 to tie with Thomas, then won in the second playoff hole to become the first Japanese man to win a major championship.