The Masters Greatest Shot Poll
Ah, The Masters begins. And with it, so it’s commonly held, the golfing season for us mere mortals (at least here in the UK). I don’t know if it’s the splendour of the colourful magnolias and rhododendrons, the hallowed green turf of Augusta National set against that azure sky, or those transcendent sporting moments that define an individual and their golfing career, but there’s something special that captures our imagination at this event and inspires us all to go out and play. From now on, the golfing season is in full swing.
In anticipation of what promises to be another dramatic championship, I’ve put together this collection of some of the greatest shots ever to be played at The Masters, and a poll where you can vote for your favourite. You may have others that you think worthy of inclusion, but if nothing else, these videos will undoubtedly put you in the mood for wall-to-wall viewing of this most famous of tournaments.
To vote for your ‘Best Shot at The Masters’, click here
Phil Mickelson: 13th Hole 2010 Masters
Larry Mize: 11th Hole 1987 Masters
Tiger Woods: 16th Hole 2005 Masters
Sandy Lyle: 18th Hole 1988 Masters
Nick Faldo: 13th Hole 1996 Masters
Gene Sarazen: 15th Hole 1935 Masters
A contender without the video comes in the form of Gene Sarazen’s “shot heard around the world”. Playing the final round of the 1935 Masters Tournament, Sarazen made an albatross on the par 5 15th, by holing a 235-yard 4 Wood. Trailing the leader, Craig Wood, by three shots at the time, this now legendary shot enabled Sarazen to tie with Wood over the 72 holes, before beating him in the 36 hole playoff. The shot, and Sarazen, were duly propelled into golfing folklore.
And one for fun…
Vijay Singh does some crowd pleasing in the practice rounds…