1934 Masters Tournament


The 1934 Masters Tournament was the first Masters Tournament, held March 22–25 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, United States. It was officially known as the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament" for its first five editions, but informally as the Masters from the start.
CBS Radio broadcast updates daily, making this the second golf tournament to live broadcast. The sportscaster was Herbert H. Ramsay, former U.S. Golf Association president. This tournament also marked the return of Bobby Jones from retirement.
Horton Smith won the event with a birdie putt at the 17th hole, and finished at 284, one stroke ahead of runner-up Craig Wood. Tournament co-founder and host Bobby Jones finished ten strokes back at 294, tied for thirteenth place. The total purse was United [States dollar|$]5,000 and the winner's share was $1,500.

Course

  • The holes' current names are listed above; the current nines were switched for 1934 only.

Round summaries

First round

Thursday, March 22, 1934
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Second round

Friday, March 23, 1934
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Third round

Saturday, March 24, 1934
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Final round

Sunday, March 25, 1934
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