I’ll say it, you don’t have to: this week is a real bummer.
Starting today, we’d all normally be settling in for four straight days of being glued to our screens while watching golf at Augusta National Golf Club.
Instead, the coronavirus pandemic has delayed the 2020 Masters until November, setting up what truly will be an event unlike any other.
Thankfully, YouTube and Masters.com have us all covered. The final-round broadcasts from 1968-2018 are available on YouTube, while Tiger Woods’ 2019 win is available here.
To help get you in the right state of mind this week, we’ve listed our 10 favorite tournaments you can watch from Masters past.
1996
Greg Norman missed a birdie putt on the final hole for the win in 1987 and he came up short again in 1996 (to put it lightly). The Aussie held a four-shot advantage through seven holes but fell apart and ultimately came up short as Nick Faldo overcame a six-stroke deficit for the win.
1978
Gary Player was down seven shots entering the final round. What does Mr. Player do? Blitz Augusta with an 8-under 64 to take the clubhouse lead and his third Masters title.
1968
Look past the black-and-white television broadcast. Augusta National in the ’60’s culminating in the signing of an incorrect scorecard and a joint interview at the end? Sign me up.
1980
Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer paired together for the first time in five years while a 23-year-old Seve Ballesteros became the first European Masters champion.
2004
The famous jump on video. Phil Mickelson finally dons the green jacket.
2001
Tiger Woods completes his “Tiger Slam,” walking off the 18th green at Augusta holding all four major titles (U.S. Open, Open Championship and PGA Championship in 2000).
2011
Must-see TV. Charl Schwartzel goes on a birdie-streak for the win on a day where eight players had at least a share of the lead, including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy (who entered with a four-stroke lead before carding an 80).
2005
One of the greatest chips, one of the greatest birdies, one of the most memorable shots we’ll ever see in golf. And Tiger Woods still had some work to do to earn the win.
1986
Three words: Maybe … yes, sir!
1997
If you thought Tiger’s embrace with his kids after the 2019 win was emotional, wait until you see how humbled he looks with his parents after winning his first Masters title and setting a tournament record at 18 under to become the youngest champion in the event’s illustrious history.