2000
Vijay Singh won his only Masters, three strokes ahead of Ernie Els. Singh’s playing partner, David Duval, took shot after shot but couldn’t close the deal. At the par-5 13th hole, Singh reached the green in two while Duval found the water. Then in second, Duval was making his charge, but that two-shot swing gave Singh a three-shot lead and he never looked back.
2001
Tiger Woods completed his “Tiger Slam” at Augusta National in 2001. At the time, Woods held all four major titles (U.S. Open, Open Championship, and PGA Championship in 2000).
2002
Tiger Woods completed just the third title defense in Masters history with a 12-under win, three strokes clear of Retief Goosen. Jack Nicklaus defended his title in 1966, as did Nick Faldo in 1990.
2003
Mike Weir became the first Canadian and left-handed player to win the Masters in 2003.
2004
Thanks to a birdie on No. 18, Phil Mickelson won his first major championship. Arnold Palmer made his 50th consecutive and final Masters appearance.
2005
Tiger Woods won his fourth Masters as Augusta National said goodbye to three former champions: Tommy Aaron, Billy Casper and six-time champion Jack Nicklaus.
2006
Before the 2006 Masters, Augusta National was lengthened by 155 yards. Three-time Masters champion Nick Faldo makes his final appearance.
2007
High scores due to low temperatures and wind gave Zach Johnson his first major title, two strokes clear of Retief Goosen, Rory Sabbatini and Tiger Woods. As previously mentioned, the 1-over winning mark tied for the highest winning score ever at Augusta.
2008
Four players hit a hole-in-one at 2008’s Par 3 Contest: Paul Azinger, Charles Coody, Fred Couples and Wayne Grady.
2009
Gary Player makes his final Masters appearance as Ángel Cabrera became the first Masters champion from Argentina and South America.
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