The 34 best 4-day totals in Masters history

The best from Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods, Arnold Palmer and more in this recap of lowest totals at the storied Augusta National.

Ben Hogan, 1953: 274

Robert Tyre “Bobby” Jones Jr., president of the Augusta National Golf Club, congratulates Master winner Ben Hogan, left, and runner-up Ed “Porky” Oliver.

Two Palm Springs, California, boys took center stage during the 1953 Masters. It was Ben Hogan’s four-day, record-setting total of 274 that secured the victory over Ed Oliver. It was Hogan’s seventh major title and second Masters.

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