41 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1984 Masters, Crenshaw's first win
Cameron Jourdan- Ben Crenshaw won his first Masters Tournament in 1984, shooting a final round of 68 to win by two strokes.
- Crenshaw took home $108,000 from the total purse of $611,400.
- Sam Snead was named an Honorary Starter a year after his 44th and final Masters start.
The 2025 Masters begins in 41 days.
As the countdown to heading down Magnolia Lane continues, Golfweek is taking a look back at some Masters history through the years.
Today, it's time to examine the 1984 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 1984 Masters?
Ben Crenshaw won his first Masters after shooting 4-under 68 in the final round. Crenshaw made three consecutive birdies, including a 60-footer at No. 10 to move into the lead and went on to win by two. It was Crenshaw's 13th start at Augusta National. Only three players have made more starts at the Masters before their first victory (Billy Casper, Mark O'Meara, Sergio Garcia).
1984 Masters leaderboard
1) Ben Crenshaw; 11-under 277
2) Tom Watson; 9-under 279
T3) David Edwards, Gil Morgan; 8-under 280
5) Larry Nelson; 7-under 281
1984 Masters purse, prize money
Crenshaw won $108,000, and the total purse was $611,400.
Who was low amateur at the 1984 Masters?
Rick Fehr was the low amateur after finishing at even-par 288, which was tied for 25th.
Augusta National course changes in 1984
There were no major course changes in 1984.
Who won the 1984 Masters Par 3 Contest?
1973 Masters champ Tommy Aaron won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
1984 Masters facts, stats
- Sam Snead becomes an Honorary Starter, one year after his 44th and final Masters start
- For the second time after winning the year prior, Seve Ballesteros missed the cut
- Bernhard Langer made the first of what would be 19 straight made cuts, which is tied fifth-most all-time.