42 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1983 Masters, including the last Monday finish
Cameron Jourdan- Seve Ballesteros won his second Masters Tournament in 1983 with a final score of 8-under 280.
- This was the first year that Masters participants were allowed to use their own caddies instead of being required to use Augusta National caddies.
- Hale Irwin won the Par 3 Contest with a score of 5-under 22.
The 2025 Masters begins in 42 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 1983 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 1983 Masters?
Seve Ballesteros won his second Masters title in four years. He was trailing after the first, second and third rounds, but in the final round, he started birdie-eagle-par-birdie for the best four-hole star in Masters history. He shot 3-under 69 in the final round to win by four shots.
1983 Masters leaderboard
1) Seve Ballesteros; 8-under 280
T2) Ben Crenshaw, Tom Kite; 4-under 284
T4) Raymond Floyd, Tom Watson; 3-under 285
1983 Masters purse, prize money
Ballesteros won $90,000, and the total purse was $519,699.
Who was low amateur at the 1983 Masters?
Jim Hallet was the low amateur after finishing at 9-over 297, which was tied for 40th.
Augusta National course changes in 1983
There were no major course changes in 1983.
Who won the 1983 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Hale Irwin won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
1983 Masters facts, stats
- For the first time, players were able to bring their own caddies to Augusta National
- Ken Venturi is an Honorary Starter for one year only
- The last time the Masters had a Monday finish was in 1983 because of storms on Thursday and Friday
- Sam Snead made his 44th Masters start, tied for seventh-most all-time.