39 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1986 Masters, Jack's historic win
Cameron Jourdan- Jack Nicklaus won the 1986 Masters at age 46, becoming the oldest champion in the tournament's history.
- Nicklaus shot a final round of 65, including an eagle-birdie-birdie stretch on holes 15-17, to win his sixth green jacket.
The 2025 Masters begins in 39 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 1986 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 1986 Masters?
Jack Nicklaus, at 46 years old, wins his sixth green jacket and becomes the oldest Masters champion in history. He shoots 7-under 65 in the final round to come from behind and win. Nicklaus goes eagle-birdie-birdie on 15-16-17. It was Nicklaus' 28th Masters start. He shot 30 on the back nine during the final round. He trailed by four shots heading into Sunday.
1986 Masters leaderboard
1) Jack Nicklaus; 9-under 279
T2) Greg Norman, Tom Kite; 8-under 280
4) Seve Ballesteros; 7-under 281
5) Nick Price; 6-under 282
1986 Masters purse, prize money
Nicklaus won $144,000, and the total purse was $805,100.
Who was low amateur at the 1986 Masters?
Sam W. Randolph was the low amateur for the second straight year finishing at 5-over 293, which was tied for 36th.
Augusta National course changes in 1986
There were no major course changes in 1986.
Who won the 1986 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Gary Koch won his only Par 3 Contest in a three-hole playoff over Larry Mize, shooting 4-under 23.
1986 Masters facts, stats
- Nick Price shot 9-under 63 in the third round, which sets a new 18-hole record score (still tied for best)
- Nicklaus improved his score every day, going 74-71-69-65