The History of The Masters Golf New York Daily News Edition

SUNDAY at Augusta. Jack Nicklaus, 46 years old, starts the final round four shots behind. The galleries swell with anticipation. A birdie at 9 … another at 10 … the charge is on. Eagle at 15, birdie at 16, birdie at 17 — the roars roll across the pines. A final-round 65, ten under par. When Greg Norman falters at the last, it’s done — Nicklaus wins his sixth Masters, a record. The Golden Bear, champion again.

Follow the story of The Masters through a book of authentic New York Daily newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1934. This edition charts the history of golf’s first major tournament of the year — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The inaugural Masters Tournament at Augusta National in 1934
– Jack Nicklaus’ record-breaking sixth Masters victory in 1986
– Tiger Woods’ iconic 1997 triumph and return to glory in 2019
– Phil Mickelson’s unforgettable wins in 2004, 2006, and 2010
– Rory McIlroy's back-to-back wins in 2025 and 2026

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a golf enthusiast, a sports historian, or someone who remembers those legendary Sundays first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Masters history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.