A Complete List of Masters Golf Tournament Winners from 1934 to 2025

From Horton Smith to Rory McIlroy, a look at every champion who has donned the iconic green jacket

Apr. 6, 2026 at 2:04pm

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The Masters golf tournament, held annually at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, is one of the most prestigious events in the sport. This comprehensive list details every champion since the tournament's inception in 1934, including highlights like the youngest and oldest winners, and the players with the most victories.

Why it matters

Winning the Masters is a career-defining achievement for any golfer, granting them membership in an elite club of champions who have earned the iconic green jacket. This list provides historical context and insights into the tournament's rich legacy, as well as the evolving records and milestones that have been set over the decades.

The details

The Masters tournament was first held in 1934, with Horton Smith taking home the inaugural title and a $1,500 prize, which would be worth around $37,000 today. Since then, the tournament has been held every year, except for 1943-1945 due to World War II. Several players have won the Masters multiple times, with Tiger Woods holding the record for most victories with 5 titles. Last year, Rory McIlroy won his first Masters, completing the career Grand Slam, and walking away with a $4.2 million prize.

  • The first Masters tournament was held in 1934.
  • The Masters was not held from 1943-1945 due to World War II.
  • Rory McIlroy won his first Masters title in 2025.
  • Tiger Woods has won the Masters 5 times, including in 1997, 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2009.
  • Tiger Woods' 1997 Masters win at age 21 makes him the youngest champion, while his 2019 win at age 43 makes him the second oldest.

The players

Horton Smith

Won the first Masters tournament in 1934 with a 4-under par score, taking home a $1,500 prize.

Rory McIlroy

Won the 2025 Masters, his first green jacket, defeating Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff and completing the career Grand Slam.

Tiger Woods

Has won the Masters 5 times, the most of any player, including in 1997 (when he was the youngest champion at age 21), 2001, 2002, 2005, and 2009.

Jack Nicklaus

Holds the record for oldest Masters champion, winning in 1986 at the age of 46.

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What they’re saying

“Winning a green jacket at the Augusta National is to become part of an elite club and a massive achievement in golf.”

— Miguel Legoas, Author

“I am stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment and focus on my health.”

— Tiger Woods

What’s next

The 90th Masters tournament will take place this weekend, with one golfer set to join the prestigious list of green jacket winners.

The takeaway

The Masters tournament has a rich history spanning over 90 years, with some of golf's greatest champions etching their names in the record books. This list highlights the evolution of the tournament, the dominance of players like Tiger Woods, and the significance of donning the iconic green jacket.