Nestled among flowering dog woods. Framed by towering pines. The expanse between has been shaped by the
winds of history. Arnold Palmer is the Masters Champion of 1960 Maybe.
Yes sir! A life changer.
Got a chance, yes! Once and for all.
For Sergio. These grounds lie patiently in wait for
new stories to emerge. This is a place that you drive up Magnolia
Lane and just things change for everyone. You just have that special feeling, that
special remembrance of when you were a kid and dreaming of coming here and playing.
And it brings out oftentimes the best in everyone.
I think one of the great things about this course is it forces you to be creative.
And I like that side of the game. I would dearly love to win this tournament
one day. DJ's been the low number one predominantly
in the last year and a half. I feel like I haven't had my run yet where
I separate myself as the number one player in the world.
That's a goal of mine still. I know where my games at.
And I know that good things are coming soon. I like my chances.
I love this place. And I know I can play well around here.
I'm more ready than I've ever been. Pressure something you create on your own
when you start thinking about results. I like where my game is trending. Knowing that I have to get the jacket back
at the end of the week, it makes me more hungry.
So every time I wake up, I see it. And every time I come home, go to bed,
I see it. Is it marginalization ? Put myself in there with chances on the
back nine on very Sundays and just haven't done it.
Hopefully this year I put myself there again and hopefully I'll get.
it done. Tiger, do you feel like you need to win
here again or would you do you just want to win here again ? Well, I don't really need to win again. I really want to. This is the story of the two thousand
nineteen Masters. Augusta National is all about tradition.
And this year, a new one was established The inaugural Augusta National Women's Amateur from a starting field of 72 female
amateurs, the top 30 after two rounds advanced to Augusta. Jennifer Kupcho is ready to go. Wow.
My goodness. That ties her for the lead. Maria Fassi with a birdie. Wake Forest senior Jennifer Kupcho played
the final six holes in five under par. Wow, all I can say is, wow, I think
we're really going to start something great in women's golf. So thank you.
So much. It was a first for many boys and girls,
as well as they competed in the drive chip and putt national finals, a chance to
play and compete on the same stage as the Masters champions who inspire them. In the cool of Monday dawn practice,
rounds began in earnest. There's probably more people watching me
warm up on a Monday here than a lot of tournaments I've played in my life or
watching you. , but I thought they were I wanted them to. There were, of course, legends to be
seen as well. All of them. Thank you so much.
My name's Jack. Here it is. Hey, Jack.
Thank you. This is a present.
Bill Garcia. A little girl. It's always a family affair.
At the annual par three contest. First great grandchild.
Here it goes. This will be one of the most interesting M
asters of all time because there are about 10 guys in there that they're just ready
to win. They all such wonderful young men.
You know, it's hard to pick any. It's always fun to play and in the par
three and to be here in Augusta. Trying to show off for the crowd.
The great thing about the par three is that there's lots of holes in one . There were four in all, including one by
Matt Wallace, who went on to become the 2019 par three contest champion. We left our clubs in the car this morning
and my daughter went off shopping. I just know it.
Oh, my goodness me. We're not going to have any clubs to deal
with. Fortunately for Gary Player, he found his
clubs and the patrons found their way to a coveted spot at the first tee for the
honorary starter ceremony. Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the 2019 Masters Tournament.
Now on the tee from South Africa, Mr. Gary Player. Next on the tee, p lease welcome Mr.
Jack Nicklaus. Ladies and gentlemen, the two thousand
nineteen Masters tournament is officially underway. Only days after winning the Texas Open,
the last man invited to the field, Corey Conners, is one of the first to tee off. His approach to the Par 5 15. Sets up the good.
An opening round 70 puts him near the top . Sixty one year old Bernh ard Langer is now
playing in his thirty- sixth Masters. The two time champion showed no signs of
slowing down. He would shoot one under par. At age forty-eight, Three time Masters
champion Phil Mickelson was looking to become the tournament's oldest winner. He finished with five birdies on his last
seven holes for an opening round sixty seven, one off the lead. I mean, I just love.
I just love this place and it brings out the best in me.
Usually not always, but usually. And it is just a fun golf course to play. It's also a fun course to watch big
hitters like Dustin Johnson. A long birdie attempt at the difficult
11th hole. And opening round of 68. Keith Mitchell played Augusta National a
handful of times as a member of the University of Georgia golf team.
But this would be his first time as a pro and his supporters were there to greet him
. Just been incredible.
We really haven't had time for all this to sink in.
It's just been a thrill for all of us in a dream of a lifetime. It was a moment you dream about your
entire life and you know, your child like you're a little boy probably has that
dream. And to see that come to fruition is just
for a parent, t he greatest moment of your life. He would finish how he began.
Even par. With a history of aches and illnesses,
Jason Day is no stranger to managing pain . In round one, he struggled with back
issues and navigated the pain well enough to
score a 2 under 70. Others just struggled.
World number one Justin Rose had trouble on his first nine holes in his five bogeys
, left him with an opening seventy five. 2015 Masters champion Jordan Spieth never
found his rhythm. Also posting a three over 75. Rory McIlroy' s up and down round included
five birdies and six bogeys for an opening 73. You know, if I was just a little sharper
, you would see those shots and I'd be, you know.
You know, I'd be in red numbers at least . But you're just disappointed.
Again, the last two holes after battling back so well on the back nine.
Hurts a little bit. Someone said there's a 3 percent chance as
a 43 year old you're going to win. So I started laughing and I think Tiger's
got better than 3 percent chance. He's a lot better than I am.
So I've got less than 3 percent chance. So what have I got to lose ? Nothing.
Aforementioned 43 year old Tiger Woods, 14 years removed from the last of his four
green jackets, is coming to Augusta with his best game in
recent memory. 2 under par, 70 to open his Masters
tournament. Bryson DeChambeau.
Nicknamed the scientist for his calculated approach to the golf swing, found the
right formula as he birdied six of the final seven holes. Byson DeChambeau chips in for a birdie and
he moves to five under just one behind. Watch this sit in. And held the share of the lead sAllwith a
6 under par 66. Winner of two of the three previous
majors, Brooks Koepka missed last year's Masters as he recovered from wrist surgery
. But on this day, he was the only player in the field to go bogey free on his round
. 6 under par, 66 to match DeChambeau. Patrons.
Enter undeterred on a dark and rainy morning, hidden among the umbrellas is a
familiar face normally seen inside the ropes.
Tiger Woods caddy Joe Lacava, his tee time, maybe seven hours away.
But work has already begun. I'm just checking the pins, trying to see
where it's best to make a putt from more than anything.
I want to get it in before the weather today.
We just came out early. Some people might say it's over- caddying
, but I feel like if I can do a little something extra and be prepared.
You know, that's part of my job. It's been a long time, at least, you
know, you can say you did a one time with a guy which is kind of nice.
I'm looking for number two here shortly. It's going to be a tough road, but
Tiger's very capable and I like his chances. Bryson De Chambeau awoke tied atop the
leader board. But by day's end, a seventy- five had
dropped him into a tie for 16th. Oh, dear. It was a nervy slam at that one. It's frustrating.
Good enough to do it, it's just it's there right in front of me.
I don't get it. So that's the game.
That's golf. And that's why I love it. But I also hate it at the same time. Brooks Koepka might echo those sentiments like a roller coaster start to his day
began with three birdies, two bogeys and a double bogey on the first nine, and had
him wondering if the round might be slipping away. Justin Thomas from behind the 6th for
Birdie. And from behind the 15th for e agle. A second round 68 puts him at three under
for the tournament. Dustin Johnson with an unconventional
approach for birdie at the par five 13. He's lurking at six under par after two
rounds. 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott with a 2
iron on the par five 15. Leading to an eagle and a share of the
lead at seven under for the tournament. Phil Mickelson kept his hopes for a fourth
green jacket alive. There's nothing better than having a
chance going into the weekend at the Masters.
And that's what I want to focus on. And if I go shoot a good one tomorrow,
I'll be in it for Sunday. South African Louis Station was on target
all day. Seven birdies for a second round 66 and a
share of the lead. Playing in his second masters, Xanders
Schauffele was just as locked in. Eight birdies on the day.
And to this point below low round of the tournament, sixty- five. Jason Day's back was feeling better. He birdied all four of the par fives. And the par 3 16th. He, too, was at 7 under. 33 year old South African Justin Harding
was playing in his first masters. What a shot tap in range for Harding.
Sixty nine and one stroke off the lead. To look at the score board going through,
I know I watched it the whole way around. First time now, my name's on it. In his thirty- first Masters nineteen
ninety one champion Ian Woosnam is teeing it up for the final time, It's been a
good road yet. I'm happy what I've done in my life. I wish I could carry on a bit longer, but
I think because my health wise is on my back, I just can't carry on. But, you know, it's been a pleasure.
Been a champion. From 91.
You know, when I putt on the last green, you don't get the chance very often you
dream about them things when you're a little kid.
I couldn't have asked for a better putt. I've enjoyed every 31 years coming here,
so that emotional. The more I've played over the last few
years, I seem to have more people watching me. And supported me, and it's great. Can't really say much more.
Hold please. Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods round began heating up at the
ninth. After a birdie at the 11th. A twenty nine minute rain delay hardly put
a damper on his round, the roars would return at the 14. And again, at the 15. One stroke off the lead heading into the
weekend. This is, you know, now three different
majors have been in the mix. So you know, good stuff. Open champion Francesco Molinari took only
twenty five putts. As he putted a bogey free round of 67,
joining the leaders at seven under. Brooks Koepka climbed his way back to the
top of a strong leaderboard with a birdie at the last. Some people don't think I'm mentally tough
and tough in general, but I think I am. I think I've proven that with three
trophies and you can't win it on Friday. So he's still got a lot a lot of golf to
play. Five players, all major champions tied at
the halfway point, the most in Masters history. The peacefulness of mornings early light
uncovers the dedication and hard work that goes into preparing golf's grandest stage
. Today is moving day.
And there are plenty of prime seats to witness what the day will bring forth. For the first time in 20 years, four
amateurs will play on the weekend. Oklahoma State junior and native of Norway
, Victor Hovland. Latin America amateur winner Alvaro Ortiz
of Mexico. Asia-Pacific amateur champion Kumi Kanai
of Japan. And 19 year old UCLA sophomore Devin
Blaine all made the cut. Another UCLA product and low amateur of
the 2012 Masters, Patrick Cantlay, got his round off to a quick start. Eight birdies on the day and a tournament
low round of 64. That was until Webb Simpson finished. With the third round 64. You just had to know where to look.
Tony Finau at the par five, 8th. Jason Day was the only player in the last
five pairings over par on his round. A 73 knocked him from a tie for first in
to a tie for fourteenth. Brooks Koepka and Adam Scott were cruising
, but in opposite directions. This is on a terrific line if he's got the
distance down. Planting within a foot of the hole. Brooks Koepka, will have that to get to
minus 10. Putting woes for Adam Scott and he
finishes with a third round 72. Matt Kuchar climbed the leaderboard
looking for his fourth birdie in a row. A sixty eight and he, too, wants a part
on the mainstage on Sunday. The story of this Masters will be written
and broadcast all over the world. But for the first time in 69 years, it
won't be penned by legendary columnist Dan Jenkins, who passed away earlier this
year. I first met Dan i n 1963, he was establishing himself as
one of the greatest sportswriters ever. In my view, Dan Jenkins was the cleverest
writer in sports. I can't think of anyone who's equal to. He could turn of phrase.
With such humor contained in it that you go back and read it again.
He was a master at it in a way that very few others have ever been. As the afternoon heated up, so too did
the golf. Phil Mickelson needed to make a statement
to have any hope on Sunday. Ian Poulter served notice that he would be
a factor as well. A third Round 68 into a tie for fifth. Dustin Johnson played the 13th more
traditionally this time. As is Justin Harding, who from forty
seven feet away at the 17th. Parks another sub par round of 70. Can Tiger rise above the pressure that was
being put forth ? Molinari had a front row seat and kept the
pressure on. Yeah I always feel pressure, if you care
about something, obviously you're going to feel pressure.
I've always felt it from the first time I remember ever playing a golf tournament
until now, that hasn't changed. I was just making sure that I stayed in
double digits. That was the goal today was start at s ix
and make sure I got the double digits I was able to do that. Francesco Molinari remains steadfast. Four consecutive birdies on the second
nine. With nothing clouding his bogey free round
of 66. Obviously, it's nice to be a little bit
ahead, but you never know how it's going to go, especially around the course like
here. It's going to be a battle.
Anything can happen tomorrow. An ominous forecast moved the starting
times early. For some, that meant warming up in the
dark. What would the morning light reveal ? Whose life would be changed forever. Could a champion regain the glory of his
past and conquer the very players he inspired ? The final group teed off at nine twenty-
one in the morning and the tone was set early. Tiger was the first to strike. Oh, yes.
Tiger Woods now one back. But he would give it back. Has gone up again. For over for the w eek at the fifth hole. Consecutive bogeys dropped him three
behind as Molinari remained steady. That was about to change at the summit. Tiger wasn't the only one to keep an eye
on. Up ahead, Brooks Koepka was inching
closer. A familiar name in a familiar position. However, there were some not so familiar
names as well. Xander Schauffele at the 11th hole has to turn another roll.
Can you believe it ? And up ahead, Patrick Cantlay. Cantlay double figures now. The saying goes the tournament starts on
the second nine on Sunday. And Tiger started one stroke behind the
leader Molinari. But that wasn't the only action on the
course. The battle for low amateur was coming down
to the wire. Victor Hovland's second at 7. The birdie and he finishes in the
clubhouse at three under par for the tournament. Alvaro Ortiz, meanwhile, needed to par
the ninth hole. His last to top, the missed gave Hovland, the honor of
being low amateur. Phil Mickelson needed to go low if he
wanted any chance to contend. But an even par 72, p ut him in a tie for
18. The other lefty, Bubba Watson, made a
late round charge. But a bogey bogey finish dropped him back
into a tie for 12th. Bryson, DeChambeau nearly aced the 16th
hole in Thursday's round. Today he did. Could John Rahm repeat? Almost. Same group, Justin Thomas. The excitement was at 16, but the drama
was at the other second nine. Par three.
The twelfth. Koepka was the first to succumb. Well, it's not the first time.
It certainly won't be the last. Truer words were never spoken.
Ian Poulter. The final group arrives to the tee. Molinari first. Well, it's definitely showing his
experience there. And lastly, Tony Finau. Tiger's rode safely on the green, while
the others found themselves on the wrong side of Ray's Creek. Four balls, and the last two groups are
in the water here on 12. The 12th hole has spoken. Up ahead, it was anything but silent
Koepka for Eagle a t 13. Trying to get that double right back and
does. Patrick Cantlay h e is your leader, minus
twelve. Over at 17. Making the move at just the right time,
co leader Dustin Johnson. Back to back birdies and he has 12 under. It was just an amazing buzz out there to
try to figure out what was going on. Meanwhile, still stay present and focus
on what I'm trying to do out there. After a bogey at 16 dropped Cantlay out of
the lead. This bogey at 17 dropped him out of
contention. Brooks Koepka on the last of the par fives
. And Brooks Koepka has that for eagle at 15
. For the outright lead. At one time, there were five players tied
for the lead at 12 under. Jason Day finishes his round . The first man in the clubhouse at 11
under. Molinari' s third at 15. What a time for an error like that.
Hopes dashed on 15. For Molinari. And for the first time all day. Tiger Woods has the lead at minus 13.
He's the outright leader. Across the way at 16 green. Last year's runner up, Rickie Fowler,
still held out hope at 17. But he effectively ran out of holes and
would finish at a time for nine. Dustin Johnson had a chance to tie Tiger
at the last. Despite the miss, he was the new
clubhouse leader at 12 under par. As Brooks Koepka cleared the stage at 16. The par three dutifully awaited the leader
on the course. I backed off because I just want to see
where it was pitchin just kind of know what I had to do and then I saw where it
pitched and I knew it was going to be close.
And I think fans are still yelling when I I when I was heading. Now two back and needing to make birdies. I had a two shot lead at the time.
Well I was in that same position in '05 had a two shot lead and go bogey bogey.
Let's not do that here. While Tiger was safely off the tee. Koepka at the green for birdie. Xander Schauffele for par at 18. He joins Dustin Johnson in the clubhouse
at 12 under par. I told my caddy on 18th, you know, I
shot one over my first round and it clawed my way all the way back to where I'm at
now. So I told him with a smile that, you know
, I said, we just proved to ourselves that we can win here.
Which is an awesome feeling. A cleanup par at 17.
One hole to play. 18 is to make. It's not over yet.
Brooksy could still make birdie up 18 and I can make bogey and the next thing you
know we're in the playoffs, so let's keep the hammer down. Koepka with his approach to the 18th. There you go.
What a great shots. Very straightforward putt doesn't have to
give the hole away. The rush of Tiger's momentum ever present
the Sunday red closing in ? Koepka to get to 13 under. I was on the fairway and I watched him,
he tapped in and I knew the bogey was was the winning score. The roles from last year's PGA
Championship were reversed t his time. As a fan, I love it.
I think it's awesome. I'm glad he's back.
It's probably one of the coolest things to be a part of it, even though, you know,
you finish second place, you know, you're a little bummed out, but it's I wouldn't want it any other way.
You know, you want to play against the best to ever play.
You want to go toe to toe with them. And, you know, I can I can leave saying, gave
it my all and he's good man. I don't know what to say. There was, however, still work to be done. I just kept saying, I've been here,
wasn't that long ago. Just go ahead and just keep playing the game. Keep plodding along and keep doing all the
little things correctly. Be committed to the shot.
And I was. I think the kids are starting to
understand how much this game means to me and some of the things I've done in the
game. Prior to this comeback, they only knew
that golf caused me a lot of pain. It's a lot of fun to be in that type of
atmosphere. It's what I practice for, what I play for
, what I train for. So my time's coming I know it is and I
just got keep riding the storm. I'm proud of, you know, everything I did
today. I didn't play my best golf, but I fought
hard and just a couple of bad swings and probably one bad swing and one bad
decision. But I tapped the putt in.
I don't know what I did, but I know I screamed and that I was just looking for
for Joey somewhere. To have my kids there it's come full circle. You know, my my dad was here in 97 and now I'm the dads with two kids. The conquering hero, 14 years since his
last Masters victory. He wins his fifth green jacket. I think that everyone out here got a
chance to witness something that was was amazing in this the competitive
environment, everyone was playing well at same time and
it could've gone so many different ways. I just happened to hang in there and
persevere. It was now time for the coronation. First it was Victor Hovland hoisting the
silver cup as low amateur. Tiger Woods slips on the green jacket for
the fifth time as Masters Champion. I was very fortunate to be given another
chance, do something that I love to do. I'm able to play golf again.
Do it at an elite level again. Just very blessed to have that opportunity. Just the tournament, has meant so much to
me over the years. Coming here in ninety- five for the first
time and will play as an amateur. Winning in 97 and come then come full
circle twenty-two years later, be able to do it again. This tournament has meant so much to me
and my family. Have everyone here. It's something I'll never, ever forget.
Just watched it. Very good and worth a watch