12 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 2013 Masters, Scott becomes first Aussie winner

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The 2025 Masters begins in 12 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 2013 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.

Who won the 2013 Masters?​

Adam Scott becomes the first Masters champion from Australia, defeating Angel Cabrera on the second playoff hole for his first major title. Scott didn't lead after any of the first three rounds. It was the sixth time in Masters history there were different leaders after all four rounds. Scott birdied No. 10 on the second playoff hole to defeat the 2009 Masters champion.

2013 Masters leaderboard​

1) Adam Scott; 9-under 279

2) Lee Westwood; 9-under 279

3) Jason Day; 7-under 281

T4) Marc Leishman, Tiger Woods; 5-under 283

2013 Masters purse, prize money​

Scott won $1,440,000, and the total purse was $8,102,801.

Who was low amateur at the 2013 Masters?​

Tianlang Guan won low amateur honors, shooting 12-over 300 and placing 58th.

Augusta National course changes in 2013​

There were no major course changes in 2013.

Who won the 2013 Masters Par 3 Contest?​

Ted Potter Jr. won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 4-under 23.

2013 Masters facts, stats​

• Tianlang Guan, winner of the 2012 Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, becomes the youngest player ever to compete in and make the cut at the Masters and win Low Amateur
• Drive, Chip and Putt, a youth skills competition conducted in coordination with the Masters Tournament, USGA and PGA of America, is announced.

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This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2013 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more

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