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The 2025 Masters begins in 17 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 2008 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Trevor Immelman won the Masters after shooting 75 in the final round, the highest final-round score by an eventual champion in Masters history. Immelman joined Gary Player as the only players from South Africa to win the Masters. Immelman held at least a share of the lead after every round. For the week, Immelman was first in driving accuracy (48 of 56), tied for second in greens in regulation (51 of 72), fourth in driving distance (287.5 yards) and tied for fourth in putts (112).
1) Trevor Immelman; 8-under 280
2) Tiger Woods; 5-under 283
T3) Stewart Cink, Brandt Snedeker; 4-under 284
T5) Steve Flesch, Padraig Harrington, Phil Mickelson; 2-under 286
Immelman won $1,350,000, and the total purse was $7,526,502.
There was no low amateur in 2008, as none made the cut.
No. 1: Ten yards added to the front of the Masters tees. Back of tees reduced to ease patron movement.
No. 7: Six feet added to the left of the green. Left-rear bunker moved back.
No. 9: Right hole location softened on first and middle plateau.
No. 11: Several trees removed on right side of fairway and fairway widened.
Rory Sabbatini won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2008 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
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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 2008 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2008 Masters?
Trevor Immelman won the Masters after shooting 75 in the final round, the highest final-round score by an eventual champion in Masters history. Immelman joined Gary Player as the only players from South Africa to win the Masters. Immelman held at least a share of the lead after every round. For the week, Immelman was first in driving accuracy (48 of 56), tied for second in greens in regulation (51 of 72), fourth in driving distance (287.5 yards) and tied for fourth in putts (112).
2008 Masters leaderboard
1) Trevor Immelman; 8-under 280
2) Tiger Woods; 5-under 283
T3) Stewart Cink, Brandt Snedeker; 4-under 284
T5) Steve Flesch, Padraig Harrington, Phil Mickelson; 2-under 286
2008 Masters purse, prize money
Immelman won $1,350,000, and the total purse was $7,526,502.
Who was low amateur at the 2008 Masters?
There was no low amateur in 2008, as none made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 2008
No. 1: Ten yards added to the front of the Masters tees. Back of tees reduced to ease patron movement.
No. 7: Six feet added to the left of the green. Left-rear bunker moved back.
No. 9: Right hole location softened on first and middle plateau.
No. 11: Several trees removed on right side of fairway and fairway widened.
Who won the 2008 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Rory Sabbatini won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.
2008 Masters facts, stats
- Introduction of the Junior Pass program, the first Par 3 Contest telecast and new contemporary features on emerging Masters digital platforms
- Only three amateurs played in the Masters, tied for the fewest all-time
- Gary Player plays in his 51st Masters, breaking a tie with Arnold Palmer for most all-time
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2008 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
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