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The 2025 Masters begins in 19 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 2006 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Phil Mickelson won his second Masters title in three years. It was the third win by a lefty in four years at Augusta National after never having any beforehand. Two-time champ Jose Maria Olazabal shot 66 in the final round to get within three shots of Mickelson, but Lefty posted a 3-under 69 in the final round to secure his second green jacket.
1) Phil Mickelson; 7-under 281
2) Tim Clark; 5-under 283
T3) Chad Campbell, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Jose Maria Olazabal, Tiger Woods; 4-under 284
Mickelson won $1,260,000, and the total purse was $6,827,396.
No one won low amateur honors, as none made the cut.
Redesigned and lengthened Masters tees on six holes.
No. 1: Masters tees moved back 15-20 yards. Trees added to the left side of the fairway.
No. 4: Masters tees moved back 30-35 yards.
No. 7: Masters tees moved back 35-40 yards. Green re-grassed to create possible right-rear pin position.Trees added to the right and left side of the fairway.
No. 11: Masters tees moved back 10-15 yards. Trees added to the right side of the fairway and fairway shiftedto the left.
No. 15: Masters tees moved back 25-30 yards and shifted approximately 20 yards to the golfer’s left
No. 17: Masters tees moved back 10-15 yards.
Ben Crane won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 4-under 23.
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2006 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 2006 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.
Who won the 2006 Masters?
Phil Mickelson won his second Masters title in three years. It was the third win by a lefty in four years at Augusta National after never having any beforehand. Two-time champ Jose Maria Olazabal shot 66 in the final round to get within three shots of Mickelson, but Lefty posted a 3-under 69 in the final round to secure his second green jacket.
2006 Masters leaderboard
1) Phil Mickelson; 7-under 281
2) Tim Clark; 5-under 283
T3) Chad Campbell, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Jose Maria Olazabal, Tiger Woods; 4-under 284
2006 Masters purse, prize money
Mickelson won $1,260,000, and the total purse was $6,827,396.
Who was low amateur at the 2006 Masters?
No one won low amateur honors, as none made the cut.
Augusta National course changes in 2006
Redesigned and lengthened Masters tees on six holes.
No. 1: Masters tees moved back 15-20 yards. Trees added to the left side of the fairway.
No. 4: Masters tees moved back 30-35 yards.
No. 7: Masters tees moved back 35-40 yards. Green re-grassed to create possible right-rear pin position.Trees added to the right and left side of the fairway.
No. 11: Masters tees moved back 10-15 yards. Trees added to the right side of the fairway and fairway shiftedto the left.
No. 15: Masters tees moved back 25-30 yards and shifted approximately 20 yards to the golfer’s left
No. 17: Masters tees moved back 10-15 yards.
Who won the 2006 Masters Par 3 Contest?
Ben Crane won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 4-under 23.
2006 Masters facts, stats
- Brandt Jobe made two eagles on par 4s, No. 10 in the second round and No. 7 in the final round
- Billy Payne is elected Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 2006 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more
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