26 days until the Masters: Looking back at the 1999 Masters, 14th multiple-time champ

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The 2025 Masters begins in 26 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 1999 Masters and the significant milestones that occurred at Augusta National Golf Club that year.

Who won the 1999 Masters?​

Jose Maria Olazabal earned his second Masters title, joining Seve Ballesteros as a two-time winner from Spain. Birdies on Nos. 13 and 16 helped Olazabal pull ahead to win by two shots over Davis Love III. No one in the field shot in the 60s during a difficult final round.

1999 Masters leaderboard​

1) Jose Maria Olazabal; 8-under 280

2) Davis Love III; 6-under 282

3) Greg Norman; 5-under 283

T4) Bob Estes, Steve Pate; 4-under 284

1999 Masters purse, prize money​

Olazabal won $720,000, and the total purse was $4,033,680.

Who was low amateur at the 1999 Masters?​

Sergio Garcia won low amateur honors, shooting 7-over 295 and finishing tied for 38th.

Augusta National course changes in 1999​

Second cut (1 3/8 inch) of fairway increased.

Tee on No. 2 moved back 20-25 yards; fairway bunker shifted to the right.

Green, pond and bunker complex adjusted on No. 11.

Fairway mounds reduced, and pine trees added to right and left on No. 15.

Tee moved back approximately 25 yards on No. 17.

Who won the 1999 Masters Par 3 Contest?​

Joe Durant won his only Par 3 Contest, shooting 5-under 22.

1999 Masters facts, stats​

• The list of qualifications for invitation to the Masters changes
• Gene Sarazen serves an honorary starter for final time at 97 years old
• 74.96 is final round scoring average, highest of bentgrass era

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Looking back at 1999 Masters: Winner, purse, highlights and more

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