What happened on April 7 in Masters Tournament history?
April 7 has been a tournament date 35 times in Masters Tournament history, the last being in 2022. The final round has been played on April 7 five times. The tournament has started 11 times on April 7.
Here's a look back at some of the most memorable moments from April 7s of the past.
1935: Gene Sarazen's double-eagle on No. 15 — a 220-yard spoon that rolls into the hole, later dubbed the 'Shot heard round the world' — earns Sarazen a spot in a 36-hole playoff with Craig Wood.
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1940: Jimmy Demaret finished with 71 to win by a then-record four shots.
1946: CBS radio broadcast the Masters in 35 cities across the Southeast from 5:15 to 6 p.m.
1946: Herman Keiser edged Ben Hogan by one stroke to win the first Masters held after World War II.
1963: Jack Nicklaus won his first green jacket and became the tournament’s youngest winner.
1998: The Jack Nicklaus plaque was dedicated to the six-time champion. It is affixed to the drinking fountain between Nos. 16 and 17
2015: Masters champion Jordan Spieth makes five consecutive birdies on the second nine for an opening round 66 and the lead.
2018: Patrick Reed eagles both par 5s on the second nine to take a three-stroke lead into the final round.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: This day in Masters Tournament history: April 7
