Every Masters has its moments. Even some of the least memorable Masters have a handful of shots that are instantly recognizable, though the same can’t always be said for the final outcome. Regardless, with the Covid-19 virus pushing this year’s Masters to November, we’re reflecting on some of the most legendary Augusta tournaments in the last five decades. Whether it is triumph or tragedy, these are five of the most intriguing Masters championships since 1970. It is tough to pick just five—how can you overlook Seve Ballesteros’ two victories or the incredible wins by Phil Mickelson—but you have to make a cut somewhere.

1986

The Golden Bear was more grizzled bear when he appeared at Augusta in 1986. No longer the force he once was, Jack Nicklaus arrived at the Masters as the top pick of no one, largely regarded as a spent force. Instead, the aging Nicklaus made a magnificent charge on the final nine to record his 18^th and final major win at the age of 46, as third round leader Greg Norman collapsed.

1996

Greg Norman had a seemingly insurmountable 6-shot lead over Nick Faldo heading into the final round of the 1996 Masters. It appeared to all that Norman would walk away with the green jacket. Instead he crumbled like a week-old pimento cheese sandwich, carding a final round 78, while Faldo stormed back with a 67 to record his third Masters win.

1997

Hello world indeed. Tiger Woods had already stunned golf by becoming its biggest star in a matter of months after turning professional. But it was at the 1997 Masters that he truly became the game’s most dominant player. He lapped the field, blasting driver to places no one had previously seen, winning by 12 shots. A legend was born, and Augusta National set about “Tiger proofing” its golf course to try to avoid a sequel to Woods’ win. They wouldn’t be successful.

2003

A Canuck triumph, it is easy to forget that Mike Weir went into the tournament playing as well as anyone in the world. Weir was in a duel with Jeff Maggert heading into the final round, when Len Mattiace, who started the round at even par, carded a 7-under to find himself tied with Weir at the end of 18 holes. A playoff ensued, with Weir becoming the first Canadian male to win a major championship. O Canada indeed.

2019

He’d been written off as battered and broken, but no one knows their way around Augusta National as well as Tiger Woods. Heading into the final round, Woods found himself two shots back of Francesco Molinari, who was less than a year removed from winning the British Open. Five golfers found themselves tied when Woods stood on the 15^th tee, but birdies on the 15^th and par-3 16^th gave Tiger a lead no one could match.

There are so many more memories that come to find when we look back at the Masters. What’s your favourite Masters moment? Tell us in the comments below!