Raymond Floyd wins his first and only green jacket in historical fashion as he ties Jack Nicklaus overall score of 271 en route to an eight-shot victory over future two-time Masters champion Ben Crenshaw. April 11, 1976 22
Nicklaus becomes the first to successfully defend the Masters after he defeats Tommy Jacobs and 1967 champion Gay Brewer in an 18-hole playoff. April 11, 1966 24
Nicklaus sets a tournament scoring record of 271 (17 under par) for a nine-stroke victory over rivals Palmer and Player. April 11, 1965 23
Sam Snead wins his first of three Masters titles by three strokes over Johnny Bulla and Lloyd Mangrum. This is also the first year in which the famous green jacket is awarded to the champion. April 11, 1949 23
