The Masters are less than two weeks away and Golf Digest is
honoring the great legends of old. This article highlights the impact of
legendary Gene Sarazen, known for his contribution in transforming the Augusta
National Invitation Tournament in the world renowned Masters we all know today.
Retrace the history of the green jackets and learn more about these fairway
heroes.
It's April 1935, and Gene Sarazen is playing in a nascent invitational tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. He stands in the middle of the fairway on the par-5 15th hole in the final round. Craig Wood had just tapped in for birdie on 18, and Sarazen is now three strokes back. Stuck between clubs, he pulls his turf rider 4-wood, makes a pure pass and watches as the ball carries the pond guarding the green and into the hole for a double-eagle 2. He follows the miraculous shot with three solid pars, then bests Wood in a 36-hole playoff the following day. Sarazen's swing on the 15th became known as the "shot heard 'round the world" and helped provide the moment to turn the Augusta National Invitation Tournament into the Masters.
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