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The Masters

1940

Champion

Jimmy Demaret(-8)

Runner-up: Lloyd Mangrum

Jimmy Demaret won his first Masters title in flamboyant style, becoming known for his colorful outfits as much as his golf. Demaret's final round of 70 gave him a four-shot victory over Lloyd Mangrum. He was the first of three Masters victories for Demaret.

The Masters

1940

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Jimmy Demaret

-8

PosPlayerScore

1

Jimmy Demaret

-8

2

Lloyd Mangrum

-4

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-8 (280)

Winning Margin

4 strokes

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players