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The Masters

1942

Champion

Byron Nelson(-8)

Runner-up: Ben Hogan

Byron Nelson defeated Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff after both finished regulation tied at 280. Nelson shot a 69 to Hogan's 70 in the playoff. This was the last Masters held until 1946 due to World War II.

The Masters

1942

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Byron Nelson

-8

PosPlayerScore

1

Byron NelsonPO

-8

2

Ben Hogan

-8

Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-8 (280)

Winning Margin

0 strokes

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players