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The Masters

1946

Champion

Herman Keiser(-2)

Runner-up: Ben Hogan

Herman Keiser won the first post-World War II Masters in a surprising victory. Keiser led by three shots entering the final round and held on despite a closing 74. Ben Hogan three-putted the 72nd hole to finish one shot back.

The Masters

1946

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Herman Keiser

-2

PosPlayerScore

1

Herman Keiser

-2

2

Ben Hogan

-1

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-2 (282)

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players