The Masters
Runner-up: Johnny Bulla
Sam Snead won the first of his three Masters titles by three shots. Snead's smooth swing and natural talent were on full display at Augusta. He would go on to become one of the great Masters champions of the 1950s.
The Masters
1949
Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia
Champion
Sam Snead
-3
Winning Score
-3 (282)
Winning Margin
3 strokes
Course
Augusta National Golf Club
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Field Size
72 players