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The Masters

1956

Champion

Jack Burke Jr.(+1)

Runner-up: Ken Venturi

Jack Burke Jr. won the Masters in one of the greatest final-round comebacks in tournament history. Amateur Ken Venturi led by eight shots entering the final round but shot a closing 80. Burke closed with a 71 to win by one shot.

The Masters

1956

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Jack Burke Jr.

+1

PosPlayerScore

1

Jack Burke Jr.

+1

2

Ken Venturi

+2

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

+1 (289)

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players