The Masters
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.
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Winning Score
+1 (289)
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Augusta National Golf Club
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Field Size
72 players