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The Masters

1959

Champion

Art Wall Jr.(-4)

Runner-up: Arnold Palmer

Art Wall Jr. won the Masters with a brilliant final round that featured multiple birdies. Wall was renowned as the greatest hole-in-one artist in golf, and his birdie spree at Augusta was in keeping with his reputation. He beat Arnold Palmer by a single shot.

The Masters

1959

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Art Wall Jr.

-4

PosPlayerScore

1

Art Wall Jr.

-4

2

Arnold Palmer

-3

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-4 (284)

Winning Margin

1 stroke

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players