The Masters
Runner-up: Arnold Palmer
Gary Player became the first international (non-American) winner of the Masters, opening the door for the global era of Augusta champions. Arnold Palmer, going for his third consecutive Masters, made a double bogey on the 18th hole in the final round to hand Player the victory.
The Masters
1961
Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia
Champion
Gary Player
-8
Winning Score
-8 (280)
Winning Margin
1 stroke
Course
Augusta National Golf Club
Location
Augusta, Georgia
Field Size
72 players