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The Masters

1970

Champion

Billy Casper(-9)

Runner-up: Gene Littler

Billy Casper won the Masters in an 18-hole playoff over Gene Littler. Both players had finished regulation tied at 279. Casper shot 69 in the playoff to Littler's 74. Casper was known for his excellent putting and creative shot-making.

The Masters

1970

Augusta National Golf Club · Augusta, Georgia

Champion

Billy Casper

-9

PosPlayerScore

1

Billy CasperPO

-9

2

Gene Littler

-9

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Tournament Stats

Winning Score

-9 (279)

Winning Margin

0 strokes

Course

Augusta National Golf Club

Location

Augusta, Georgia

Field Size

72 players