1997 Masters

The Augusta National Golf Club welcomed a third minority member into its exclusive group on Sunday afternoon. Tiger Woods shouldn't have any trouble getting a game. With a record-shattering performance that left other competitors searching for superlatives to describe his game, Woods became the first minority golfer to win the Masters.

Tiger tracks into history - 1997

1997 Masters

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Stories from April 14, 1997

• Tiger tracks into history - 1997
• Tiger Woods makes history at the Masters
• Tiger had more than just length in annihilating Augusta
• Tiger's impact immediate on minorities
• Tiger's father: `I knew this would happen a long time ago'
• Augusta National Caddies proud of Tiger's win
• Masters Notebook: Is slam next for Tiger
• He changed the game; now they'll change the course
• Major incomplete without a hug
• Kite waits to see newest Ryder Cup member finish
• Fluff vital part of Team Tiger
• Club employees cheer historic victory
• Elder sees history made
• Fans attack course for best view of Tiger
• Stankowski Diary: At least there's the Seniors

Stories from April 13, 1997

• Peers expect a Sunday stroll for Woods
• `The only thing I want is a green jacket in my closet'
• Tiger casts spell on kids in gallery
• CBS to air Tiger special before Masters coverage Sunday
• Birdies are rare at 18 on Sunday
• Woods widens margin as others run into trouble
• Gallery favorite retires after 26 years
• Lyle said it right about Tiger first: His play is unique
• Amen Corner part of sports mythology
• Nike owner kicks up heels
• Tiger might not appear at regional events after Masters
• Masters Notebook: Woods might make Ryder Cup
• Love pays tribute to late father
• Montgomerie: More Tiger bait
• Spending whole week a highlight
• Nicklaus comes up short
• Pate see his record in jeopardy
• Peers expect a Sunday stroll for Wood
• Nicklaus: Woods has good shot at record
• Shot of the day: Tiger's birdie on 18
• Stankowski Diary: 11 strokes back, but doing well
• Black golfers revil in Tiger's accomplishments

Stories from April 12, 1997

• Goodbye Greg, hello Jack
• Stankowski Diary: Tiger has the lead, but this tournament's far from over
• So far, Woods shows no signs of cracking
• Tiger doesn't disappoint gallery
• What they are saying: Golf's legends are getting out of Tiger's way
• Augusta airport traffic reaches peak
• Palmer:``It was hit the ball, drag Arnie''
• Showers could soften up course, delay play
• The name game
• Local Masters badge broker dead of apparent suicide
• Faldo leads list of cut casualties
• The new guy
• Green's actions cause stir
• Heritage field may not include Woods this year
• It was not the kind of mission Huston had in mind
• Spirit of Gary McCord returns to CBS with an Irish broguee
• Montgomerie not ready to concede
• Barbara Nicklaus Diary: The back nine was really fun
• Master Notebook: Cowboys coach joins ranks of Tiger trackers
• On the Course: U.S. Open champ Steve Jones: `I got to admit it's pretty tough'
• Palmer smiles, but swing concerns him
• Showers could soften up course, delay play
• Woods gets rave reviews
• Playing golf with the Master
• Woods gets rave reviews
• Tiger shows his stripes
• The swing's the thing

Stories from April 11, 1997

• Legendary trio tee it up
• Vintage Ford keeps rolling
• Stankowski Diary: Lag putting order of day
• `Birdie holes' no pushover for players in opening round
• Visiting fan fill Augusta airport to capacity
• Azinger: `I haven't hit it better all year'
• What they're saying: You won't find quaint in Augusta
• Daly's wife files for divorce
• Colorful landscapes help Garden City keep her nickname
• Huston lands the eagle
• `Somehow, it went in the hole'
• The King's just happy he can play
• Love `survives' brutal greens
• Barbara Nicklaus: First day a time to see old friends
• Masters Notebook: Price's mind on ill caddie
• Slick surfaces play games with putters
• Tiger strikes