2004 Masters
Phil Mickelson, winless in his previous 46 major starts, capped a spellbinding final round when he rolled in an 18-foot birdie putt to win the 68th Masters Tournament by a shot.
2004 Masters
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Emotional week ends in elation for Mickelson
A tournament that started on a somber note turned sentimental, then ended in a flash of pure exhilaration with Phil Mickelson jumping for joy after he won the 68th Masters Tournament.
Lefty's fans left breathless
The place was jumping, teeming with excitement. Phil Mickelson was walking to the green from the 18th fairway with a chance to birdie the hole for the Masters title, and his fans were going ballistic.
Ties run deep for caddie Mackay and Mickelson
Jim Mackay appeared to be calm as Phil Mickelson stood over the putt that would result in his first major victory.
Stories from April 12, 2004
- Players prove the thrill is not gone after all
- Low round erupts from mature Garcia
- Victory is sweet; family is sweeter
- Difficult loss hits harder for Els
- Choi has fun with back-nine 31
- Steady improvement isn't enough for Howell
- Wittenberg earns low amateur, spot in '05 tournament
- Ailing Woods insists game is improving
- DiMarco still gets view of victory
- What they're saying
- Final-round drama distracts competitors
- Diary: Disappointment can't erase accomplishments of week
- Players differ over alterations
- Fans stake early claims for good spots at No. 18
- Room offers champions quiet time
- Masters winnings
Stories from April 11, 2004
- Mickelson's never been here before
- Co-leaders appreciate their spots
- Europeans migrate across leaderboard
- For Casey, pingpong tops stressful sports
- Cejka fans become easy sight on course
- Els gets out of the woods after fight over tree shot
- Mickelson's crowd won't faze DiMarco
- Howell deserves better from crowd
- Galleries love him, but is Mickelson ready to take up the King's crown?
- Many fall back; some have fallen out
- After a thorny third round, things aren't coming up Rose's anymore
- Early turns get this duo the birdies
- Swing changes help Langer get his rhythm back
- Signs point to major breakthrough
- Woods contends performance is 'just a little off'
- Wittenberg flying high after eagle at 10th hole
- Diary: Tentative putting dictated by greens
- Masters notebook: Tee times, TV coverage move up
- Next three majors present mix of tradition, scenic freshness
- Ryder Cup race creates 2nd goal at tournament
- 3rd-round leaders have reason to grin
- New playoff format is ready to be tested
- Palmer softens his stand on honorary starter role
- What they're saying
- Short third hole playing small in '04
- Rain could affect fast greens today
- A Jones Cabin visit can be surreal
- Bobby Jones: The man, the myth and now the movie come to life
- Prize money
Stories from April 10, 2004
- Rose, Europeans cling to top of leaderboard
- Loyal fans energize Arnie to last hole
- Cejka learned risks early
- Masters tonic working again for Olazabal
- Rose looks to use tough situations to his advantage
- Howell's Masters dream comes closer to reality for
- Nicklaus' 44th Masters may be last appearance
- Unlikely eagle in round of 67 leaves Love in strong position
- Woods revived by solid Friday
- Two amateurs barely stay in tournament
- 2003's top two find themselves claimed by cut
- Diary: Haas gives himself few chances to score
- Record-tying front nine carries Choi
- Lefty Flesch finds right balance
- Few profit from Round 1 delay
- Masters notebook: Smith's father sees Palmer's farewell
- Now Zhang wants to conquer course
- A fond farewell, but no goodbyes for Palmer
- Keeping it in the family
- Arnie's fans returned his love tenfold
- What they are saying
- Behind the scenes: Changes to course take toll on rallies
- Elements, pins cause more course confusion
- Caddies have their own retreat
- At least 22 cited for soliciting Masters tickets
Stories from April 9, 2004
- Second-timer triumphs while favorites falter
- Caddie's fight will continue through Watson
- Els puts himself in better position
- European players' rounds resemble dominance of old
- Aussies turn out to root for their blokes
- Rose is ready for test of leadership
- Bruce Edwards, caddie to Watson, dies
- Several favorites put in woeful opening efforts
- Woods' 'off day' gets played down
- Diary: Dry, successful start was all Haas wanted
- At 50, Haas is playing his best
- Ace on 6th redeems DiMarco
- Breaking even sends Mickelson into malaise
- First-round 71 satisfies Howell
- Amateur shows no fear at Amen Corner
- Golf's hidden challenges end many duffers' dreams
- A court without its King
- Players put off by rain
- Arnie's magic round remains a dream
- Nicklaus isn't happy with 2-over start
- New bark causes little bite at revamped 11th hole
- Amateurs enjoy Crow's Nest's view
- Group gets day to visit tournament
- Plain store is packed with equipment, stories
Stories from April 8, 2004
- Major expectations abound
- It seems every player has a cherished memory of Palmer
- '04 Masters playoff would start at final hole
- Johnson says he wants Palmer as honorary starter
- Will Jack be back again?
- Withdrawal can increase pains
- Judge not, ye course change critics
- New facility spurs land purchases
- Harrington triumphs at Par-3; Woods skips playoff
- Pursuit of Tiger spirited
- Like it or not, golf needs Woods to win
- Howell is ready to follow through
- Golf analysts walk fine line with comments
- Floyd still remembers one that got away
- There is a royal presence not named Palmer at the Masters
- Competitors don't expect to get teed off at insults from galleries
- Love shrugs off worry about back problems
- What they're saying
- Diary: Haas feels competition nearing
- Unlisted prohibited items annoy patrons
- Media members share thoughts on who'll wear the green jacket
- Reporters' hut has been upgraded
- Patrons spend like crazy during Masters Week
- If you have a hankering for it, Augusta has it
- Banquet celebrates ill caddie
- Crime is down for tournament
Stories from April 7, 2004
- Despite struggles, Canada's champion is ready to repeat
- Victor might break mold
- Palmer will lead his final charge
- Vendors swarm outside gates
- Tiger (and everybody else) reflects on 10th Masters
- Els is ready to make up for Players Championship
- Doc Giffin has been with Arnold Palmer for 38 years
- Driver testing not priority with Tour
- Mickelson candidly covets jacket
- Singh eases rapport with media
- Player is expecting Wie to make major impact
- Cause follows Triplett through course
- Mattiace not starved for Masters attention
- Amateurs play in greats' shadows
- Steroid talk enters golf world
- Short-course 'curse' stays in back of players' minds
- Diary: Practice makes Haas eager for the real thing
- Byrd says faith filled void golf couldn't
- Masters notebook: Nicklaus discovers new Bobby Jones
- Arnie leaves his mark
- Quiet pro shop bustles this week
- Screening in Augusta is important to 'Jones' producers
Stories from April 6, 2004
- The King's loyal fans turn out for his day
- Daly sees no need to hide his flaws
- Harrington on hot streak
- Scott plays down comparisons to Woods
- Duval will be back - when he's ready
- Will tying the knot put Tiger in a bind?
- Behind the scenes: Single victory in major can be enough to make career
- Masters notebook: A perfect day for their first date
- Motorist hits tent of teens
- From a fan
- Rule leaves many bags dumped at gates
- Change on 11 stumps players
- Eisenhower left mark on National
- What's in the bag?
- Palmer checks in on Champions Retreat
- Traffic volume intense
Stories from April 5, 2004
- For Woods, any major win will do
- Book tells how pair overcame long odds
- Masters notebook: Scott arrives early after BellSouth cut
- Diary: Goals, competition keep Haas on course
- Clemson golfer's patience rewarded
- Stormy weather, protests vanish
- PGA Tour rookie calls victory at BellSouth 'a roller coaster'
- Finally, course will get dry run
- Behind the scenes: Paying a higher price for practice
- Magnolia Lane is reserved for few
- Masters trivia quiz
- City will celebrate Palmer's accolades
- Exhibit shows significance of Army's corps
- Howell awards money to MCG
- Five questions with bartender Matthew Widener
Stories from April 4, 2004
- Putting to determine Haas' fate
- Behind the scenes: Slick greens are the key
- Things look sunny for Masters Week
- Gardens sport new name just in time for big crowds
Historical Stories from 2004
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