The 1937 Masters Tournament was the fourth

Masters Tournament The Masters Tournament (usually referred to as simply the Masters, or as the U.S. Masters outside North America) is one of the four men's major championships in professional golf. Scheduled for the first full week in April, the Masters is the ...

, held April 1–4 at

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. The tournament was at this point officially named the "Augusta National Invitation Tournament", and would not officially adopt the Masters Tournament name until

1939 This year also marks the start of the World War II, Second World War, the largest and deadliest conflict in human history. Events Events related to World War II have a "WWII" prefix. January * January 1 ** Coming into effect in Nazi Ger ...

. Opening with a six-under 66,

Byron Nelson John Byron Nelson Jr. (February 4, 1912 – September 26, 2006) was an American professional golfer between 1935 and 1946, widely considered one of the greatest golfers of all time. Nelson and two other legendary champions of the time, Ben Hog ...

led after the first and second rounds, but a 75 on Saturday dropped him four strokes back, in a tie for third. On the final nine on Sunday, he gained six strokes on third round leader

Ralph Guldahl Ralph J. Guldahl (November 22, 1911 – June 11, 1987) was an American professional golfer, one of the top five players in the sport from 1936 to 1940. He won sixteen PGA Tour-sanctioned tournaments, including three majors (two U.S. Opens and one ...

over two holes and won the tournament by two strokes. Compared to Guldahl's 5–6 (double bogey, bogey), Nelson played the 12th and 13th holes 2–3 (birdie, eagle), respectively. The Nelson Bridge, over Rae's Creek departing the 13th tee, was dedicated in

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to commemorate the feat. At age 25, this was the first of Nelson's five

major Major most commonly refers to: * Major (rank), a military rank * Academic major, an academic discipline to which an undergraduate student formally commits * People named Major, including given names, surnames, nicknames * Major and minor in musi ...

titles; he won the Masters again in

1942 The Uppsala Conflict Data Program project estimates this to be the deadliest year in human history in terms of conflict deaths, placing the death toll at 4.62 million. However, the Correlates of War estimates that the prior year, 1941, was th ...

, which was not held again until

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. Guldahl rebounded and won three majors over the next two years: the

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1937 Events January * January 1 – Anastasio Somoza García becomes President of Nicaragua. * January 5 – Water levels begin to rise in the Ohio River in the United States, leading to the Ohio River flood of 1937, which continues into Feb ...

and

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and the Masters in

Sam Snead Samuel Jackson Snead (; May 27, 1912 – May 23, 2002) was an American professional golfer who was one of the top players in the world for the better part of four decades (having won PGA of America and Senior PGA Tour events over six decades) an ...

made his Masters debut and finished 18th. The purse was $5,000 with a winner's share of $1,500.

Field

;1. Masters champions

Gene Sarazen Gene Sarazen (; born Eugenio Saraceni, February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) was an American professional golfer, one of the world's top players in the 1920s and 1930s, and the winner of seven major championships. He is one of six players (alon ...

(2,4,6,7,9,10),

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(7,9,10,12) ;2.

champions

Tommy Armour Thomas Dickson Armour (24 September 1896 – 11 September 1968) was a Scottish-born golfer who played primarily in the United States. He was nicknamed The Silver Scot. He was the winner of three of golf's major championships: 1927 U.S. Open, 1 ...

(4,6,9,10), Billy Burke (9,10), Bobby Jones (3,4,5),

Willie Macfarlane William Macfarlane (29 June 1889 – 15 August 1961) was a Scottish professional golfer. Early life Macfarlane was born in Aberdeen, Scotland. Professional career Like many British golfers of his era, he took a position as a club profess ...

, Tony Manero (10,12), Sam Parks Jr. (7,9), George Sargent ;3.

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champions

Lawson Little William Lawson Little Jr. (June 23, 1910 – February 1, 1968) was an American professional golfer who also had a distinguished amateur career. Early life Little was born in Newport, Rhode Island, and lived much of his early life in the San Fr ...

(5,9),

Jess Sweetser Jesse William Sweetser (April 18, 1902 – May 27, 1989) was an amateur golfer, best known as the first American-born player to win the British Amateur. Early life Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Sweetser later attended Phillips Exeter Academy and ...

(5,a) ;4.

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champions

Jock Hutchison Jack Falls "Jock" Hutchison (June 6, 1884 – September 27, 1977) was a Scottish-born professional golfer who was based in the United States. Early life Hutchison was born in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, the son of William and Helen (née Fa ...

(6),

Denny Shute Herman Densmore "Denny" Shute (October 25, 1904 – May 13, 1974) was an American professional golfer who won three major championships in the 1930s. Life and career Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Shute was the son of a golf pro from England; Hermon ...

(6,9,10,12) ;5.

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champions ;6. PGA champions

Johnny Revolta John F. Revolta (April 5, 1911 – March 3, 1991) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1930s, 1940s, and early 1950s. He won a major title, the 1935 PGA Championship, and had 18 career wins on tour. Born in St. ...

(7,9,10),

Paul Runyan Paul Scott Runyan (July 12, 1908 – March 17, 2002) was an American professional golfer. Among the world's best players in the mid-1930s, he won two PGA Championships and is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. Runyan was also a golf instruc ...

(7,9,10) ;7. Members of the U.S.

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team

Ky Laffoon Ky Laffoon (December 23, 1908 – March 17, 1984) was an American professional golfer. (Birthdate also stated as December 24, 1907.) He won 10 times on the PGA Tour, with four of the victories coming in 1934. He played on the 1935 Ryder Cup team. ...

(9,10),

Henry Picard Henry Gilford Picard (November 28, 1906 – April 30, 1997) was an American professional golfer. Born in Plymouth, Massachusetts, Picard learned to play golf while caddying at the Plymouth Country Club. Already a talented player by his early 2 ...

(9,10), Craig Wood (9,12) *''

Olin Dutra Olin A. Dutra (January 17, 1901 – May 5, 1983) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in the 1920s and 1930s. He won two major titles, the PGA Championship in 1932 and the U.S. Open in 1934, and was the first major cha ...

(2,6) and

Walter Hagen Walter Charles Hagen (December 21, 1892 – October 6, 1969) was an American professional golfer and a major figure in golf in the first half of the 20th century. His tally of 11 professional Men's major golf championships, majors is third behin ...

(2,4,6,9) did not play.'' ;8. Members of the U.S.

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team

Charlie Yates Charles Richardson Yates (September 9, 1913 – October 17, 2005) was an American amateur golfer. He is noted for winning the 1938 Amateur Championship, captaining the United States Walker Cup team and being the long-time Secretary of Augusta N ...

(a) *'' Albert Campbell (9,11,a), George Dunlap (a),

Walter Emery Walter Bryan Emery, CBE, (2 July 1903 – 11 March 1971) was a British Egyptologist. His career was devoted to the excavation of archaeological sites along the Nile Valley.Archaic Egypt (bio), Walter B. Emery, Pelican Books, London, 1963. During ...

(a),

Johnny Fischer John W. Fischer (March 10, 1912 – May 25, 1984) was an American amateur golfer in the 1930s. Fischer was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He won the 1932 NCAA individual golf championship and the Big Ten Conference individual championship in 193 ...

(11,a),

Harry Givan Harry L. Givan (August 26, 1911 – December 16, 1999) was an American amateur golfer, insurance executive, and co-founder of Seattle's Northwest Hospital & Medical Center. He is regarded as one of the best golfers in the history of the Pacific ...

(a),

Johnny Goodman John George Goodman (December 28, 1909 – August 8, 1970) was the last amateur golfer to win the U.S. Open, in 1933, and also won the U.S. Amateur in 1937. Early life Born to Lithuanian immigrants in South Omaha, Nebraska, Goodman was orp ...

(10,11,a),

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(a), Reynolds Smith (a), George Voigt (11,a) and Ed White (a) did not play.'' ;9. Top 30 players and ties from the 1936 Masters Tournament Harry Cooper (10),

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(10),

Bobby Cruickshank Robert Allan Cruickshank (16 November 1894 – 27 August 1975) was a Scottish-born golfer who played primarily in the United States. He competed in the PGA of America circuit in the 1920s and 1930s, the forerunner of the PGA Tour. He was twice r ...

Ed Dudley Edward Bishop Dudley (February 19, 1901 – October 25, 1963) was an American professional golfer active in the late 1920s and 1930s. He was given the nickname of "Big Ed" in acknowledgment of his frame. Biography Born in Brunswick, Georgi ...

Al Espinosa Abel Ruben "Al" Espinosa (March 24, 1891 – January 4, 1957) was an American professional golfer. He left his mark on golf in Ohio by serving as the Head Professional at Akron’s Portage Country Club from 1931 through 1944. During his tenure ...

Vic Ghezzi Victor J. Ghezzi (October 19, 1910 – May 30, 1976) was an American professional golfer. Early life Ghezzi was born in Rumson, New Jersey. Professional career Ghezzi won 11 times on the PGA Tour, including one major title, which was the 19 ...

(110,

Ray Mangrum Ray B. Mangrum (June 17, 1910 – April 2, 1975) was an American professional golfer and the older brother of a more famous golfer, Lloyd Mangrum. Mangrum began his golf career in the 1920s as a club professional in Dallas, Texas, eventually bec ...

(10),

Jug McSpaden Harold Lee "Jug" McSpaden (July 21, 1908 – April 22, 1996) was an American professional golfer, and golf course architect. Early career Born in Monticello, Kansas, McSpaden became interested in golf at the age of ten, after seeing Harry Var ...

(10,12),

, Jimmy Thomson (10,12),

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*''

Johnny Dawson John W. Dawson (December 20, 1902 – January 6, 1986) was an American amateur golfer and golf course architect. Career Dawson was born in Chicago, Illinois. Although he was a lifelong amateur golfer, his amateur status was rescinded by the Un ...

(a),

Johnny Farrell John Joseph Farrell (April 1, 1901 – June 14, 1988) was an American professional golfer, best known for winning the U.S. Open in 1928. Over the course of his career, he won 22 PGA Tour events. Early life Born in White Plains, New York, Farrel ...

(2,10),

Dick Metz Richard C. Metz (May 29, 1908 – May 5, 1993) was an American professional golfer. Metz won 10 times on the PGA Tour in the 1930s and 1940s. He had continued success as a senior golfer winning the Senior PGA Championship and World Seniors Cham ...

(10) and

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did not play.'' ;10. Top 30 players and ties from the 1936 U.S. Open

Herman Barron Herman Barron (December 23, 1909 – June 11, 1978) was an American professional golfer best known for being the first Jewish golfer to win a PGA Tour event. Early life Barron was born in Port Chester, New York. Professional career Barro ...

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, Clarence Clark,

, Tom Kerrigan,

Chuck Kocsis Charles R. Kocsis (January 27, 1913 – May 30, 2006) was an American amateur golfer. Kocsis was introduced to the game as a caddie at the Phoenix Country Club, which is now Rogell Municipal Golf Course. One of fourteen children, he grew up in th ...

(a), Frank Moore,

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(a),

Felix Serafin Felix Serafin (May 23, 1905 – August 9, 1966) was an American professional golfer. Career In 1905, Serafin was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.Zell Eaton, Jerry Gianferante,

Willie Goggin William Ambrose Goggin (February 18, 1906 – August 2, 1979) was an American professional golfer. His best finish in a major championship was runner-up at the 1933 PGA Championship, won by Gene Sarazen. In 1959, Goggin won the PGA Seniors' Ch ...

and

Macdonald Smith Macdonald "Mac" Smith (March 18, 1890 – August 31, 1949) was one of the top professional golfers in the world from about 1910 into the mid-1930s. He was a member of a famous Scottish golfing family. Smith is regarded, based on his results, as o ...

did not play'' ;11. 1936

quarter-finalists John Riddell (a) *''

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(a) and Russell Martin (a) did not play.'' ;12.

1936 PGA Championship The 1936 PGA Championship was the 19th PGA Championship, held November 16–22 at Pinehurst Resort in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Then a match play championship, Denny Shute won the first of his consecutive PGA Championships, defeating Jimmy Th ...

quarter-finalists Jimmy Hines,

Bill Mehlhorn William Earl Mehlhorn (December 2, 1898 – April 5, 1989) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour in its early days, and was at his best in the 1920s. Mehlhorn was born in Elgin, Illinois and lived a majority of his life ...

;13. Two players, not already qualified, with the best scoring average in the winter part of the 1937 PGA Tour

Leonard Dodson Leonard Dodson (March 29, 1912 – January 14, 1997) was an American professional golfer. Early life One of four boys, Dodson was born in Mumford, Missouri, and grew up in the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area, Springfield area. Profes ...

;14 Foreign invitations Francis Francis (a) ;Additional invitation

Fred Haas Frederick Theodore Haas Jr. (January 3, 1916 – January 26, 2004) was an American professional golfer. Amateur career Haas was born in Portland, Arkansas. After graduating from Dermott High School, he graduated from Louisiana State Universit ...

(a) winner of 1936

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Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, April 1, 1937'' Source:

Second round

''Friday, April 2, 1937'' Source:

Third round

''Saturday, April 3, 1937'' Source:

Final round

''Sunday, April 4, 1937''

Final leaderboard

Sources:

Scorecard

''Final round'' ''Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par''
Source:

References

External links

Masters.com
– past winners and results
Augusta.com
– 1937 Masters leaderboard and scorecards {{DEFAULTSORT:Masters Tournament

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