The 1995 Masters Tournament, played April 6–9, was won by Ben Crenshaw, who shot a final-round 68 (−4) to finish at 274 (−14), one stroke ahead of Davis Love III. It was an emotional victory — Crenshaw’s longtime teacher and friend, legendary instructor Harvey Penick, had died just days earlier, and Crenshaw attended his funeral at the start of the week. Overcome with emotion, Crenshaw said afterward, “I had a 15th club in my bag — Harvey.”
This was Crenshaw’s second Masters win (his first was in 1984), and it is remembered as one of the most touching triumphs in golf history.
Game Highlights:
Crenshaw’s remarkable putting:
Known as one of the greatest putters ever, Crenshaw rolled in clutch par saves on the back nine.
Key birdies at 13 (par 5) and 15 (par 5) were critical to taking the lead.
Tense final stretch:
Crenshaw narrowly missed the fairway at 17 but saved par with a deft chip and putt.
On 18, he calmly two-putted for par, sealing the victory.
Davis Love III’s close call:
Mounted a charge with birdies at 13 and 15, and had a birdie try at 18 to tie but it just missed, finishing one back.
Greg Norman’s stumble:
Was in the hunt all week, but a final-round 70 left him two shots behind Crenshaw in solo third.
Other notable moments:
19-year-old amateur Tiger Woods made his first Masters appearance but missed the cut.
Crenshaw collapsed into tears, surrounded by his caddie Carl Jackson and friends, in an unforgettable emotional scene on the 18th green.