From the Inside Flap
The Masters is the first of golfs four majors and is contested yearly at historic Augusta National Golf Club. Its viewed in more than 180 countries around the world and is annually the most watched golf tournament in America. The Masters is known for its beautiful course, its outstanding players, and its truly memorable golfand 2004 was no exception.
Now you can relive the suspense and emotion of the 2004 Masters in this special commemorative booka must for Masters devotees and anyone with a love for the game. Filled with striking full-color photographs, the official 2004 Masters Annual celebrates one of the most thrilling Masters ever, as Phil Mickelsons quest for the Green Jacket culminated with his exciting come-from-behind victory, and as Arnold Palmer, a four-time winner at Augusta and golfs most charismatic player, competed in his record 50th and final Masters Tournament.
This lively guide also features stories on the leading participants, a recap of the pre-Tournament Par 3 Contest, and a detailed round-by-round account of the Tournament that puts you right in the middle of the action. Youll be there at the opening round as Justin Rose shoots a 67 to take the lead while Chris DiMarco and veteran Jay Haas trail by two strokes. Youll feel the excitement as Mickelson and DiMarco share the 54-hole lead while four International players, including two-time Masters winner Bernhard Langer and three-time major champion Ernie Els, are in close pursuit. And youll witness Mickelson win his first major title with a final birdie on the 72nd holeone of only four players ever to do soa dramatic 18-foot putt that ended one of the most exciting Masters with a one-stroke win over Els.
Complete with facts and statistics on the players and the winners of the Masters, the 2004 Masters Annual is a memento youll treasure forever.
From the Back Cover
THE OFFICIAL COMMEMORATIVE BOOK OF THE 2004 MASTERS TOURNAMENT
When his defining career moment came on a cloudy April day, Phil Mickelson jumped spread-eagle into the Georgia air in ecstasy. When the 18-foot birdie putt curled halfway around the cup and fell in, Mickelson joined an exclusive and long-coveted cluba Masters champion. He gave the patrons a thumbs-up gesture and flashed a smile as wide as his face would allow. He hugged his wife, Amy, and squeezed each of his three kids with the joy only a major championship can bring. Mickelsons long and sometimes frustrating winless streak in major tournaments ended. Forever. Boy, did that 43 long Green Jacket feel good.
Now you can relive all the action of the 2004 Masters, including Phil Mickelsons incredible journey toward his first fabled Green Jacket as well as the story of Arnold Palmers record 50th and final Masters. Written from the golfers perspective and filled with striking full-color photographs, the 2004 Masters Annual features revealing stories on the leading participants, a recap of the pre-Tournament Par 3 Contest, and a detailed account of each round as it unfolded, as well as:
- Details on how the 2004 Masters Invitees qualified
- Scores and stat leaders from each round
- Quotes from the participants and the media
- Past Par 3 Contest champs
- All-time scoring records
- Scores of past Masters champions
Own the 2004 Masters Annualyoull feel as if youre walking up the 18th fairway with the champion.