2005 Masters Photos
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Green Jacket Ceremony
An emotional Tiger Woods receives his fourth Green Jacket from Phil Mickelson at that awards ceremony for the 69th Masters.
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Tiger's timeless touch
A look back at all of Tiger Woods' Masters Tournament victories with photos and statistics.
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Final Round
Golfers spent much of the day chasing the leader, but few players were within reach of Tiger Woods.
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Round Three Ends
Tiger's hot streak continued Sunday morning. A series of birdies vaulted him into the lead while Chris Dimarco struggled with the back nine.
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Saturday, April 9
Unbearable: Nicklaus says goodbye
After a hug with his son and a wave to the crowd, Jack Nicklaus completed his 163rd and final round at the Masters Tournament. He didn't make the cut Saturday, and later said this Masters was his last.
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Third Round Begins
Thomas Bjorn, of Denmark, holds his head after making a bad shot on the second hole during the third round. Bjorn ended the day in third place behind Woods and DiMarco.
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Out of the Woods
Tiger Woods stayed on course Saturday, sinking birdies instead of bogies. His excellent second round play put him within striking distance of the leader.
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More Round Two
Chris DiMarco finished the second round at the top leaderboard Saturday, with Thomas Bjorn and Tiger Wood right behind him.
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Friday, April 8
Round Two Begins
It stopped almost as soon as it started. Thunderstorms suspended second-round play at Augusta National Golf Club Friday afternoon.
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Play Suspended
Lightning suspended second-round play at 12:40 p.m. Friday at Augusta National Golf Club, shortly after the field completed the first round.
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Round 1 Wrap-up
Golfers finish up their first round on Friday before play is suspended. Chris DiMarco was the leader at the end of the round.
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Rough Day
By the time his first round finally ended on Friday, Tiger Woods had hit three bunkers, plenty of rough, one creek from a green and a tree only 20 feet in front of him.
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Round One, Part Two
Thursday's rain delay forced players to continue their first round on Friday morning. The golfers completed the round before lightning suspended play.
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Thursday, April 7
Round One Begins
After a long rain delay, golfers began the 69th Master Tournament on a wet course Thursday afternoon. The Masters is the ninth American golf tournament postponed by weather in 2005, and the fourth in a row.
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Rain Delay
Lightning and rain delayed the start of the 2005 Masters Tournament. Patrons patiently waited outside the gates while golfers huddled in the clubhouse, waiting for the weather to clear.
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Full Bloom
The flowers have bloomed just in time to thrill Masters patrons with their vibrant colors. Here's a look at some of the flowering plants decorating Augusta National Golf Club.
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Wednesday, April 6
Third Practice Round
Golfers play their final practice round before Thursday's start of the 2005 Masters Tournament. Tiger Woods and Phil Mickleson started their rounds early Wednesday morning.
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Par-3 Contest
Golfers participate in the not-so-serious Par-3 contest, an annual event at Augusta National. The contest gives participants a chance to unwind before the start of the tournament.
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Masters Patrons
Masters patrons lined up early Wednesday as they waited for the practice round to begin. Patrons snapped photos, scoped out good viewing locations and enjoyed the beauty of the course.
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Chairman Hootie
Augusta National chairman Hootie Johnson meets with members of the media at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Tuesday, April 5
Second Practice Round
Golfers arrive for a second day of practice rounds at Augusta National Golf Club, in preparation for the 2005 Masters Tournament. The tournament begins play on Thursday.
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Mickelson's on a Roll
Defending champion Phil Mickelson started the week with a win at the BellSouth Classic. He played his first practice round Tuesday with hopes of a back-to-back win at Augusta.
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Nicklaus Returns to Augusta
Six-time Masters champion Jack Nicklaus decided to play at Augusta this year, his 45th Masters Tournament appearance. The "Golden Bear" talked with the media and played a practice round.
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Tiger Practice
Three-time Masters champion Tiger Woods played a practice round with his friend, and 1998 Masters champion, Mark O'Meara.
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Monday, April 4
Patrons Arrive
Patrons arrive early at the gates of Augusta National Golf Club. Today is the first day of practice rounds.
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Autographs
Golfers greet their fans and sign autographs for patrons at Augusta National Golf Club.
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First Practice Round
Some of the world's best golfers began their practice round Monday at Augusta National Golf Club, as they prepare for Thursday's Masters Tournament.
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Sunday, April 3
Quiet day at Augusta
Golfers began signing in Sunday on the second floor of tournament headquarters for the 69th Masters, which begins Thursday. Practice rounds start today.
Photos Archive
2010 Masters
Phil Mickelson had plenty of thrills left in his game on the way to his third green jacket.
2008 Masters
Trevor Immelman became the first champion in 24 years to win after being the first-round co-leader.
2006 Masters
Phil Mickelson's second Masters Tournament victory was his third major championship in nine starts, and second in a row after August's PGA Championship.
2005 Masters
Rain, a tearful goodbye from a Masters champion and a dramatic third round make this year's tournament a memorable one. Here is a look back at the 2005 Masters.
2004 Masters
All those major questions about Phil Mickelson were answered Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club, from his poise under pressure to his coat size. At 6:43 p.m. Mickelson took his place in golf's pantheon as a major championship winner.
2003 Masters
Mike Weir didn't rely on power and flair. This mini Maple Leaf is about tenacity and resiliency, two traits he leaned on to win the Masters after the first sudden-death playoff in 13 years.
2002 Masters
The rain showers and gloomy conditions at the 66th Masters Tournament had given way to sunny skies by the time Tiger Woods successfully defended his title Sunday afternoon.
2001 Masters
Playing at the nation's most famous golf course in the most prestigious tournament in the world, Tiger Woods completed his version of the Grand Slam in his normal flair-for-the-dramatic fashion Sunday.
2000 Masters
Vijay Singh played 22 holes in three under par for the second major championship victory of his career and ninth of his PGA Tour career.
1999 Masters
Jose Maria Olazabal rose from the ashes to add another green jacket to his 1994 model. Olazabal's 1-under-par 71 and gave him the win.
1998 Masters
Mark O'Meara, suspect under major-championship pressure through an otherwise stellar career, achieved something only two other golfers in Masters Tournament history have accomplished.
1997 Masters
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.
1996 Masters
Nick Faldo methodically chipped away at Greg Norman's six-stroke lead in the Masters and then methodically held on to capture his third green jacket. He finished at 12-under-par 276. Norman, his nearest competitor, was five strokes back.
From the Fans
Tournament goers capture the magic of Masters present and past with their cameras.
Eye on the Crowd
Our photographers have the Augusta crowds covered all week. Were you spotted?
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Patrons posed for our photographer.
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Around Town
There's plenty to do in Augusta during Masters Week, on and off the course.
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Masters Couture
Many patrons sport trendy looks on the course.
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