Birdie at 18 earns his major
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.
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Tuesday
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.
Monday
Low round erupts from mature Garcia
Something didn't appear normal with Sergio Garcia after he fired Sunday's low round.
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.
Victory is sweet; family is sweeter
It was the voice that was needed Sunday for perspective. With a moment so immense as the one witnessed on the 72nd green, this seemed like the obvious voice to speak for Phil Mickelson's finest achievement.
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.
Players prove the thrill is not gone after all
The roars returned to Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday. After two years of little excitement, the golf course was set up to produce the type of shots that have made the event famous.
Difficult loss hits harder for Els
Ernie Els had a sense this was going to be his year to win the Masters Tournament. It had to be his year.
Choi has fun with back-nine 31
It was hard to decipher just what K.J. Choi felt was sweetest. One second he spoke about his eagle on 11. The next thought was a breath of gratefulness for a birdie on No. 13.
Steady improvement isn't enough for Howell
Charles Howell gets better every year in the Masters Tournament, but the Augusta native will be quick to tell you that it's not good enough, even for a 24-year-old on the front end of his career.
Wittenberg earns low amateur, spot in '05 tournament
The Oklahoma State men's golf team was missing a player this weekend at the Boilermaker Invitational. Freshman Casey Wittenberg had a previous engagement at Augusta National Golf Club.
Ailing Woods insists game is improving
The last time Tiger Woods got sick before the start of a final round, he blew away the field to win his fourth consecutive Bay Hill Invitational last year.
DiMarco still gets view of victory
There were tears in Chris DiMarco's eyes Sunday after his round at the Masters Tournament.
What they're saying
...Two fabulous hours finally silenced 10 years of criticism and skepticism regarding his toughness and decision-making. - Drew Sharp, Detroit Free Press
Masters notebook: Final-round drama distracts competitors
They are overused expressions. But descriptions like "electricity" and "in the air" are appropriate for moments like Sunday's final pairings at Augusta National Golf Club.
Diary: Disappointment can't erase accomplishments of week
It was kind of hit and miss. I was defensive most of the time. I did manage to make a birdie on No. 8 to get back to even.
Masters winnings
All players who played in the tournament but who did not make the cut, excluding amateurs, will receive $5,000 each.
Sunday
- 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
- Whay they're saying
- Prize money
Saturday
- 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
Friday
- 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
- Masters notebook: Nicklaus isn't happy with 2-over start
Thursday
- 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
- Masters Notebook: 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
Wednesday
- 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
Tuesday
- 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
Monday
- 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'
Sunday
| Position | Player | Total | Thru |
| 1 | Phil Mickelson | -9 | F |
| 2 | Ernie Els | -8 | F |
| 3 | K. J. Choi | -6 | F |
| 4 | Sergio Garcia | -3 | F |
| 4 | Bernhard Langer | -3 | F |
| 6 | Paul Casey | -2 | F |
| 6 | Fred Couples | -2 | F |
| 6 | Chris DiMarco | -2 | F |
| 6 | Davis Love III | -2 | F |
| 6 | Nick Price | -2 | F |
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