1999 Masters

Three years ago, the former Masters Tournament champion sat alone in the dark of his home in Fuenterrabia, Spain, and watched as late-night television beamed the tragedy of the 1996 Masters Tournament to him. Here sat Jose Maria Olazabal, in the depths of despair, unable to walk, much less play a round of golf. There, on television, good friend Greg Norman was falling all over himself on Sunday as Nick Faldo stormed past.

Olazabal's victory

1999 Masters

News

Stories from April 12, 1999

• Olazabal's victory proves fitting end to a journey from despair
• Champion's caddie basking in success
• Olazabal's joy shared by Garcia
• Love had faith till the end
• Duval's prayer denied at Amen Corner
• This champ has earned our cheers
• Early birds had to have patience
• Masters has its own Sweet 16
• Garcia's 73 earns low-amateur crown
• Love had faith till the end
• Loss, but no failure for Shark
• Pate's bid ends with late bogeys
• Putt woes discourage Woods

Stories from April 11, 1999

• Tournament favorites Duval and Woods will need strong finishes to get close to lead
• Butler Cabin serves as network's Masters studio
• Another shot for Shark
• Norman earns another chance
• Els stays poised for closing dash
• Old friends will be doing battle
• Pate erupts -- with birdies
• Masters fans, phone home
• Low amateur savors pieces of earned trip
• Roller coaster day has Love contending
• CBS commentator recovers missing ball
• O'Meara knows title slipping away fast
• Four rounds in 60s improbable
• Time away from game helps trio

Stories from April 10, 1999

• Four amateurs make cut
• Janzen's cautious approach rewarded with 69
• Golfers have better frame of reference, course architect says
• Duval's chances take dip at 15
• Exacting Augusta National mentally draining on golfers
• Erratic Montgomerie keeps leader in sight
• National officials pleased
• Norman returns to limelight
• Rare eagle on seven keeps Mize playing
• Resolve carried Spaniard
• O'Meara donates items for auction
• O'Meara, classmate have on-field reunion
• Olazabal steps out front
• Collectors go online for Masters memorabilia
• Lost second shots ends Masters run
• 56 survive to play another day
• McCarron swears by long putter
• O'Meara betrayed by putter

Stories from April 9, 1999

• Arnie gives enthusiastic fans more thrills in his 45th straight Masters
• Security guards grab banned items
• Franco's homeland golf-poor
• Masters veteran Ford thinks greens too firm
• Duval, Woods suffer lapses
• Word-masters enjoy chronicling National saga
• Georgia man has attended 53 straight Masters
• Garcia's 72 leads amateurs; Kuchar still suffering
• Art of game goes high-tech
• Honorary starters Sarazen, Snead and Nelson fail to find fairway
• Tournament fills dreams of sick fans
• Love shares first-day lead
• Love rallies on back nine to post 69
• Winning on tour no longer assures ticket to Masters
• Norman shoots 71, and wants attention
• O'Meara likes his first-round's ending
• Ozaki is uneasy in spotlight
• Suspended round could be blessing
• Some find rough a bit tough
• Weather, threesomes make for a slow go

Stories from April 8, 1999

• City sees changes since last Masters
• Seve still searching for lost confidence
• Golfer who must ride to play spends day at National and receives Hogan courage award
• Length of CBS broadcast determines what holes shown
• `Don't bet against streaks,' cautions Masters favorite Duval
• Forest Hills marker will commemorate Jones
• Golf announcer Gary McCord finds life after banishment from Masters coverage
• Masters chairman not blind to tradition
• Kuchar back, despite illness
• Kuehne drinks in the experience
• No change would be big change
• Lynx player Whitsell tours green jacket site
• Army gathers for book signing
• Par-3 Contest a romp
• Photographers' collections priceless
• Pros' pets take bit of limelight from famous masters
• Good-luck charm pays another visit
• Tournament causes traffic backlog

Stories from April 7, 1999

• Clubhouse marker to be dedicated
• Construction on Augusta Golf and Gardens progressing
• Cool weather catches fans off-guard
• Duval is game's Mr. Cool
• Duval has raised bar for career
• First Tee to launch in 60 days
• Some pros double as chefs
• O'Meara dishes out international dinner
• More golfers seeing eye-to-eye about shades
• Wiser Shark still hungers after victory
• Hospital treats ailing Kurchar
• Masters memories
• Statue honors golfing legend
• Nicklaus, in town for Champions Dinner, gives blessing to changes at Augusta National
• O'Meara dishes out international dinner
• The putt still rolls in O'Meara's mind
• Few nearby shops object
• Tiger gladly yields spotlight
• Rough will affect selection of shots
• Groups have trios of golfers playing in first two rounds
• Winning formula has changed little
• Duval vs. Woods would be Masters main event

Stories from April 6, 1999

• Corporate club nears final stage
• Special `Caddyshack' video ready
• '30s golf clubhouse to get own marker
• Spanish teen ready to storm National
• Young golfers spark creative manufacturing
• Duval downplays Masters chances
• European greats struggle on American soil
• Fluff fallout lingers
• Novices get quick lessons
• Mayor's bash impresses guests
• National shows its coat of vibrant colors
• Nelson to see his likeness in bronze today
• Huskies star's father goes on ticket search
• Stewart's attitude changes for better
• Spanish teen ready to storm National
• Champion teaches green lesson
• PGA Tour Links software useful for golfers
• Traffic control out in force

Stories from April 5, 1999

• Champions Dinner a cherished invitation
• Interchange dangerous
• International Dinner goes by wayside
• Eyes of the golfing world again focused on Augusta
• Durant's like a kid in toyland
• Szurlej perennial Masters photographer
• National display case holds O'Meara putter
• Ranking system survives its critics
• Reception opens Masters Week
• Confidence high as Masters looms

Stories from April 4, 1999

• CBS to spotlight 'Arnie and Augusta'
• New cable television special spotlights the greatest moments in Masters golf action
• Brush strokes
• Greens a hot topic around PGA Tour
• Historical marker will be dedicated
• Masters week makes refugees
• Preparations begin months prior to event
• Sculpture of Nelson set to be unveiled Tuesday
• '98 Masters lifted Azinger
• Pair of bright stars lead British invasion
• Couples traces '98 collapse to bogey at No. 9
• Family, Ryder Cup keep Crenshaw busy
• Daly feels ready for a victory
• First Masters caps good year for Day
• Tiger and Duval: Arnie and Jack of the '90s?
• Els to pick spots to attack course
• Faldo struggles to recover the Masters-winning touch
• Consistent Furyk stays outside the limelight
• National's rough may help Janzen
• Kuchar has winning smile back
• This year's amateurs can see themselves wearing green jackets
• Leonard has game to win Masters title
• Love tries new approach
• Jeff Maggert's game has been richly rewarding coming into Masters
• Mickelson expecting big event
• Pair of bright stars lead British invasion
• Nicklaus will make a courtesy call, then go fishing
• Norman's body, and game, mending
• Arnie to keep returning
• Peterson and Nicklaus had five victory dances
• Singh changes his tune about Augusta National
• Golfers rated in top 50 by international system earn trip to Masters Tournament
• Watson's farewell tour grinds on
• Room rates rise for Masters
• Good golf weather expected