Masters Green Jacket a Golden Symbol in Sports
The green Masters jacket, worn by Augusta National champions, is coveted as a symbol of golf's peak. It can only be worn on club grounds and must be returned after a year, with repeat winners keeping no extra coat.
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Woods unable to rally as Masters slip continues
Tiger Woods failed to mount a Sunday charge at Augusta as Len Mattiace and Mike Weir surged. A third round 66 gave hope, but a costly third-hole double bogey and a final 75 left Woods nine strokes behind champion Weir. The weather-delayed first round 76 also marked his worst Masters start.
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Mattiace Just Misses Masters Green Jacket Title
Len Mattiace produced a record final round at Augusta but faltered in the playoff. Mike Weir captured the green jacket as Mattiace collapsed with a bogey finish after a 65 in a dramatic finish at Augusta National.
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Weir Earns Masters Victory In Breakthrough Third Win Of Year
Weir padt hes to 7 under 281 to win the Masters in a playoff the first since 1990. Mattiace and Mickelson finish two back with Woods stumbling to a 75. Weir credited strong putting and wedges for overcoming heavy pressure from Mattiace and Mickelson as the final round closed.
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Burk Seeks New Push to Open Augusta National
Martha Burk plans a new phase in her campaign to admit women to Augusta National. She intends to meet corporate leaders who are Masters members within two weeks to press for an end to sex discrimination. Burk says the effort aims to elevate gender fairness to the same priority as race.
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