Nicklaus tests Watson as Masters comes to head
Augus ta Ga. Jack Nicklaus shoots a 66 driving pressure on Tom Watson on the back nine as the 1977 Masters unfolds. Rik Massengale stays in contention with a front nine 32 and fades with bogeys at 10 and 11. Massengale earns top 10 and a Masters invite for next year. Watson rallies to win.
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Watson Wins Masters in Dramatic Showdown Over Nicklaus
Tom Watson shoots 67 to finish 276 and hold off Jack Nicklaus and six challengers in Augusta. Nicklaus closes with 66 for 278 as Watson wins the 41st Masters, earning 40000 dollars while Nicklaus takes 30000 and several others earn varying checks.
Watson wins Masters as Nicklaus falters on 18th
In a dramatic finish at Augusta Watson overhauled Nicklaus with a 20-foot birdie on 17 after a bogey on 18. Watson earned 40000 dollars for the win and moved to 175185 in tour prize money while Nicklaus took 30000 for second.
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Nicklaus sympathizes with Crenshaw as Watson wins Masters
At Augusta National Tom Watson captured the 1977 Masters amid a closing birdie surge by Jack Nicklaus, who praised Crenshaw yet conceded the pairing on the final day favored Watson. Crenshaw spoke of rough putting but vowed more work, while Nicklaus contrasted career rivals and noted Watson's focus and calm under pressure.
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Big Jack still shines as Watson wins Masters title
Jack Nicklaus, at age 37, delivers a final round 66 to finish just behind Tom Watson, who clinches the Masters green coat. The crowd cheers Nicklaus’s surge and honors his long, storied career as Watson’s victory cements a new era. Crenshaw lauds Nicklaus, and Hogan Palmer echoes the enduring appeal of great players.
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