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Masters All-Time Biggest Surprise Winners

By Tim Letcher

photography Peter Dazeley, Coombe Hill GC, Kingston, Surrey, UK, February 4th 2020
photography Peter Dazeley, Coombe Hill GC, Kingston, Surrey, UK, February 4th 2020 /
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Claude Harmon The Masters
AUGUSTA, GA – APRIL 08: Phil Mickelson of the United States and Chez Reavie of the United States walk through the crowd on the fifth hole during the final round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 8, 2018 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images) /

1948 – Claude Harmon

Claude Harmon is better known today as the father of Butch Harmon, the world-famous golf instructor. But in 1948, Harmon won the green jacket, topping the field at Augusta National by five shots.

It was his first PGA Tour win and one of just two wins in his career. The fact that Harmon won from a field that included Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson and Gene Sarazen was a huge upset and surprise.

The elder Harmon was perhaps better known as a teaching professional at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamoroneck, New York. And for producing his son Butch, who has coached some of the world’s best golfers.

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