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The Masters: Greatest Shots in Tournament History

By Tim Letcher

14 JUN 1994: JACK NICKLAUS AND ARNOLD PALMER WAIT ON THE FIRST TEE PRIOR TO THEIR PRACTICE ROUND FOR THE U.S. OPEN AT OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB IN OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk/ALLSPORT
14 JUN 1994: JACK NICKLAUS AND ARNOLD PALMER WAIT ON THE FIRST TEE PRIOR TO THEIR PRACTICE ROUND FOR THE U.S. OPEN AT OAKMONT COUNTRY CLUB IN OAKMONT, PENNSYLVANIA Mandatory Credit: Gary Newkirk/ALLSPORT /
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THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS – MAY 04: Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus waves as he is introduced during the ‘3M Greats of Golf’ at the Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands Country Club on May 04, 2019 in The Woodlands, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Jack Nicklaus, 1986, 15th Hole

As Jack Nicklaus rallied on the back nine in the final round of the 1986 Masters, the Golden Bear hit a number of memorable shots. As Nicklaus holed his putt on the 17th hole, CBS broadcaster Verne Lundquist memorably said “yes sir!” emphatically. Nicklaus’ tee shot on the 16th hole nearly found the cup, setting up a birdie, and could also be worthy of this list.

But the biggest shot of his round came on the par-5 15th hole. Still trying to fight his way clear of Seve Ballesteros, Nicklaus’ second shot came to rest about 12 feet from the hole. The Golden Bear would sink the eagle putt on his way to winning yet another green jacket.

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