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22 Days Til the Masters: Remembering Canada’s First Golf Major Champion, 2003

The 2025 Masters begins in 22 days.

As the countdown to venturing into Magnolia Lane keeps going, Nation Daily News is revisiting some Masters history over the decades.

Today, we will look into the 2003 Masters and highlight the major achievements that took place at Augusta National Golf Club that year.

More: 23 days left till the Masters: Reflecting on Tiger’s third win at the 2002 Masters

Who was the winner of the 2003 Masters tournament?

Mike Weir makes history as he becomes both the inaugural Canadian major champion and the first left-handed player to triumph at the Masters. He clinched victory in their 12th playoff during this prestigious tournament when he achieved a bogey on the 10th hole, marking the initial extra round play against Len Mattiace. This marked the first time they had needed a playoff since way back in 1990. Notably, Weir secured entry into the additional rounds with a crucial 7-foot putt for par, whereas Mattiace faltered slightly by dropping a stroke due to a bogey right before what could have been an impressive finish following his remarkable performance throughout Sunday’s game.

2003 Masters leaderboard

1) Mike Weir; 9-under 279

2) Len Mattiace; 9-under 279

3) Phil Mickelson; 5-under 283

4) Jim Furyk; 4 under par 284

5) Jeff Maggert; 2-under 286

2003 Masters purse, prize money

Weir won $1,080,000, and the total purse was $5,881,800.

Who served as the low amateur in the 2003 Masters?

Ricky Barnes won low amateur honors, shooting 3-over 291 and placing 21st.

Augusta National course changes in 2003

No. 5: Masters tees moved back. Fairway bunkers extended approximately 80 yards towards the green. Fairwayand bunkers shifted to the right increasing the dogleg. With the extended dogleg and movement of thetee, the hole was re-measured to 455 yards.

Who won the 2003 Masters Par 3 Contest?

Padraig Harrington and David Toms tied in the Par 3 Contest, shooting 6-under 21.

2003 Masters facts, stats

  • Grill room and locker room remodeled in clubhouse
  • Len Mattiace shot 65 in regulation to get his way into the playoff but he made double to lose to Weir

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