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Green Jacket Greatness: Every Masters Winner From the Last Decade

Joe Cervenka

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Who is Next to Wear the Green Jacket?
Who is Your One-Watch for the Weekend?
- We’ve looked at the legends of the last decade, but Augusta is a what have you done for me lately kind of place.
- With Rory trying to go back-to-back and Scottie looking like a machine, the 2026 leaderboard is already looking like a heavyweight fight.
- Who’s your pick? Are you riding with a past champ to repeat, or is it time for a new face to get fitted for some green polyester? Sound off in the comments!
Masters Champions: A Decade of Dominance
The Most Exclusive Club in Sports
- There is no trophy in sports quite like the Green Jacket; you can’t buy it, you can’t borrow it, and unless you’re a member, you can’t even take the thing off the grounds after your first year as champ.
- The last decade at Augusta National has been a fever dream of storylines, giving us the greatest comeback in sports history, a few pandemic-era oddities, and finally, the end of the most talked-about drought in the game.
- As we wait to see who adds their name to the locker room in 2026, let’s look back at the ten men who proved they had the stones to survive Sunday at the Cathedral in the Pines.
10. 2016: Danny Willett (-5)
The Beneficiary of the Blowup
- Danny Willett’s win is often overshadowed by Jordan Spieth’s quadruple-bogey on the 12th, but the Englishman shot a flawless, bogey-free 67 on Sunday to be in position.
- Willett wasn't even sure he’d play the tournament, as his wife was due to give birth; he arrived late and left with a Green Jacket.
- It remains one of the most unexpected Sunday turns in the history of the back nine.
9. 2017: Sergio Garcia (-9)
The Breakthrough
- After 73 starts in major championships, Sergio Garcia finally shed the best player never to win a major tag on what would have been Seve Ballesteros’s 60th birthday.
- He defeated Justin Rose in a high-quality playoff, punctuated by a birdie on the first extra hole.
- It was a moment of pure catharsis for a player who had famously claimed years earlier that he wasn't good enough to win at Augusta.
8. 2018: Patrick Reed (-15)
Captain America’s Conquest
- Love him or hate him (and most of the gallery chose the latter), Patrick Reed put on a masterclass in gritty putting to hold off Rory and Rickie Fowler.
- Reed entered the week as a LIV Golf precursor, a polarizing figure who didn't care about the optics, only the trophy.
- He remains the villain many fans love to root against, but his short game at Augusta is undeniably elite.
7. 2019: Tiger Woods (-13)
The Return to Glory
- If you weren't watching this Sunday, you missed the greatest comeback in sports history, full stop.
- Eleven years after his last major and following four back surgeries, Tiger outlasted the field while the Big Cats of the new generation all found the water at 12.
- The image of Tiger hugging his son Charlie behind the 18th green mirrored the 1997 hug with his father, Earl, bringing the story full circle.
6. 2020: Dustin Johnson (-20)
The November Reign
- In a Masters like no other, played in November without patrons due to the pandemic, Dustin Johnson set the all-time scoring record at 20-under par.
- The soft autumn conditions allowed Johnson to treat Augusta like a dartboard, dismantling the course with robotic precision.
- Seeing the normally stoic DJ break down in tears during his interview with Amanda Balionis remains one of the most human moments in tournament history.
5. 2021: Hideki Matsuyama (-10)
A Nation’s Hero
- Hideki Matsuyama made history as the first Japanese man to win a major championship, carrying the weight of an entire golf-crazy nation on his shoulders.
- His nervous par on 18 sparked a celebration in Tokyo that lasted for weeks and led to him receiving the Prime Minister's Award.
- Matsuyama’s caddie, Shota Hayafuji, provided the viral moment of the week by bowing to the course after the final hole.
4. 2022: Scottie Scheffler (-10)
The Arrival of a Giant
- This was the week Scottie Scheffler officially became a household name, leading for the final 54 holes of the tournament.
- Even a comedic four-putt on the 72nd hole couldn't ruin the moment; he was so dominant that he could afford the victory-lap stumble.
- It capped an incredible run where Scottie won four times in six starts, one of the hottest heaters in golf history.
3. 2023: Jon Rahm (-12)
A Birthday Gift for Seve
- On what would have been the 66th birthday of his idol, Seve Ballesteros, Jon Rahm became the fourth Spaniard to win the Masters.
- Rahm had to play 30 holes on Sunday due to weather delays, eventually hunting down Brooks Koepka to win by four strokes.
- This win was the ultimate display of Spanish flair and grit, proving Rahm could handle the mental tax of Augusta's back nine.
2. 2024: Scottie Scheffler (-11)
The King of Consistency
- Scottie Scheffler secured his second Green Jacket in three years, proving that his ball-striking isn't just elite, it's historically broken.
- Despite the distractions of impending fatherhood during tournament week, Scheffler dismantled the field with a clinical final-round 68.
- He became the first player since Tiger Woods to win multiple Jackets before the age of 28, cementing his status as the Alpha of the PGA Tour.
1. 2025: Rory McIlroy (-11)
The Grand Slam is Complete
- After a decade of will he or won't he heartbreak, Rory McIlroy finally exorcised his demons last year to become just the sixth player to complete the Career Grand Slam.
- He did it in dramatic fashion, holding off a surging Justin Rose in a playoff that had the sports world at a literal standstill.
- Rory’s 2025 win wasn't just a victory; it was a coronation that shifted the entire narrative of his career from underachiever to all-time legend.
Who is Next to Wear the Green Jacket?
Who is Your One-Watch for the Weekend?
- We’ve looked at the legends of the last decade, but Augusta is a what have you done for me lately kind of place.
- With Rory trying to go back-to-back and Scottie looking like a machine, the 2026 leaderboard is already looking like a heavyweight fight.
- Who’s your pick? Are you riding with a past champ to repeat, or is it time for a new face to get fitted for some green polyester? Sound off in the comments!
Masters Champions: A Decade of Dominance
The Most Exclusive Club in Sports
- There is no trophy in sports quite like the Green Jacket; you can’t buy it, you can’t borrow it, and unless you’re a member, you can’t even take the thing off the grounds after your first year as champ.
- The last decade at Augusta National has been a fever dream of storylines, giving us the greatest comeback in sports history, a few pandemic-era oddities, and finally, the end of the most talked-about drought in the game.
- As we wait to see who adds their name to the locker room in 2026, let’s look back at the ten men who proved they had the stones to survive Sunday at the Cathedral in the Pines.

Green Jacket Greatness: Every Masters Winner From the Last Decade

Who is Your One-Watch for the Weekend?

The Most Exclusive Club in Sports

The Beneficiary of the Blowup

The Breakthrough

Captain America’s Conquest

The Return to Glory

The November Reign

A Nation’s Hero

The Arrival of a Giant

A Birthday Gift for Seve

The King of Consistency

The Grand Slam is Complete

Who is Your One-Watch for the Weekend?

The Most Exclusive Club in Sports

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