back to back Masters winners
Definition
Golfers who have won the Masters Tournament, one of professional golf's four major championships held annually at Augusta National Golf Club, in two consecutive years.
A rare achievement in golf history, highlighting players like Jack Nicklaus (1965-1966) and Tiger Woods (2001-2002) who dominated Augusta back-to-back.
Examples
Tiger Woods joined the exclusive club of back to back Masters winners when he defended his green jacket in 2002.
Jack Nicklaus was the first American to become back to back Masters winners, turning Augusta into his personal victory lap in '65 and '66.
No one's matched the back to back Masters winners feat since Tiger, leaving modern pros wondering if it's cursed or just brutally hard.
Dreaming of back to back Masters winners status? Start by surviving Amen Corner without a meltdown—good luck with that.