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Youngest Masters champion

The current youngest masters champion record is 21 years, held by Tiger Woods, set on April 13, 1997. Last checked October 10, 2026.

21

years

Tiger Woods

Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, United States, 1997

Holder
Tiger Woods
Record
21 years
Exact figure
21 years, 3 months, 14 days
Location
Augusta National Golf Club, Augusta, Georgia, United States
Date set
April 13, 1997
Recognized by
Augusta National Golf Club
Last checked
October 10, 2026

Put it in perspective

Tiger Woods lived through 21 years of history. Here is what changed along the way.

  1. Born1976
  2. Age 131989The Berlin Wall falls
  3. Age 211997Sets the record: 21 years, 3 months, 14 days

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