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1997 Masters: Tiger’s historic victory

A look back, round by round, of Tiger Woods’ 12-shot triumph in the 1997 Masters.

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Tiger Woods on the seventh hole in Round 1, en route to a first-nine 40.

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Woods chips in for birdie on the par-3 12th hole in Round 1.

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Woods had four birdies and an eagle on the second nine in Round 1.

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Woods, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, played alongside defending Masters champion Nick Faldo in Round 1. Woods shot 2-under 70. Faldo shot 75 and then 81 to miss the cut.

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Woods started the second round in a tie for fourth place, four shots off the lead.

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Woods turned in 2-under 34 to reach 4 under for the tournament.

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Woods came home in 4-under 32 to reach 8 under for the tournament and had a three-stroke lead over Colin Montgomerie.

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Woods studies his shot on the third hole in Round 3.

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Woods shot his lowest score on the first nine in the third round, a 4-under 32. That put him at 12 under for the tournament.

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Woods added a 3-under 33 on the second nine and shot 7-under 65 in the third round.

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Woods beat Colin Montgomerie (74) by nine shots on Saturday. He led nine shots, at 15 under, entering the final round.

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Tens of millions of people watched on Sunday as Tiger Woods set out to make history.

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Tiger, with Mike “Fluff” Cowan as his caddie, shot even-par 36 on the first nine on Sunday, with 17 under the overall Masters record.

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Tiger’s mom, Tida, and his team were on hand.

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Woods had three birdies on his second nine to reach 18 under and needed to par the last to break the Masters 72-hole scoring record ...

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Which, of course, he did with this putt.

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Woods trying to control his emotions following his 12-stroke victory at age 21.

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Woods acknowledges the patrons at Augusta National.

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Woods is presented the green jacket by Nick Faldo.

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Tiger hugs father Earl off the 18th green.

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