Masters Golf Tournament 1966
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- I found this film in my Dad's (Ralph DeVito, yellow Sweater, frame 5.05) box of 8 mm's films.
(Ralph J. DeVito - • Ralph J. DeVito - 1966 )
Great video from the 1966 Masters Golf Tournament. See Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer & More.
1966 Masters Tournament.
The 1966 Masters Tournament was the 30th Masters Tournament, held April 7-11 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.
Jack Nicklaus, age 26, earned his third Green Jacket in an 18-hole Monday playoff and became the first back-to-back champion at the Masters.[2][3] He ended regulation at even-par 288, tied with Tommy Jacobs and Gay Brewer. Nicklaus shot a 70 in the extra round on Monday to defeat Jacobs (72) and Brewer (78).[4] Nicklaus' score the previous year in 1965 was significantly lower at 271 (−17), a record which stood for 32 years.
On Sunday, Brewer shot a 33 (−3) on the front nine and then had eight pars as he came to the 72nd hole with a one-shot lead. After hitting his approach shot onto the green, he three-putted from 75 feet (23 m), missing a 5-foot (1.5 m) putt for par to win.[5] This was the last Masters that two-time champion Byron Nelson played in; he shot 76 and 78 and missed the cut by one stroke. The 36-hole cut at 153 (+9) was the highest to date, exceeded only in 1982.
A close friend of Nicklaus was among four that died in a private plane crash in Tennessee on Wednesday,[6] while on route to Augusta from Columbus, Ohio.[7] Nicklaus learned of the incident late that night and responded with a 68 in the first round,[8] but fell back with a 76 on Friday.
It was the fifth of 18 major titles for Nicklaus, and his only successful defense of a major. Three months later, he completed the first of his three career grand slams at Muirfield in the Open Championship. Later back-to-back winners at Augusta were Nick Faldo (1989 and 1990, both playoffs) and Tiger Woods (2001 and 2002).
Terry Dill won the seventh Par 3 contest on Wednesday with a score of 22.
Brewer rebounded and won the tournament the next year, while Nicklaus' attempt at three consecutive titles ended early with a rare missed cut. Jacobs never won a major; he was also a runner-up in the U.S. Open in 1964 at Congressional.
CBS commentator Jack Whitaker referred to the gallery at the end of the 18-hole Monday playoff as a "mob" and was banned from the next five Masters (1967-1971).[9]
Masters champions
Jack Burke Jr. (4,10), Doug Ford, Claude Harmon, Ben Hogan (8), Herman Keiser, Cary Middlecoff (2), Byron Nelson (8), Jack Nicklaus (2,4,8,10), Arnold Palmer (2,3,8,11), Henry Picard, Gary Player (2,3,4,8,9), Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead (10), Art Wall Jr.
What a great video! Thank you for sharing.
I went to Billy Caspers' summer camp for kids in 1981. one of the boys asked Billy how he won the Masters, he dropped a ball on the range and hit a BEAUTIFUL high draw. he looked back at us and said "that's how" ☺
That was a great story, Thank you for sharing.
I’m 53 and born and raised in Augusta. Attended my first Masters in 1977 and followed Jack every tournament until he hit his last competitive shot on 9 in 2005. This video shows the absolute class and that I hope will come back again
Arnie looks so relaxed and content walking with Nicklaus. After winning in '58, '60, '62 and '64, he probably figured it was his turn again in 1966. Close, but finished tied for 4th.
This is great! The best home movie of a pro golf tournament I have ever seen. Your dad looked like a fun guy. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you Bobby.
I can hear the sound of the projector and see the white sheet their watching this remarkable film on. Augusta looked so bare compared to today's Augusta. I like the shot of Bobby jones at the end.
Nobody has arnolds record at a major top three eight years in a row including four wins
There was a Professional in the video that many believe would have given Nicklaus a run for His money as the best ever if He hadn't been killed in a plance crash. From California... Tony Lema.
Fantastic video. It is wonderful watching so many golfing greats. Your father captured some very enjoyable footage.
Thanks Mark. Great bit of film and even for us New Zealanders as our famous golf son Sir Bob Charles is on here at 9.25 with Jack and Arnold. Best wishes.
Thank you Owen, that is just amazing. All the best. Mark
I bet Jack Nicklaus has looked at this
I never thought about that and that is a great thought too. Thanks for looking at it and your comment. Mark
Tommy Jacobs, who was in a three way playoff in the Masters (1966) with Gay Brewer and Jack Nicklaus is a personal friend of mine. He moved into our community here in Leland, NC a few years ago and became part owner in our course Magnolia Greens Golf Club. When his wife passed away a couple of years ago, he moved to Arizona to be closer to his sons. Tommy is a super guy and we miss him. We do stay in touch by phone from time to time. Playing golf on the weekends with him was always a treat. He would never give us tips....unless we asked. Thanks for posting this video, I will make sure Tommy sees it. He always said there is little or no video of the playoff. Tommy always said he was heartbroken over that loss. Who wouldn't???
Hi George, I really appreciate your comment and that you will pass the word to Tommy to see my Dads film. My Dad would have been happy to know. Have a Merry Christmas. Mark
Mark, Merry Christmas to you and family as well.
Sorry to see he passed 2 years ago.
Really enjoyed watching. Thanks for sharing. Arnie and Jack looked like such good mates. So much footage of them just walking together like it was a Sat arvo social hit. Nice to see friendship meaning so much. Thanks again. Your Dad getting up to meet them. So funny....
Great upload.
Augusta interested in these?
Wow what great footage
I like the way the course looked here, wish they had left it looking like this, a bit sparse and easier for people to see more golfing action. Thanks for posting
6:16 Tony Lema and wife just a couple of months before plane crash. Who is the guy signing autographs at 6:39 and 7:08? Did I see Byron? Ken Venturi, Julius Boros, and many others topped by Bob Jones himself at the end! Great stuff!
Everything looks alright
Really enjoyed this. Many thanks
Great!
Enjoyed watching; wonderful video. was this the year the Nicklaus' lost a close friend, in a plane crash, prior to the tournament, and questions were whether he'd play that week?
Is that your Dad posing with Jack and Julius Boros? Fantastic rare footage!!
Yes, that is my Dad. Thank You. Mark
Loved it!
Can I share some of this on my instagram page?
Hello, Yes you can share on your Instagram page. Thank you for asking & Happy New Year.
0:50. That's Sam
Was your father the same Ralph DeVito that played at Hubbard Heights in Stamford? Was that Tony Mammone in the video?
HI Bill, Yes my dad use to play at Hubbard Heights. I afraid I don't know who Tony Mammone is?
I'm pretty sure it was Tony M. He was a fixture over there at Hubbard Heights back in the '60s when I played there
@@Raphael3079 Mark: I remember playing with a Ralph DeVito a few times over at Hubbard Heights in the '60s. I believe he was your father.
❤at 4:51 it looks like Jack and Armie were color coordinated. This was before global warming as it looked colder there than what we see now. Definitely a friendlier time as everybody was shaking hands and the fans were up close to the golfers. This was peak pro golf a parade of legends and past legends. This must have been a great time to be alive. I wonder how many fans druving to the tournament had their AM radio on and listened to the Beatles playing Paperback Writer or Nowhere Man. And how many young men were watching their mailbox hoping a draft notice did not come.
May ALLAH reward you Mark and your Dad. Great find, thanks for sharing.
Jesus Christ my friend 🙏
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Back before the democratic party had control of the narrative
Such a dumb comment, we are watching golf man, not politics. LBJ was president in 1966, a dem.