By 1972, masters swimming, initially for athletes 25 and older, was born. Today, about 60,000 swimmers ages 19 and over are enrolled in masters swimming programs in the United States, with many ...

Ben Crenshaw turned to Gary Cowan during a practice round at the 1972 Masters Tournament and uttered three words. “Do that again.” Cowan, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, obliged by ...

Jack Nicklaus won the 1972 Masters after holding the lead after every round with scores of 68-70-73-74 (286). The Golden Bear was three shots better than runner-up Bruce Crampton. Four years later ...

Ben Crenshaw has claimed he was the second player to do it. The first? That, apparently, was Canadian amateur Gary Cowan who, as reigning US Amateur champion, was in the field for the 1972 Masters ...

Lanny Wadkins competes in the 1972 Masters. Ray Floyd finished T-7 at the 1968 Masters. Sam Snead putts side saddle during the 1972 Masters. A view of Augusta National’s 18th fairway in 1956.

Jack Nicklaus won the 1972 Masters after holding the lead after every round with scores of 68-70-73-74 (286). The Golden Bear was three shots better than runner-up Bruce Crampton.

Ben Crenshaw turned to Gary Cowan during a practice round at the 1972 Masters Tournament and uttered three words. “Do that again.” Cowan, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion, obliged by ...