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Suggested ReadingMasters FAQThe Masters on About.com Golf's Major Championships Q. Who Was the First Golfer to Win The Masters Twice?A. Horton Smith. Smith won the inaugural Masters in 1934. After finishing in a tie for 19th in 1935, he came back in 1936 with another victory. Just like in 1934, Smith's second win was by a single stroke. He shot 72 on Sunday to finish at 3-under par, besting "Lighthorse" Harry Cooper by one. Cooper, who despite winning more than 30 times on the PGA Tour never won a major, shot 76 in the final round. Suggested ReadingMasters FAQThe Masters on About.com Golf's Major Championships |
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