This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 6/25/2015.
Three-time Masters winner Tiger Woods entered the 2005 Masters on a cold streak of not winning in his last 10 majors. A weather-delayed opening round saw Woods post a 74 before he got back on track with a six-under-par 66 in the second round, the low round of the day. For the third round on Saturday afternoon, Woods was paired with the leader, Chris DiMarco who first made a splash at Augusta National Golf Club when he challenged as a rookie in 2001. Woods birdied holes 7, 8 and 9, his final three holes of the day, to cap a front-nine 31 and pull within four of DiMarco. On Sunday, Woods’ hot streak continued–he led off with birdies on Nos. 10 through 13, matching the tournament record with seven consecutive birdies. DiMarco made up two shots over the next few holes and trailed by just one coming into the par-3 16th hole. When he hit the green and Woods’ tee shot sailed long, DiMarco had the advantage–but not for long. In one of the most famous chip-ins in Masters history, Tiger Woods somehow coaxed a delicate shot down the hill at the par-3 16th hole. As the ball seemed to stop for just a moment with the world watching, Woods' golf ball dropped into the cup to set off a raucous celebration heard all across the Augusta National grounds. Despite all the momentum, Woods bogeyed the next two holes to send it to a playoff against DiMarco. On the first playoff hole, Woods rolled this very ball into the heart of the cup for a tournament-winning birdie, setting off a giant fist pump and another celebration with his caddie. The victory was the Woods’ fourth of his career at Augusta National for Woods, matching Arnold Palmer for second most. In the midst of the celebration, Woods’ Caddie, Steve Williams, reached into the hole, pulled this ball out, and threw it in the direction of our consignor. “Nike ONE” manufactured golf ball, “TIGER” is printed on one side, the Nike swoosh logo appears twice along with “1”, “ONEGOLDTW” is printed on one side. The serial number “B 4 1” is stamped into three of the dimples on two sides of the ball, “0 Z” is stamped as well. The ball shows signs of appropriate use with some light grass/dirt staining. Accompanied by an LOA from our consignor that caught the ball in the stands that day.