2002 Masters Tournament

2002 Masters Tournament
Front cover of the 2002 Masters Journal
Tournament information
DatesApril 11–14, 2002
LocationAugusta, Georgia
33°30′11″N 82°01′12″W / 33.503°N 82.020°W / 33.503; -82.020
Course(s)Augusta National Golf Club
Organized byAugusta National Golf Club
Tour(s)PGA Tour
European Tour
Japan Golf Tour
Statistics
Par72
Length7,270 yards (6,648 m)
Field88 players, 45 after cut
Cut147 (+3)
Prize fundUS$5,600,000
Winner's share$1,008,000
Champion
Tiger Woods
276 (−12)
Location map
Augusta National
Location in the United States
Augusta National
Location in Georgia

The 2002 Masters Tournament was the 66th Masters Tournament, held April 11–14 at Augusta National Golf Club. Tiger Woods won his third Masters, and second consecutive, with a score of 276 (−12), three strokes ahead of runner-up Retief Goosen. The course was lengthened by 285 yards (261 m) over the previous year. It was only the third successful defense of a Masters title, previously accomplished in 1966 by Jack Nicklaus and 1990 by Nick Faldo.