Jimmy Demaret wins 1940 Masters golf tournament
Item # 726406
April 08, 1940
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, April 8, 1940
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
Near the top of page 12 is a five column heading: "DEMARET WINS MASTERS" with subheads and leader board. (see images)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: The 1940 Masters Tournament marked a pivotal moment in golf history as it solidified Jimmy Demaret’s status as the sport's first true "stylist" and its first three-time Augusta champion, while also showcasing the burgeoning competitive depth of the pre-war era. Demaret’s four-stroke victory over Lloyd Mangrum was characterized by remarkable consistency—becoming the first winner to break par in all four rounds—and served as a flamboyant arrival for a man who would redefine golf’s aesthetic with his signature colorful wardrobes. The tournament was further distinguished by Mangrum’s opening-round 64, a course record that stood for 46 years until Nick Price shot a 63 in 1986. Beyond the scorecards, the 1940 event was historically significant for its timing; it was one of the last major sporting milestones before the United States' entry into World War II led to the tournament's three-year hiatus from 1943 to 1945, making Demaret's dominant performance a final, vivid display of professional golf’s "Golden Age" before the global conflict reshaped the landscape of international sport.
* Jimmy Demaret wins Masters Tournament
* Augusta National Golf Club - Georgia
* World War II - WWII era
Near the top of page 12 is a five column heading: "DEMARET WINS MASTERS" with subheads and leader board. (see images)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.
Background: The 1940 Masters Tournament marked a pivotal moment in golf history as it solidified Jimmy Demaret’s status as the sport's first true "stylist" and its first three-time Augusta champion, while also showcasing the burgeoning competitive depth of the pre-war era. Demaret’s four-stroke victory over Lloyd Mangrum was characterized by remarkable consistency—becoming the first winner to break par in all four rounds—and served as a flamboyant arrival for a man who would redefine golf’s aesthetic with his signature colorful wardrobes. The tournament was further distinguished by Mangrum’s opening-round 64, a course record that stood for 46 years until Nick Price shot a 63 in 1986. Beyond the scorecards, the 1940 event was historically significant for its timing; it was one of the last major sporting milestones before the United States' entry into World War II led to the tournament's three-year hiatus from 1943 to 1945, making Demaret's dominant performance a final, vivid display of professional golf’s "Golden Age" before the global conflict reshaped the landscape of international sport.
Category: The 20th Century
