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Bob Goalby was an American professional golfer who won the 1968 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. Roberto De Vicenzo made a 3 on the 17th hole but signed a card showing 4; under the rules, the higher signed score counted, so Goalby won by one stroke without a playoff. The incident is a well-known example of how scorecard rules can decide a major championship. Goalby also won multiple PGA Tour events during his career.
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Why did Bob Goalby win the 1968 Masters?
Bob Goalby won the 1968 Masters after Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard. De Vicenzo made a 3 on the 17th hole but signed a card showing 4, and the higher signed score counted under the rules.
Did the 1968 Masters end in a playoff?
No, Goalby won by one stroke without a playoff because De Vicenzo's signed card left him one stroke behind. The incident became one of the most famous scorecard errors in golf history.
Where did Bob Goalby win the Masters?
He won at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia in 1968. Goalby's final total was 277, or 11 under par, and the one-stroke result gave him his only Masters title.
Who was Roberto De Vicenzo's playing partner in the key scoring incident?
Bob Goalby and Roberto De Vicenzo were paired together during the final round. Goalby later signed the correct card, while De Vicenzo's incorrect signed card became the score used for the official result.
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