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A new oldest winner

At 46 years and 82 days, Jack Nicklaus remains the oldest winner in the history of The Masters, courtesy of his standout victory in 1986. But could that record be broken this year? If it is to happen, you have to think that Phil Mickelson has the best chance of doing it. The 48-year-old is a three-time winner at Augusta National (2004, 2006 and 2010) and has managed eight other top-fives in 26 appearances. He arrives in Georgia in decent form this year, too, with a win at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and a runner-up finish at the Desert Classic. Could a phourth Green Jacket be in old “Adonis Calves”’ future? Phunnier things have happened…

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

Deputy Editor