Golfer Sets Masters Record With Historic Low Score
A new Masters Tournament record was set on Sunday as rising star Jordan Thompson carded a stunning 62 in the final round at Augusta National. The 24-year-old Californian's 18-under-par performance shattered the previous 72-hole record of 270, held jointly by Tiger Woods and Dustin Johnson.
The historic moment came during perfect scoring conditions at the season's first major championship. Thompson's flawless Sunday round featured eight birdies and zero bogeys, electrifying the Georgia crowds and golf fans worldwide watching the CBS broadcast.
"This is beyond anything I dreamed," Thompson told reporters after sinking his final putt. "To have my name alongside legends like Tiger at Augusta - it's surreal." The record-setting performance earned Thompson his first green jacket and $3.6 million in prize money.
Social media erupted with reactions from fellow pros, including Justin Thomas tweeting "Welcome to the history books kid" and Rory McIlroy calling it "one of the great final rounds ever." The achievement trends nationally as golf's popularity surges among younger American audiences.
Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley confirmed the scorecard's authenticity, noting the course played slightly softer than usual after overnight rain. Thompson's record comes exactly 25 years after Woods' iconic 1997 Masters victory that transformed golf.
Sports analysts highlight how Thompson's aggressive approach - hitting driver on 14 of 18 holes - reflects golf's modern power game. The record caps a remarkable rise for the former UCLA standout who turned pro just three years ago.
With the Masters traditionally signaling golf's seasonal start, Thompson's achievement dominates sports headlines Monday morning. Network morning shows are scrambling to book the new champion, while golf retailers report surging interest in Thompson's equipment brand.
The PGA Tour confirmed Thompson will now lead its new "Next Gen" marketing campaign targeting millennial fans. Meanwhile, oddsmakers already installed him as 8-1 favorite for next month's PGA Championship at Southern Hills.
