1942
Byron Nelson vs. Ben Hogan
280-280*
(Won playoff, 69-70)

With World War II efforts ramping up at home and abroad, the Masters starting lineup included just 42 of the 88 invitees. But the biggest names in the game not only played, they thrived. On the morning of the playoff, Nelson woke up ill and quickly was three down after six holes. He played the next 13 holes in five-under, eagling the par-5 8th and nearly acing the par-3 12th. It was the last Masters Tournament until 1946 — but it was quite a send-off.