An Extended Conversation With Verne Lundquist

Author John Patrick

April 17th, 2024 12:32 PM

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 09: Verne Lundquist attends the 38th Sports Emmy Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Verne Lundquist called a career at the 2024 Masters. This was Verne’s 40^th Masters and he decided at the age of 83 that that was enough.

Verne Lundquist’s Calls

He has been there for two of the most memorable calls in the history of the Masters. In 1986, as Jack Nicklaus was charging to his sixth victory, it was Verne’s call on the 17^th hole on Sunday as Jack sank his birdie putt that has become possibly as memorable as the putt itself.

Take a look and listen…

Then, fast forward almost twenty years and there we are again with Verne. This time, in 2005, on the 16^th hole with Tiger Woods and his chip in against Chris DeMarco, as Tiger was on his way to his fourth Masters victory.

Take a look and listen to that.

My Conversation With Verne Lundquist

As I was able to speak with Verne at length a couple of weeks ago. About half of our conversation made it on the golf show Masters weekend. But, here is the hour long conversation we had.

I hope you enjoy my chat with Verne Lundquist.

For more moments from the 2024 Masters, click here.

How Much Masters Prize Money Every Golfer Made in 2024

Scottie Scheffler is walking away from the Masters with the biggest winners’ check ever, but how much Masters prize money did everyone make in the tournament this year?

Scheffler’s 11-under four-shot win over Ludvig Aberg gives him $3.6 million of the $20 million prize pool this time around.

Last year, Jon Rahm earned $360,000 less than this year’s winner, as golf starts to contend with the massive prize (and pay) pools in LIV Golf.

Top Masters Prize Money Winners

Both of the top golfers had huge paydays this year. Aberg will take home more than the winners from 2015 and 2016, for example.

Before the 2024 Masters even started, something about “Scottie Scheffler Masters Champion” just felt right.

He’s been the best golfer in the world for a while now, and even though Rahm won it last year, you could make a reasonable case that the 2022 winner Scheffler felt more inevitable.

And so it was all about Scottie Scheffler. The most consistent golfer in the world right now did just that over four rounds at Augusta National.

And that led to a flip of last year’s Butler Cabin Green Jacket ceremony. Last year Scheffler put it on Rahm. This year Rahm had to put it on Scottie.

Now he can safely get home to his pregnant wife, with a second Green Jacket to wrap his new baby in when they get here.

1. Scottie Scheffler - $3.6 million
66-72-71-68 277 -11

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Scottie Scheffler of the United States celebrates on the 18th green after winning the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
2. Ludvig Aberg - $2.16 million
73-69-70-69 281 -7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Ludvig Åberg of Sweden plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Tommy Fleetwood - $1,040,000
72-71-72-69 284 -4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tommy Fleetwood of England and his caddie line up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Max Homa - $1,040,000
67-71-73-73 284 -4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Max Homa of the United States walks to the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T3. Collin Morikawa - $1,040,000
71-70-69-74 284 -4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Collin Morikawa of the United States walks to the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T6. Cameron Smith - $695,000
71-72-72-71 286 -2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Cameron Smith of Australia reacts after making par on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T6. Bryson DeChambeau - $695,000
65-73-75-73 286 -2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Bryson DeChambeau of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
8. Xander Schauffele - $620,000
72-72-70-73 287 -1

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Xander Schauffele of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T9. Will Zalatoris - $540,000
70-77-72-69 288 Even

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Will Zalatoris of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T9. Tyrrell Hatton - $540,000
72-74-73-69 288 Even

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tyrrell Hatton of England reacts after missing a putt on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T9. Cameron Young - $540,000
70-73-72-73 288 Even

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Cameron Young of the United States plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T12. Matthieu Pavon - $405,000
70-73-74-72 289 +1

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Matthieu Pavon of France plays his shot from the 11th tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T12. Patrick Reed - $405,000
74-70-73-72 289 +1

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Patrick Reed of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T12. Adam Schenk - $405,000
73-71-72-73 289 +1

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Adam Schenk of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T12. Cam Davis - $405,000
69-72-73-75 289 +1

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Cam Davis of Australia reacts after making birdie on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T16. Sepp Straka - $310,000
73-71-74-72 290 +2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Sepp Straka of Austria selects a club from his bag on the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T16. Chris Kirk - $310,000
74-75-68-73 290 +2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Chris Kirk of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the second hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T16. Byeong Hun An - $310,000
70-73-72-75 290 +2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Byeong Hun An of South Korea lines up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T16. Nicolai Hojgaard - $310,000
67-73-74-76 290 +2

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Nicolai Højgaard of Denmark reacts after making birdie on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T20. Taylor Moore - $250,000
71-75-75-70 291 +3

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Taylor Moore of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T20. Lucas Glover - $250,000
71-73-72-75 291 +3

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Lucas Glover of the United States reacts after making par on the 18th green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Keegan Bradley - $175,500
78-71-74-69 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Keegan Bradley of the United States looks on from the second green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Min Woo Lee - $175,500
74-74-75-69 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Min Woo Lee of Australia looks on from the 11th hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Harris English - $175,500
72-74-75-71 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Harris English of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Adam Scott - $175,500
76-74-70-72 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Adam Scott of Australia plays his shot from the bunker on the 18th green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T22. Rory McIlroy - $175,500
71-77-71-73 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland lines up a putt on the second green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T22. Joaquin Niemann - $175,500
70-78-71-73 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Joaquín Niemann of Chile lines up a putt on the second green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T22. Matthew Fitzpatrick - $175,500
71-73-73-75 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Matt Fitzpatrick of England lines up a putt on the eighth green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T22. Patrick Cantlay - $175,500
71-75-70-76 292 +4

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Patrick Cantlay of the United States plays his shot on the first hole during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Tom Kim - $124,200
72-78-77-66 293 +5

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Tom Kim of South Korea plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Jason Day - $124,200
75-73-76-69 293 +5

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Jason Day of Australia plays his shot from the third tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
T30. Si Woo Kim - $124,200
72-78-77-70 293 +5

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Si Woo Kim of South Korea plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T30. J.T. Poston - $124,200
75-74-74-70 293 +5

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: J.T. Poston of the United States plays his shot from the bunker on the seventh hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T30. Rickie Fowler - $124,200
76-74-71-72 293 +5

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Rickie Fowler of the United States walks off the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T35. Kurt Kitayama - $103,000
71-73-82-68 294 +6

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Kurt Kitayama of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T35. Camilo Villegas - $103,000
74-75-76-69 294 +6

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Camilo Villegas of Colombia lines up a putt on the second green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T35. Akshay Bhatia - $103,000
72-75-74-73 294 +6

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Akshay Bhatia of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Russell Henley - $86,000
73-77-74-71 295 +7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Russell Henley of the United States plays his shot from the first tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T38. Corey Conners - $86,000
70-76-76-73 295 +7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Corey Conners of Canada lines up a putt on the third green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Hideki Matsuyama - $86,000
75-74-71-74 295 +7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Hideki Matsuyama of Japan lines up a putt on the third green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T38. Luke List - $86,000
75-75-71-74 295 +7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 11: Luke List of the United States lines up a putt on the 18th green during the first round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T38. Ryan Fox - $86,000
69-74-77-75 295 +7

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Ryan Fox of New Zealand plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T43. Phil Mickelson - $72,000
73-75-74-74 296 +8

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Phil Mickelson of the United States lines up a putt on the second green during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T43. Shane Lowry - $72,000
73-74-75-74 296 +8

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Shane Lowry of Ireland reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Denny McCarthy - $57,200
74-74-79-70 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Denny McCarthy of the United States reacts to his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Jose Maria Olazabal - $57,200
77-73-75-72 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Jose Maria Olazabal of Spain plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Brooks Koepka - $57,200
73-73-76-75 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Brooks Koepka of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Sahith Theegala - $57,200
74-74-74-75 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Sahith Theegala of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Jon Rahm - $57,200
73-76-72-76 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Jon Rahm of Spain plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T45. Danny Willett - $57,200
68-75-76-78 297 +9

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Danny Willett of England lines up a putt on the third green during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
51. Grayson Murray - $49,200
76-74-78-70 298 +10

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Grayson Murray of the United States reacts on the second green during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
52. Eric Cole - $48,000
73-72-81-73 299 +11

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Eric Cole of the United States plays his shot on the fifth hole during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
T53. Adam Hadwin - $46,800
75-73-82-70 300 +12

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Adam Hadwin of Canada reacts after making par 2during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
T53. (a) Neal Shipley - $0
71-76-80-73 300 +12 (Amateurs are not eligible for prize money)

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Amateur Neal Shipley of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Jake Knapp - $44,400
74-76-78-73 301 +13

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Jake Knapp of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Erik Van Rooyen - $44,400
71-76-78-76 301 +13

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Erik van Rooyen of South Africa plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T55. Tony Finau - $44,400
71-78-72-80 301 +13

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tony Finau of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T58. Vijay Singh - $41,400
75-73-82-72 302 +14

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Vijay Singh of Fiji plays his shot from the fourth tee during the third round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 13, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
T58. Thorbjorn Olesen - $41,400
71-79-77-75 302 +14

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 12: Thorbjørn Olesen of Denmark plays his shot from the fourth tee during the second round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
60. Tiger Woods - $39,600
73-72-82-77 304 +16

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 14: Tiger Woods of the United States plays his shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 14, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)