Tiger Woods made his Masters debut in 1995 as a 19-year-old amateur, drawing attention for his poise and potential. He even made the cut—an impressive feat for someone so young. However, it was not until two years later, in 1997, that he won the tournament and stunned the world with a 12-stroke victory. That win ushered in a new era of golf and launched Tiger's legendary professional career. So while 1995 was the beginning of his journey at Augusta, it was not the year of his first Masters triumph.