Who shot a Masters course-record 63 in 1986?

Nick Price shot a Masters course-record 63 in the third round of the 1986 tournament. His nine-under-par round featured 10 birdies and put him into contention at Augusta National.

Price began the round poorly by Masters standards, having opened the tournament with a 79. He recovered with a 69 in the second round, then produced his extraordinary 63 on Saturday. His three-round total of 211 left him tied for second entering the final round, alongside Seve Ballesteros and Donnie Hammond.

The record-breaking score did not win the tournament. Jack Nicklaus produced one of the most famous closing rounds in Masters history, shooting 65 with a six-under-par back nine to win by one stroke over Tom Kite and Greg Norman. Price finished fifth at six under par.

The 63 remained the Masters course record until Greg Norman matched it in the first round of the 1996 tournament. Price’s score was also notable for its 10 birdies, a single-round Augusta record at the time.