The Worst Collapse? Greg Norman’s 1996 Masters

The Worst Collapse? Greg Norman’s 1996 Masters

From Daily Sports History by Ethan Reese

April 14, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

This episode discusses Greg Norman's infamous collapse at the 1996 Masters and its impact on his and Nick Faldo's legacies.

On April 14, 1996, Greg Norman entered the final round of the Masters with a record-setting six-shot lead, poised to claim his first green jacket. But what followed was one of the most infamous collapses in golf history. Norman shot a disastrous 78, while Nick Faldo delivered a flawless 67 to secure his third Masters title. In this episode, we break down the drama hole-by-hole, explore the psychology of choking under pressure, and reflect on how this moment shaped both players' legacies. Tune in for an inspiring tale of triumph, heartbreak, and resilience at Augusta National. Listen now! 👉 DailySportsHistory.com 📲 Follow for more daily sports history insights! Email: dailysportshistory@gmail.com YouTube: YouTube.com/@dailysportshistory Twitter: twitter.com/dailysportshis Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551687917253&mibextid=ZbWKwL Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dailysportshistory.bsky.social Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dailysportshis/profilecard/?igsh=OWl1MzIyYndqOGU2 Threads https://www.threads.net/@dailysportshis

People in this episode

Host: Ethan Reese

Topics covered

  • golf
  • collapse
  • psychology
  • pressure
  • legacies
  • Masters

Keywords

  • Greg Norman
  • Nick Faldo
  • 1996 Masters
  • golf collapse
  • Augusta National
  • sports history
  • psychology of choking

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Organizations: Augusta National

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