Friday at Augusta National signifies the narrowing of the field for the Masters, and this year, it marked the final round for two-time champion Bernhard Langer. As he walked off the 18th hole with his wife, Masters announcer Jim Nantz paid tribute, referring to Langer as the last member of a “remarkable generation” from the 1980s and 90s. Nantz, who has called the tournament since 1989, honored Langer in a unique way, describing him as “one of the great players in the history of this tournament.”
“The legend of Bernhard Langer, who will live forever at Augusta,” Nantz remarked. “And by this moment, as he exits the stage, we truly say goodbye to that remarkable generation that contributed mightily to the Masters’ history.”
“The legend of Bernhard Langer, who will live forever at Augusta… And by this moment, as he exits the stage, we really say goodbye to that remarkable generation that contributed mightily to the Masters history.” – Jim Nantz ⛳️🎙️💚pic.twitter.com/yn0LdeEQIl
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Langer, along with Seve Ballesteros (who won in 1980 and 1983 before finishing second to Langer in 1985), was instrumental in ushering in a generation of exceptional European golfers towards the end of the century. Other notable contemporaries include ESPN commentator Curtis Strange and former LIV Golf CEO Greg Norman. By the time Langer clinched his second Masters title in 1993, he was effectively passing the baton to the next generation of golfers, including Phil Mickelson and later Tiger Woods, with whom he now competes in father/son competitions. Unfortunately, as he finished on the 18th, Langer missed the cut for the third and fourth rounds this weekend by just one stroke, bringing an end to a historic 40-year run at Augusta.
