The 1949 Masters Tournament was the 13th Masters Tournament, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. This was the first year that the famous Green Jacket was awarded to the tournament winner, and previous champions were awarded theirs retroactively. The Masters 1949: April 7–10, 1949 at Augusta National Golf Club. Champion: Sam Snead, at 282 (−6) — 3rd major title. Wiki link