The 2002 Masters Tournament was the 66th Masters Tournament, held April 11–14 at Augusta National Golf Club. Tiger Woods won his third Masters, and second consecutive, with a score of 276 (−12), three strokes ahead of runner-up Retief Goosen. The course was lengthened by 285 yards (261 m) over the previous year. It was only the third successful defense of a Masters title, previously accomplished in 1966 by Jack Nicklaus and 1990 by Nick Faldo. Rory McIlroy became the fourth person to do this in 2026. The Masters 2002: April 11–14, 2002 at Augusta National Golf Club. Champion: Tiger Woods, at 276 (−12) — 7th major title. Wiki link