1986 Masters: How Jack Nicklaus Roared Back To Win | Lyons Press

Relive a defining moment in golf history

In this anniversary edition from Lyons Press, a veteran sports journalist revisits the 1986 Masters, a day that reshaped perceptions of age, endurance, and competition on Augusta's famed course. Nicklaus, at 46, defies expectations with a late burst that culminates in a record sixth Masters title.

What makes this book special isn’t just the milestone. The narrative is richly textured by more than fifty exclusive photographs from the Augusta Chronicle, capturing the course, the crowd, and the tension as it unfolded. You’ll walk hole by hole alongside the players as Nicklaus's final nine holes unfold, a sequence many fans remember as one of the sport’s most thrilling finishes.

The author weaves in voices from the day: remarks from Nicklaus’s wife and son, CBS announcers, and peers like Greg Norman, Tom Kite, Bernhard Langer, Seve Ballesteros, among others. This multi-angled tapestry helps readers feel the atmosphere, the pressure, and the strategic choices that shaped the outcome.

A new, intimate perspective

Readers gain access to interviews collected for the book, including an exclusive interview with Nicklaus himself that provides rare insight without claiming to reveal every secret of his success. The result is a thorough, absorbing narrative about a pivotal moment in golf history.

Aside from the story, the edition stands out as a historical artifact—an illustrated, story-driven chronicle that works for both long-time fans and readers discovering the Masters for the first time.

Who should read this

Golf enthusiasts, sports historians, and collectors will appreciate the depth and exclusivity. It is also a strong pick for gift-givers who want a richly produced, well-researched account of a legendary tournament.

What you’ll find inside

• Used Book in Good Condition
• Extensive photo pages captured by the Augusta Chronicle
• Authored reflections and interviews with key figures
• Detailed, hole-by-hole narrative of the final rounds

Why this edition stands out

• Timely anniversary perspective from a seasoned sports journalist
• Exclusive content including an interview with Jack Nicklaus
• Engrossing storytelling that blends action with context