Confirmed: Masters legend retiring after 40 years

CBS have confirmed the 48th Masters at Augusta National will be Verne Lundquist's last. 

The legendary announcer has decided to call time on a career that has spanned more than four decades. 

If you're not familiar with his face, you will undoubtedly know Lundquist's voice as he was behind two of the most famous (?!) calls in Masters history. 

He was on the mic and bellowed 'Yes sir!', after Jack Nicklaus, then 46 years old, drained that birdie putt on 17 at the 1986 Masters. 

The Golden Bear went on to win what was his record 18th major with an historic one-stroke victory over Tom Kite and Greg Norman. 

Oh, and Lundquist was also on hand as Tiger Woods chipped in from off the green on the par-3 16th at the 2005 Masters. 

That was Tiger's fourth Masters victory. He has won the green jacket five times overall. 

You remember the shot. You remember the call. You remember the celebration. 

Remind yourself of the moment here:

Tiger Woods. The Masters. The 16th. 2005. Still gives me chills. https://t.co/57ofrSkdyX

— Steve Kay (@stevek9KS1TV) March 31, 2022

The 48th Masters will take place over 11-14 April. 

It was also set to be Bernhard Langer's farewell to Augusta National but the two times Masters champion has suffered a devastating injury. 

The German, 66, confirmed in early February that he tore his Achilles and the surgery has forced him out of the tradition unlike any other. 

Langer won the Masters in 1985 and 1993. 

Yes Sir!



As Verne Lundquist gets set to call his 40th Masters on CBS in April, he has announced that it will be his final Masters for the Network. pic.twitter.com/y9VxlliQKJ

— Golf on CBS  (@GolfonCBS) February 14, 2024

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