This Day in Masters History: April 6

On this date in 1978, John Schlee was a surprise first-round leader in the Masters with a 68, over a surprise second-place player Joe Inman, who had 69. But by the end, more familiar names Tom Watson, Hubert Green, Rod Funseth and the winner Gary Player were the top contenders. Player shot 64 to beat the other three by one shot.