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The landmark on the 16th hole at Augusta National will retire after the 88th Masters this spring, and near the close of the final round on Sunday, Lundquist and Jim Nantz shared a moment on the broadcast that moved a lot of fans to tears.
“As Verne said, ‘Why not?’” Nantz began. “In 2018, Verne published a book called ‘Play By Play.’ And the final phrase in the book that he wrote, Verne, I want to apply it to you, you said, ‘Thanks… thanks for the memories.’
“Your voice has been a wonderful instrument. Thank you for providing a great soundtrack for all of our lives.
“Thank you so much, Jim,” Lundquist responded. “It’s my honor and my privilege.”
Lundquist will be regarded as a part of two of the greatest moments in Masters history.UNBELIEVABLE: Verne Lundquist’s Emotional Goodbye With Jim Nantz Moved Fans to Tears at 2024 Masters.
His assessment of Jack Nicklaus’ birdie on the 71st hole at the 1986 Masters:
And who could forget possibly the greatest jaw-dropping moment in Masters history, Tiger Woods’ chip-in on the 16th hole en route to his victory at Augusta National in 2005?
