Bernhard Langer was a stroke in the history of the Masters on Friday.
Changing, 67, was to peer on the 18th hole in Augusta National to stay 2 verses 2, stay below the projected cut line and become the oldest player to cut the history of Masters.
Langer struck the fairway on the 18th par-4, but his approach shot fell on the side of the green and rolled in a lounge area.
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Bernhard Langer greets while he goes 18 in the second round of the masters to the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025 (Images Katie Goodale / Imagn)
While Langer was heading for his ball, he received a standing ovation from fans who praised the Masters champion in 1985 and 1993. He announced that the tournament for this year was going to be his last competitive appearance in Augusta.
Langer chipped his third blow just in front of the fringe of green and left a long putt by. It was a good, but not good enough. He rolled right in front of the hole and barely missed the peer required to cut.
Changing used for Bogey and left the 18th green for the last time as a competitor of another ovation. As he walked away, he was welcomed by his family and his masters winning colleagues.
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Bernhard Langer kisses Jason Langer, his son and Caddy, after having finished his round on the n ° 18 in the second round of the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025. (Images Katie Goodale / Imagn)
Changing has spoken of what he has felt in the past two days.
“Lots of gratitude. It was great to be 41 times here,” said Lange in ESPN after the Tour.
Langer said that the support he had received from fans and that his family was “incredible”.
Bernhard Langer aligns his putt out of 18 in the second round of the Masters tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club on April 11, 2025. (Images Katie Goodale / Imagn)
The double champion of the Masters was in a strong position to make the cut, but a double bogey on the 15th hole was a major blow to his chances of making the cup.
Langer said he had a “horrible finish” when he referred to his mistakes on the 15th and 18th holes.
Fred Couples, who holds the oldest record to cup in Augusta, also had the chance to rewrite his own record, but he also ended badly with a 4 on the first two days.
Langer made his masters debut in 1982 as the first German participant in the prestigious tournament.
