Masters 2025: Bernhard Langer explains why it’s time for “emotional” goodbye

AUGUSTA, Ga. — About 10 years ago, Bernhard Langer asked the Augusta National Chairman if there was a time limit for continuing to play at The Masters.

“Do we age out when we are 60?” Langer pressed.

“You will know when it’s time to quit,” the Chairman responded.

“It’s totally up to you.”

Past champions of The Masters can play for as long as they please. But for Langer, who won this esteemed tournament twice, in 1985 and 1993, will call it quits after this week. The time has arrived for him to step away after 41 starts.

“After four decades, it’s going to be bittersweet. I

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