The five greatest putts of all time

2 PAYNE STEWART (1999 US Open) The defining moment of Stewart's career came on the 18th green at Pinehurst, where he sank a curling putt from 15ft to pip Phil Mickelson to the major title. Four months later the popular Stewart was killed in a plane crash.

3 NICK FALDO (1989 US Masters) The first of Faldo's three Masters championships at Augusta National was clinched in fast-fading light when he judged a 25ft putt to perfection at the second play-off hole against Scott Hoch.

4 HALE IRWIN (1990 US Open) It took all of seven seconds for Irwin's 45ft monster putt to roll from blade to hole on Medinah's 18th green, earning a play-off against Mike Donald that the 45-year-old American won for a second US Open title. He celebrated with a famous running lap of the green, slapping the hands of delighted spectators on the way.

5 NICK PRICE (1994 Open) A stupendous 60ft putt for eagle, taking in at least 8ft of break, on the par-five 17th at Turnberry enabled Price to catch and then overhaul Swede Jesper Parnevik for the Open championship.