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Norman started 1995 with a third place finish at the Masters, and again took the 54-hole lead at the U. S. Open.

Even though he held the lead for most of the day, he was passed by Corey Pavin on the back nine.

In June, Norman won his second Memorial Tournament, a victory that marked the beginning of one of his best years on the PGA Tour.

After his win at the Canon Greater Hartford Open, aided by a chip-in in for eagle on # 14 in the final round, Norman overtook Nick Price as the number one golfer in the world.

Later, he won the NEC World Series of Golf, holing a 70-foot birdie chip shot to defeat Price in a playoff on the first hole.

He ultimately held the # 1 ranking for 331 weeks in his career.

He also topped the money list for the third time and was named PGA Player of the Year.

1995 is arguable Norman's greatest year even without winning a major title.