Mickelson Claims Masters With Final-Hole Birdie At 9 Under
Phil Mickelson birdies the final hole to finish 9 under and win the Masters at Augusta National. Emie Els finishes one shot back after a 67, Tiger Woods ties for 22nd, and Kirk Triplett plus Padraig Harrington ace No. 16 in a day of notable shots.
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Mickelson Breaks Major Drought at Augusta Masters
Phil Mickelson captures his first major title at the Masters finishing 9 under 279 and earning 1.17 million dollars. He birdied five of the last seven and tied for the lead on 16 before making a clutch birdie on the final hole to seal the win over Ernie Els. Tiger Woods faded with a 71, matching his worst Masters finish.
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Els Falls Just Short in Masters as Mickelson Wins
Ernie Els shot a closing 67 for 5 under but finished one behind Phil Mickelson at Augusta National. missed birdie chances on 17 and 18 and a late 18-footer sealed Mickelson's first major as Els lingered in the runners up slot and vowed another major success this year.
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