Spieth Wins Masters Crown at 21 for Junior Jacket
Jordan Spieth, 21, captures his first major by four strokes at Augusta, finishing 270 after a 2-under 70. He becomes the second 21-year-old to win the Green Jacket, as Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose chase in a final round where Rose misses a key birdie and Mickelson closes with a 69. Spieth racks 28 birdies to set the tournament record while Tiger Woods’ 1997 mark of 270 is tied. Donald Rose, Rory McIlroy, and Bubba Watson watch as Spieth accepts the jacket from Watson.
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Mickelson and Woods Now the Old Guard at Augusta
At Augusta National Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods struggled as 21-year-old Jordan Spieth dominated the final round. Mickelson finished 14-under in solo second, tying for second on majors runner-up list with 10, while Woods faded after early trouble and a wrist issue.
Johnson rides late surge to tie for ninth at Masters
Johnson battled back from a Friday 4-over start to post 68 68 on the weekend, finishing 12-under over 45 holes. He matched eagle at No. 8, sunk risky putts, and claimed top ten for the seventh time in majors, earning 270000 dollars as Spieth and others fell short. His Masters win eight years ago was built on wedges and smart aggression.
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