Jordan Spieth was crowned the youngest Masters winner since Tiger Woods on Sunday following a spectacular, record-breaking performance.
The 21-year-old Texan, who is now the world number two golfer after Rory McIlroy, was awarded the coveted green jacket after achieving 18-under par with a final score of 70 - the same score that gave Woods his first green-jacket 18 years ago - and setting new standards for the 36
and 54 holes.
The 21-year-old Texan, who is now the world number two golfer after Rory McIlroy, was awarded the coveted green jacket after achieving 18-under par with a final score of 70 - the same score that gave Woods his first green-jacket 18 years ago - and setting new standards for the 36
and 54 holes.
Donning a blue top, a cap and white pants, Spieth was captured embracing his tearful high school
sweetheart, Annie Verret, his mother, Chris, his father, Shawn, his younger brother, Steven and his grandfather, Bob. He then walking past the
cheering crowds with a beaming smile on his face.
The golfer, whose life-long dream has been to win the Masters, was undoubtedly being watched on
television at home by his youngest sibling, Ellie, who was born with a neurological disorder that places her on the autism spectrum. Ellie has
helped to keep Spieth grounded, according to their mother.
sweetheart, Annie Verret, his mother, Chris, his father, Shawn, his younger brother, Steven and his grandfather, Bob. He then walking past the
cheering crowds with a beaming smile on his face.
The golfer, whose life-long dream has been to win the Masters, was undoubtedly being watched on
television at home by his youngest sibling, Ellie, who was born with a neurological disorder that places her on the autism spectrum. Ellie has
helped to keep Spieth grounded, according to their mother.
Speaking after his win, Spieth said: 'It was very nerve-wracking today. I didn't sleep all last night.
Just got out here and got in a little rhythm. With two major champions right behind, I couldn't let up. It was the most incredible week of my life.
This is as great as it gets in our sport. It was remarkable.
He added: 'I saw my family and friends right behind the green there, and knew it was going to be a done deal. I'm still kind of in shock a little
bit.'
Spieth's victory comes a year after he lost a bid to become the youngest player to win the Masters. This year, he did not let anyone get
closer to him than three shots following his record start. He closed with a 2-under 70, missing a 5-foot par putt on the final hole that would have set another record.
Just got out here and got in a little rhythm. With two major champions right behind, I couldn't let up. It was the most incredible week of my life.
This is as great as it gets in our sport. It was remarkable.
He added: 'I saw my family and friends right behind the green there, and knew it was going to be a done deal. I'm still kind of in shock a little
bit.'
Spieth's victory comes a year after he lost a bid to become the youngest player to win the Masters. This year, he did not let anyone get
closer to him than three shots following his record start. He closed with a 2-under 70, missing a 5-foot par putt on the final hole that would have set another record.
'It's awfully impressive,' McIlroy said of the young star, after finishing fourth. 'It's nice to get your major tally up and running at an early stage in your career. It's great to see, great for the game, and I'm sure there will be many more.' Spieth
also beat out the likes of Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose.
Rose, who finished on 14-under, had nothing but praise for the 21-year-old champion. 'Jordan is just so comfortable with the lead. Awesome
composure, every time I thought maybe there was a chink in the armour, he'd come out and hole an
eight-foot putt,' he told reporters.
'There's many players in the Tiger era who have rued when Tiger won it by 15 or 12. Ernie Els, for example, could have won a bunch more major
championships if it wasn't for one guy. Jordan seems to have that same quality right now.'
also beat out the likes of Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose.
Rose, who finished on 14-under, had nothing but praise for the 21-year-old champion. 'Jordan is just so comfortable with the lead. Awesome
composure, every time I thought maybe there was a chink in the armour, he'd come out and hole an
eight-foot putt,' he told reporters.
'There's many players in the Tiger era who have rued when Tiger won it by 15 or 12. Ernie Els, for example, could have won a bunch more major
championships if it wasn't for one guy. Jordan seems to have that same quality right now.'
He added: 'I was really happy with the way I felt today on the golf course, how composed I was and how in control of my emotions I was.'
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