ADAM SCOTT WINS THE MASTERS
It was the performance of his life produced by Adam Scott to win The US Masters on Sunday. He finally exorcised the demons of last year's British Open to be the first Australian ever to wear the famous green jacket.
As he sank the winning putt on the 10th at Augusta, Scott banished the pain and heartache that had haunted him following his humiliating collapse at Royal Lytham in July. On that occasion, the 32-year-old looked set to win his first major until he somehow contrived to blow a four-shot lead with just four holes remaining.
With the eyes of the sporting world upon him, Scott showed nerves of steel to hole his putt and finally end Australia's Augusta curse. His character and determination came to the fore at a course where his country's most famous golfer suffered so mercilessly.
Two years ago, Scott and Jason Day finished tied for second as Charl Schwartzel produced an astonishing final four holes to win the tournament. But this time, he got the job done, and the Adelaide-born player was quick to praise the man who had come so close at Augusta in years gone by.
Taking the green jacket from last year's winner, Bubba Watson, Scott stood proudly after an afternoon that neither he nor Australia will ever forget. His birdie on the 18th, the 72nd hole of the weekend, produced a hugely emotional celebration, with Scott appearing to believe had finally won a major.
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