BUBBA WATSON WINS SECOND MASTERS IN THREE YEARS

Bubba Watson put his ability on full display, shooting a final-round 69 at Augusta National to pull away from Jordan Spieth on the back nine and win his second Masters in three years. The win saw him climb eight places to fourth in the world ranking.

After handing off the green jacket to Adam Scott last year, Bubba Watson earned it back on Sunday by shooting a 3-under 69 in the final round, fending off Jordan Spieth's bid to become the youngest major champion since 1931. The 20-year-old Texan led by two shots heading to the eighth hole, but the tournament changed suddenly.

Watson made two straight birdies, Spieth took back-to-back bogeys, and just like that, Watson was up by two strokes at the turn. The left-hander led the rest of the way, adding to the 2012 title he won in more spectacular fashion with a playoff victory. The winning score was 8-under 280. Spieth finished with a 72, his worst score of the week. He was 283 overall, tied with Sweden's Jonas Blixt.

Masters Tournament - Final
1 Bubba Watson (USA) -8
T2 Jonas Blixt (SWE) -5
T2 Jordan Spieth (USA) -5
4 Miguel Jimenez (ESP)  -4
T5 Rickie Fowler (USA) -2
T5 Matt Kuchar (USA) -2
7 Lee Westwood (ENG) -1
T8 Kevin Stadler (USA) E
T8 John Senden (AUS) E
T8 Jimmy Walker (USA) E


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