SERGIO GARCIA FINALLY WIN HIS FIRST MAJOR AT THE MASTERS

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This Masters would definitely be the one to remember. After years and years of heartbreak, failure and Sunday mishaps, Sergio Garcia out dueled Justin Rose on an instant-classic Sunday at Augusta National to take home his first-ever green jacket at the the Masters on the first playoff hole. The 37 year-old Spaniard took the early lead over Rose, rushing out to a two-stroke lead on the front side behind the brilliant ball-striking that has powered his entire career. But Rose bounced back to tie things before the end of the front nine, both turning to the backside at 8-under par for the championship.

Garcia recovered from a two-shot deficit with six holes to play and an errant drive on the par-5 13th that was destined for disaster to win the 81st edition of the Masters. However, a magical second shot on the par-5 15th set up him for an eagle to tie things up at 8-under par once again with Rose. After a Rose birdie on 16th that he gave right back on the 17th, both came to the 72nd hole tied with the green jacket on the line.

Garcia didn't get down after missing a 5-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole that would have won in regulation. His chin was up. He battled to the end. Two bad shots and missed putt by Rose in play-off meant all Garcia had to do was to make the twelve-footer. The man who always figured out a way to not win, the lovable loser, finally made the breakthrough in his 71st major as a professional, nearly 18 years after finishing runner-up to Tiger Woods in the PGA Championship.

The Masters 2017 (Final)
1. Sergio Garcia (SPA) 279 *wins play-off
2. Justin Rose (ENG) 279
3. Charl Schwartzel (RSA) 282
T4. Matt Kuchar (USA) 283
T4. Thomas Pieters (BEL) 283
6. Paul Casey (ENG) 284
T7. Kevin Chappell (USA) 285
T7. Rory McIlroy (IRL) 285
T9. Adam Scott (AUS) 286
T9. Ryan Moore (USA) 286

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