Patrick Reed pips Rickie Fowler to win The Masters after stunning Jordan Spieth charge

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Patrick Reed held his nerve to secure a first major title at the Masters, finishing one shot clear of Rickie Fowler and two ahead of Jordan Spieth after the latter surged into contention with a breathtaking 64 on Sunday.

Reed had begun the final day leading Rory McIlroy by three strokes, with Spieth nine back and seemingly out of contention.

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However, as McIlroy struggled to a 74 on Sunday, the winner of the 2015 Masters sensationally moved into a tie for the lead as his round neared a conclusion, only to ultimately fall just short as Reed (71) demonstrated impressive resolve to finish on 15 under par.

Fowler, five back with 18 to play, put the pressure on Reed by birdieing the last to complete a 67, but a closing par secured the green jacket for the overnight leader.

 

Spieth showed the most promise throughout the day. After being down as many as nine shots, he eventually made his way to take the lead and tie with Reed at one point at 14-under par. Later in the day, however, Rickie Fowler came through to eventually take sole possession of second place from Jordan Spieth — and come within one shot of the leader.

Unfortunately for Fowler, Reed remained cool under pressure and sunk the final putt to avoid the playoff — and clinch the green jacket.

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Rickie Fowler was all class in finishing second

 

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