Monday 10 April 2017

Masters: Sergio Garcia crowned champion after thrilling duel with Justin Rose

Watch the play-off drama as Sergio Garcia saw off the challenge of Justin Rose to win his first major, the 2017 Masters at Augusta
Sergio Garcia claimed a sensational maiden major title at the 74th attempt after edging out Justin Rose in a play-off on a memorable final day at the 81st Masters.

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The 81st Masters, Augusta National
Garcia produced a remarkable comeback after seeing a three-shot lead turn into a two-shot deficit with seven holes to play, and the pair both missed great birdie chances on the 72nd hole to take the enthralling duel into sudden-death.
Garcia celebrates after defeating Rose at the first play-off hole
But after returning to the 18th tee, Rose pushed his drive into the pines and could only scuff his second a few yards up the fairway which led to a bogey, and Garcia held his nerve to find the heart of the green in two and hole the putt for victory.
Watch the play-off drama as Sergio Garcia saw off the challenge of Justin Rose to win his first major, the 2017 Masters at Augusta
Sergio Garcia claimed a sensational maiden major title at the 74th attempt after edging out Justin Rose in a play-off on a memorable final day at the 81st Masters.
Garcia produced a remarkable comeback after seeing a three-shot lead turn into a two-shot deficit with seven holes to play, and the pair both missed great birdie chances on the 72nd hole to take the enthralling duel into sudden-death.
Garcia celebrates after defeating Rose at the first play-off hole
Garcia celebrates after defeating Rose at the first play-off hole
But after returning to the 18th tee, Rose pushed his drive into the pines and could only scuff his second a few yards up the fairway which led to a bogey, and Garcia held his nerve to find the heart of the green in two and hole the putt for victory.

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