Fending off epic challenges from three top rivals in a dramatic Masters final round, Patrick Reed captured his first major title Sunday, grinding out a one-shot victory at Augusta National.
The 27-year-old US Ryder Cup firebrand showed the same grit he displays in match-play battles, dispatching Jordan Spieth, Rickie Fowler and Rory McIlroy in an emotional battle that had spectators roaring.
"Today was probably the hardest mentally a round of golf can possibly be," Reed said. "I knew it was going to be a dogfight."
"Having to shoot under par in the final round to win my first major, it was awesome," Reed said. "It was really satisfying."
"I started nine back," Spieth said. "I wanted to shoot a low round and see if something crazy happens."
"We gave our all out there and made P-Reed earn it," Fowler said. "I was happy to make that last putt."
"To have to two-putt the last hole to win my first major, it definitely felt right," Reed said. "I was glad to end the drought."
"Tough day. But Ill be back."
- Kudos from Trump to Reed -
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"Congratulations to Patrick Reed on his great and courageous MASTERS win!" Trump tweeted. "When Patrick had his amazing win at Doral 5 years ago, people saw his great talent, and a bright future ahead. Now he is the Masters Champion!"
- Tiger roars late -
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"It was possibly the highest score I could have shot today," Woods said. "All in all it was a bittersweet ending."
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