Follow usJon Rahm lifted the Masters trophy after an excellent performance in the final day to top American Brooks Koepka, who against the odds fell off drastically at the critical moments.
Rahm registered a three-under 69 to finish on 12 under and win by four shots as Koepka, who led by two going into the final round, could only manage a 75.
Phil Mickelson, who shot an excellent seven-under 65 to finish eight under, finished tied in second with Koepka.
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler finished in a group on four under, along with England’s US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick.
With his success Rahm becomes the fourth Spanish player to lift the Masters trophy.
“I wasn’t sure how [the emotion] was going to come to me until I hit the third shot on the 18th,” he said.
“History of the game is a big reason why I play and Seve is a big part of that history.
“For me to get it done on the 40th anniversary of his second Masters win and on his birthday was incredibly meaningful.”
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