Danny Willett slips the green jacket onto Sergio GarciaGetty Images
But on what would have been the late Seve Ballesteros’ 60th birthday, the 37-year-old holed a birdie putt to win his first major title on his 74th attempt.
Final Masters leaderboard
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1 – Sergio Garcia (Spain) after 1
2 – Justin Rose (Britain) after 1
REGULAR ROUNDS
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Sergio Garcia (Spain) 71 69 70 69
Justin Rose (Britain) 71 72 67 69
Sergio Garcia wears the green jacket after winning the MastersGetty ImagesJustin Rose said he was happy for Sergio Garcia despite the crushing lossGetty Images
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Charl Schwartzel (South Africa) 74 72 68 68
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Matt Kuchar (U.S.) 72 73 71 67
Thomas Pieters (Belgium) 72 68 75 68
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Paul Casey (Britain) 72 75 69 68
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Kevin Chappell (U.S.) 71 76 70 68
Rory McIlroy (Britain) 72 73 71 69
Rory McIlroy had a disappointing time at the MastersGetty Images
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