AUGUSTA, Ga. - A brief look at the final round of the Masters on Sunday: WINNER Bubba Watson, who shot a 3-under 69 to beat Jordan Spieth and Jonas Blixt by three shots.
WINNING REWARDS Watson got the winner’s green jacket, and a check for $1.62 million.
SECOND TIME This was Watson’s second win in three years. He won in a playoff in 2012.
ROOKIES FALL SHORT Jordan Spieth and Jonas Blixt were trying to become the first rookie to win the Masters in 35 years.
SHOT OF THE DAY Watson’s drive on the dogleg par-5 13th that soared above the trees before clipping them on the way down and leaving him with just a sand wedge to the green. He would make his last birdie on the hole, stretching his lead to three shots.
NOTEWORTHY Six of the last 12 Masters champions are left-handers.
KEY STATISTIC Watson was the first Masters winner in five years to start the final round with a share of the lead.
QUOTEWORTHY “Again, I just got lucky enough to have two green jackets. I’m just trying to keep my tour card every year and if people say that I’m a good player, that’s great.” - Bubba Watson
Sports, Pages 18 on 04/14/2014