Bubba Watson wins 2014 Masters
Bubba Watson, born and raised in Bagdad, Florida, claimed his second Masters title on Sunday at Augusta National Golf Club. Watson, who won his first major tournament at the 2012 Masters, shot a final-round 69 to finish at eight-under-par 280.
Jordan Spieth, a 20-year-old Masters rookie from Texas who began Sunday as co-leader with Watson at five under, shot even par for the day to finish tied at five under with Sweden’s Jonas Blixt, who had a final-round 71 while also playing in his first Masters tournament.
Miguel Angel Jimenez, a 50-year-old Spaniard who jumped into contention Saturday with a six-under 66, finished fourth at four-under 284 after a 71. The only other golfers to finish under par were Americans Rickie Fowler and Matt Kuchar at two under and England’s Lee Westwood at one under.
“I don’t remember the last few holes, I just remember hanging on and thinking ‘make pars, make pars,'” Watson said before he was presented with the ceremonial green jacket. “The first one for me, it’s almost like I lucked into it. This one was a lot of hard work and dedication.”
