World number one Scottie Scheffler won the Masters for a second time after a commanding performance at Augusta National demonstrated why he was the red-hot pre-tournament favourite.
Scheffler, who led overnight by a shot, hit a four-under 68 in Sunday’s final round to finish four clear on 11 under.
Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg shot 69 to finish runner-up on his major debut.
England’s Tommy Fleetwood (69) ended joint fourth with American pair Collin Morikawa (74) and Max Homa (73).
Fleetwood put together an impressive round to make a late charge up the leaderboard and record his best finish at the Masters.
But the day belonged to 27-year-old Scheffler, who looked emotional as he received the acclaim of the Augusta patrons after wrapping up victory on the 18th green.
There had been a possibility the Texan might not even play the final round.
Scheffler’s wife Meredith is due to give birth to their first child and the American Ryder Cup star said he was prepared to leave Augusta mid-round if she went into labour on Sunday.
More to follow.
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