Masters 2013: Adam Scott Wins To Make History
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBJEPq6z7ec Adam Scott won the second hole play-off against Angel Cabrera to become the first Australian ever to win the Masters. After his Open heartbreak Scott showed no sign of nerves, sinking pressurised putts on the eighteenth twice, once in his final round and once in the play-off, to win his maiden Major. The 32-year-old Adelaide-born winner was playing his 48th Major, but in recent times has turned potential into reality and become one of the leading contenders for the biggest competitions. With former Tiger Woods caddie Steve Williams on his bag, Scott shot a nine under par score, including a birdie on the last, to become the clubhouse leader if only for a few minutes. Scott found himself in a play-off because former champion Cabrera produced a delightful approach shot on the final hole to within four feet of the hole, sealing the birdie and a shoot out with Scott. With the light fading and rain pouring down, both men came up short of the green on the final hole, before chipping and putting for par. On the tenth hole, the second play-off hole, both men hit tee shots similar distances and had similar length puts on the green. Cabrera had a trickier line, and the Argentine was only a matter of inches away from curling his putt into the hole. That left the door open for Scott, and the Australian showed his form with the putter. Cabrera was the overnight leader with Brandt Snedecker, but the American fell away. There was no challenge from the leading European players, while Tiger Woods would lament the changing pace of the greens that saw many of his putts come short. Leading by two after nine holes of the final round, Cabrera battled with Scott and another Australian Jason Day for the lead. Day had finished tied second with Scott two years ago in Augusta, and was leading by two with three to play before bogies at 16 and 17. Tiger Woods was fifth, with another Australian Marc Leishman, while 23-year-old Thorbjorn Olesen was the leading European a further shot back. The Debutant Dane finished a shot ahead of Sergio Garcia, enjoying a good day, and Lee Westwood, who rued his performances on the par fives. However, the Englishman did not three putt all week and if he can maintain that level of performance throughout the year he will be in contention for the majors once again.