video: Garcia Edges Rose in a Playoff to Win 81st Masters
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Monday, April 10, 2017
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Sergio Garcia wins the Masters PHOTO: flickr
Sergio Garcia birdied the 1st playoff hole to edge Justin Rose by two strokes and win the 81st Masters Tournament on Sunday afternoon at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.
The win is Garcia’s first major championship of his career after 73 previous attempts.
Garcia is the first Spanish player to win the Masters since 1999 when Jose Maria Olazabal did it.
Extra Holes
With both players tied at 9-under par on the 18th green, Rose and Garcia missed birdie putts that would have gave them the win. They both went back to the 18th tee for the first playoff hole.
After Rose put his tee shot in the rough, where he was blocked out by trees, Garcia hit his drive down the fairway, putting him in prime position.
After Rose had to punch out, Garcia flew his second shot at the green, landing it ten feet above the flag.
Rose eventually got on the green but missed a putt for par. Garcia would drain his birdie putt for the two stroke win.
For more on Garcia and the Masters, see the charts below.
Related Slideshow: The 10 Best Public Golf Courses in Worcester County
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#10
Course: Holden Hills Country Club
Where: 1800 Main Street, Jefferson
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Holden Hills is a 71-Par 18-hole golf course located just outside of Holden in the town of Jefferson. It opened in 1957 and although the course does not play long, it does demand straight and accurate tee shots at every tee.
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#9
Course: Blissful Meadows
Where: 801 Chocolog Rd, Uxbridge
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Blissful Meadows opened in 1991 and is run by the Bliss family. Both the clubhouse and the farmhouse next to it are listed in the National Register of Historic Buildings.
The course was designed by Golf World magazine's 2000 "Architect of the Year", Brian Silva, of the design firm Cornish & Silva.
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#8
Course: Green Hill Golf Course
Where: 1929 Skyline Drive, Worcester
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The original Green Hill Course opened in 1929. Now owned by the City of Worcester, the Course was redesigned in 2013.
A "hidden gem" in Worcester, Green Hill gives you great views and wide fairways, and takes you out of the city - without ever really leaving it.
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#7
Course: Juniper Hill
Where: 202 Brigham Road, Northborough
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The home of not one, but two 18-hole golf courses - Riverside and Lakeside - Juniper Hill has been around for 80 years.
Juniper Hill is great for all golfers and provides both a fun and challenging experience no matter what course you choose.
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#6
Course: Kettle Brook Golf Club
Where: 136 Marshall Street, Paxton
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Kettle Brook was opened in 1999. In 2008, it was sold to the Marrone family that owns Wachusett Country Club.
Known by all as a bit more challenging than Wachusett, Kettle Brook's design is one of the most unique in the area. Like Blissful Meadows, this course was also designed by Brian Silva.
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#5
Course: Cyprian Keyes
Where: 284 East Temple Street, Boylston
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It doesn't get much tighter than Cyprian Keyes. Built in 1997, from an estate that dates back to 1734, Cyprian Keyes features 27 holes overall, including a nine-hole par-3 course. There is also a golf school and fitting center on site.
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#4
Course: Blackstone National
Where: 227 Putnam Hill Road, Sutton
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An all-purpose course for beginners as well as the advanced golfer, Blackstone National was designed by Rees Jones. With plenty of leagues, junior programs and golf instruction, there’s something for every level of play
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#3
Course: Wachusett Country Club
Where: 187 Prospect Street, West Boylston
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Wachusett Country Club has been around for nearly 90 years and is a treasure in West Boylston. Like Kettle Brook, Wachusett is owned by the Marrone family.
A challenging course, Wachusett is a great to play any time of the year, but nothing beats playing there in the Fall surrounded by foliage and with a great view of Wachusett Mountain.
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#2
Course: Highfields Country Club
Where: 42 Magill Drive, Grafton
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One of the newest courses in the area, Highfields opened in 2002 and is tucked away in Grafton. With 18 holes built specifically for golfers of all talent levels, a 30,000 square foot clubhouse and the beautiful views of rolling terrains and scenic views of the Blackstone Valley, Highfields is a spectacular addition to Worcester County's golf scene.
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Course: Shining Rock Golf Club
Where: 91 Clubhouse Lane, Northbridge
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Named a Best Public Golf Course by both Boston Magazine and Golf Magazine, Shining Rock is a 72-Par course located in Northbridge.
Shining Rock is challenging, has great scenery, and is the best course in the area at a reasonable price.
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