BREAKING NEWS: Jon Rahm wins Masters as strong Sunday helps him outlast Brooks Koepka
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.87th MastersThis is Rahm’s first career Masters win, adding the second of four majors to his career victories list. He won the U.S. Open in 2021. He is also the second player from Spain to win two different majors, joining legend Seve Ballesteros.
Mickelson was all smiles when he birdied five of his nine back-nine holes for a 31, and that came after posting a 34 front with three birdies and a bogey. Jordan Spieth also made a final round push on Sunday as he jumped 16 spots from his third round with a 66 in his final 18 holes. This came after Spieth shot a 76 to drop his standing on the leaderboard following the third round, but he was determined to find his way back in the running.Spieth had a total of nine birdies in his final round, but his three bogeys were also found on the scorecard. That includes one on the 18th hole to finish off his tournament.
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