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Patrick Reed holds on to win Masters

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By Chris Vivlamore
April 8, 2018

Patrick Reed did it.

But it wasn’t easy.

While Reed dismissed playing partner Rory McIlroy early, he had to hold off challenges from Rickie Fowler and Jordan Spieth.

In the end, Reed finished at 15-under par, just 1-under on the day, to capture his first major.

Fowler finished second at 14-under and Spieth finished third at 13-under. Reed two-putted on the final hole, making a final four-footer, to secure the win.

More from Augusta:

> No one could catch up to Reed

> Schultz: Reed writes new chapter at Masters

> Twitter reacts to Reed's win

> Photos: Reed challenged during final round

> Jordan Spieth's improbable run falls just short

> Rory McIlroy 'just didn't have it'

> No record, but a green jacket

> Tiger Woods' return to Augusta ends with slight roar

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Chris Vivlamore is the sports editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has served as reporter and editor at the AJC since 2003.

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