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Masters Round of the Day: How Sergio Garcia ended his wait for a major

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Watch the best bits of Sergio Garcia's final round at Augusta, including a stunning eagle on the 15th and his historic birdie putt in the play-off

Sergio Garcia is a major champion at last after his dramatic victory over Justin Rose at the Masters, and the new champion is, of course, our choice for Round of the Day.

Garcia, playing in his 74th major championship, went through an emotional rollercoaster during his final round 69 which forced a play-off against his Ryder Cup team-mate, which the Spaniard won with a birdie at the first extra hole.

AUGUSTA, GA - APRIL 09:  Sergio Garcia of Spain plays his shot from the 12th tee during the final round of the 2017 Masters Tournament at Augusta National
Image: Sergio Garcia got off to a bright start before struggling after the turn

The 37-year-old looked intent on ending his major misery from the start as he set up birdies at the first and third with some excellent ball-striking, and he enjoyed a three-shot lead until Rose battled back with three straight gains.

Many felt Garcia would suffer yet another near miss when his radar went missing after the turn, but a clutch par-save at 13 revived his ambition and he followed a birdie at 14 with a stunning second to close range at the 15th which he converted for eagle.

Sergio Garcia made a strong start to the final round, carding two birdies in the opening two holes
Image: Garcia hit arguably the shot of the day at the 15th

A cracking second to six feet at the last gave him the chance to win in regulation and, although he missed that one, he atoned with a winning birdie at the first play-off hole before exploding into celebration.

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Watch the video above to see Garcia's Round of the Day at the Masters.

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