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Sergio Garcia outlasts Justin Rose to claim Masters, first major

Sergio Garcia won his first major title on Sunday, making a birdie on the the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat Justin Rose at the Masters.

Playing Augusta National's 18th hole in the playoff, Rose had sent his tee shot into the trees to the right and was forced to punch out close to where Garcia's tee shot ended up in the fairway.

Garcia's approach came within 10 feet, and Rose followed to within 14. Rose missed the putt. Garcia stepped up and rimmed in the birdie putt for the victory.