H1: Reed’s Near-Mastery: A勇 Thrilling Showdown at Augusta
In a suspenseful final round at the Masters, Patrick Reed found himself within striking distance of donning the Green Jacket. The Texas native finished third on Sunday, leaving Augusta National just two strokes behind co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose.
H2: Reed’s Stellar Sunday Performance
Reed, who won the Masters in 2018, began the day three strokes off the lead. He birdied four of his first seven holes, surging up the leaderboard with a blistering start. His eight-under 64 was the lowest final round by a player not to win the Masters since 1966.
H2: A Three-Way Battle for the Green Jacket
Reed’s brilliant display set up a captivating three-way battle for the Green Jacket. McIlroy and Rose, both major champions, traded blows with Reed down the stretch. In the end, it was the duo of McIlroy and Rose who would battle it out in a playoff, with McIlroy emerging victorious.
H3: Key Moments from Reed’s Round
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Front-nine onslaught: Reed’s four birdies on the front nine, including three in a row from holes 5 to 7, propelled him up the leaderboard.
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Key putt at 16: After McIlroy’s eagle put him two clear, Reed drained a 15-foot putt for birdie at the 16th to keep the pressure on.
- Chance missed at 18: A birdie at the last would have seen Reed enter the playoff, but his putt slid by, leaving him two strokes shy.
H2: Reflecting on What Could Have Been
"I played great," said Reed in his post-round interview. "I gave myself a chance, just didn’t quite do it. If you would have said at the start of the day I’d shoot 64, I’d have taken it. I just needed one more."
Faq
- Q: How does Patrick Reed’s performance impact his future hopes at Augusta?
A: Despite the disappointment of Sunday, Reed’s continued strong play at Augusta firms him as a contender in future Masters tournaments.
Pro Tip
Did you know? Reed’s 64 is the 15th time a player has shot that score or better in the final round of the Masters and not gone on to win. It highlights the difficulty in lifting the Green Jacket.
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