The Masters 2015: Final Reaction to Sunday Leaderboard Scores and Standings

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Published: April 13, 2015

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The final round of the 2015 Masters might have offered golf fans a glimpse into the future.

Jordan Spieth finished off what was a bravura performance at the Augusta National Golf Club. His 18-under final score tied a course record, putting him in the same company with Tiger Woods, per the Masters' Twitter account:



Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose tied for second at four shots back:



After his win, Spieth joked that owning a four-shot lead after 54 holes did nothing to ease his nerves, per Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman:



Sunday's final round had the aura of something special. This wasn't just a golfer getting hot over four days and playing the best golf of his life; this was one of the PGA's top young stars earning his place at the table. There's no age qualifier necessary with Spieth anymore. He's simply one of the best on the Tour at the moment.

ESPN.com's Jason Sobel believes that today will have an impact that reaches decades:



Some might argue that Sobel is getting a bit ahead of himself, but that's the amount of optimism created by Spieth's green jacket. As Sobel said, golf is a star-driven game. Just look at how the PGA Tour worries about the power vacuum that might be left if Woods is truly washed up and done as a major tournament threat.

Should this be the tip of the iceberg for Spieth, the PGA would have two stars—Spieth and Rory McIlroy—who could battle head-to-head for years. The money would essentially print itself.

According to ESPN Stats & Info, golf may be about to usher in a new era:



With all of this said, it's not like the established elite will fade away anytime soon.

Mickelson is coming off his highest finish at Augusta since his 2010 win. It's also the second major in a row in which he's either tied for second or owned it outright. Lefty won't stop being...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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