Augusta (USA): Jordan Spieth won a historic Masters triumph for the ages on Sunday, the 21-year-old American deftly handling the final-round tension to hold off Phil Mickelson and Justin Rose and win his first major title by four shots.


USA's Jordan Spieth celebrates winning the 79th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday in Augusta, Georgia. Pic/AFP  

Writing an epic conclusion to a week of domination at Augusta National, Spieth fired a two-under par 70 to finish on 18-under 270, matching the 72-hole tournament record set by Tiger Woods in 1997.