Sergio Garcia ends 18-year wait to win the US Masters

Spaniard finally claims a major title at the 74th time of asking on Seve Ballesteros's 60th birthday

Sergio Garcia, US Masters green jacket
Sergio Garcia celebrates after winning the 2017 US Masters
(Image credit: Andrew Redington/Getty)

Spanish golfer Sergio Garcia finally clinched a major title after beating Justin Rose in a tense play-off at Augusta to win the US Masters.

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