AUGUSTA, Ga. – Phil Mickelson raised his arms in celebration after sinking the final putt of the 2010 Masters tournament.
Mickelson won the tournament for the third time in his career and embraced his wife – Amy, who has been battling breast cancer for nearly a year – before signing his scorecard.
Mickelson approached the final hole with a two-shot lead over Lee Westwood. Both hit the fairway with their drives. Then Mickelson stuck his approach to about 10 feet making the walk up 18 a Sunday stroll in the park.
Mickelson shot a 5-under 67 and finished at 16-under par to beat Westwood by three shots. Anthony Kim finished third at 12 under.
Tiger Woods, who shot 3 under on Sunday, and K.J. Choi tied for third at 11 under. Fred Couples finished sixth at 9 under.
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