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Liam Prenderville

Tiger Woods wins The Masters 2019 to claim first Major in 11 years

Tiger Woods has won the 2019 Masters after a sensational final round at Augusta.

Woods, 43, has claimed his first Major in 11 years and his first victory in the Masters since 2005.

It is also Woods' fifth Masters victory as he continues his incredible comeback.

The American was second going into the final day, two shots off leader Francesco Molinari.

But Molinari's collapse on the back nine opened the door for Woods and he took full advantage with key birdies on the 15th and 16th holes.

(REUTERS)
(REUTERS)

"I was just trying to plod my way around the golf course all day, just plod my way around," he said.

"All of a sudden I had the lead, and going down 18 I was just trying to make a 5.

"When the putt went in, I don't know what I did, but I was just trying to find Charlie.

Tiger Woods of the United States celebrates (Getty Images)
Tiger Woods of the U.S. celebrates (REUTERS)

Tiger Woods celebrates with girlfriend Erica Herman after The Masters 2019 victory 

The victory caps an incredible comeback story from the world No.1, who has undergone four back surgeries in the past.

Woods first won the Masters in 1997 before victories in 2001 and 2002 as he reigned supreme.

But it is his most recent success that is the most remarkable for the American as he celebrated at Augusta.

Woods immediately celebrated with son Charlie Axel and the rest of his team and family as he screamed for joy on the green.

Woods celebrates with his family (TANNEN MAURY/EPA-EFE/REX)

Tiger Woods' two words after being presented with Green Jacket for The Masters 2019 win 

His girlfriend Erica Herman also watched on, as did Woods' mother and daughter Sam Alexis.

The Augusta crowd chanted 'Tiger, Tiger, Tiger' as he made his way back to the clubhouse before being congratulated by his fellow golfers.

Speaking afterwards, he said: "To have my kids there, it's come full circle. My dad was here in 1997 and now I'm the dad with two kids there"

Tiger Woods with caddie Joe LaCava (Getty Images)

The victory has been hailed as Woods' greatest of an incredible career.

Many sporting stars branded his comeback the best ever after the fantastic display on the final day at Augusta.

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