Jordan Spieth dominant in Masters victory

The new face of golf arrived at Augusta National on Sunday.

Playing in his second Masters at the age of 21, Jordan Spieth, became the second-youngest champion in Masters history with a wire-to-wire victory that was among the most dominant in tournament history.

Spieth finished things off Sunday with a 2-under par 70. His total of 270 ties the lowest 72-hole score ever at Augusta. That came after he posted the best 36- and 54-hole scores in tournament history, as well.

Spieth didn’t run away with the tournament. Players like Phil Mickelson, Justin Rose stayed just close enough on Sunday to keep it interesting. They tied for second, four strokes behind. Mickelson shot a 3-under 69 Sunday, while Rose – playing with Spieth – had a 70.

Rory McIlroy and Hideki Matsuyama both had 66s, the day’s low rounds, and finished fourth and fifth, respectively.

Spieth’s 270 tied Tiger Woods’ record set in 1997.

This story was originally published April 12, 2015 at 7:09 PM with the headline "Jordan Spieth dominant in Masters victory."