Masters 2018: Patrick Reed keeps his nerve to claim the Green Jacket

By Paul Gittings, CNN
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Updated 7:16 AM EDT, Mon October 22, 2018
Patrick Reed celebrates with the trophy during the green jacket ceremony after winning the 2018 Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 8, in Augusta, Georgia.
Patrick Reed celebrates with the trophy during the green jacket ceremony after winning the 2018 Masters Tournament on Sunday, April 8, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Patrick Reed is presented with the green jacket by Sergio Garcia during the green jacket ceremony on Sunday.
Patrick Reed is presented with the green jacket by Sergio Garcia during the green jacket ceremony on Sunday.
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Patrick Reed walks onto the 18th green with caddie Kessler Karain during the final round on Sunday.
Patrick Reed walks onto the 18th green with caddie Kessler Karain during the final round on Sunday.
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Rickie Fowler waves on the 13th green.
Rickie Fowler waves on the 13th green.
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Jordan Spieth reacts on the 12th tee with caddie Michael Greller.
Jordan Spieth reacts on the 12th tee with caddie Michael Greller.
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Bubba Watson.
Bubba Watson.
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Justin Thomas on the 16th green during the final round on Sunday.
Justin Thomas on the 16th green during the final round on Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy jogs up the tenth hole alongside caddie Harry Diamond.
Rory McIlroy jogs up the tenth hole alongside caddie Harry Diamond.
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Patrick Reed of the United States, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and caddie Kessler Karain cross the Sarazen Bridge on the 16th hole.
Patrick Reed of the United States, Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland and caddie Kessler Karain cross the Sarazen Bridge on the 16th hole.
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Rafael Cabrera-Bello plays his shot from the second tee during the final round on Sunday.
Rafael Cabrera-Bello plays his shot from the second tee during the final round on Sunday.
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Tiger Woods prepares to hit out of the woods off the second fairway during his final round in the Masters on Sunday.
Tiger Woods prepares to hit out of the woods off the second fairway during his final round in the Masters on Sunday.
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Phil Mickelson plays his second shot on the fifth hole during the final round.
Phil Mickelson plays his second shot on the fifth hole during the final round.
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Ian Poulter plays a shot on the fifth hole on Sunday.
Ian Poulter plays a shot on the fifth hole on Sunday.
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Tyrrell Hatton and Jonathan Bell walk on the second hole during the final round on Sunday.
Tyrrell Hatton and Jonathan Bell walk on the second hole during the final round on Sunday.
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Tiger Woods plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament on Saturday, April 7, in Augusta, Georgia.
Tiger Woods plays a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament on Saturday, April 7, in Augusta, Georgia.
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Patrick Reed lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
Patrick Reed lines up a putt on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
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Phil Mickelson misses contact with the ball on the first hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
Phil Mickelson misses contact with the ball on the first hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
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Rory McIlroy looks for his ball in the azalea bushes at the 13th hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
Rory McIlroy looks for his ball in the azalea bushes at the 13th hole during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
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Charley Hoffman and Cameron Smith shake hands on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
Charley Hoffman and Cameron Smith shake hands on the 18th green during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
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A course worker covers her head during some rain at the practice range during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
A course worker covers her head during some rain at the practice range during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
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Ian Poulter plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
Ian Poulter plays his shot from the third tee during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday.
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Francesco Molinari hits a drive on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
Francesco Molinari hits a drive on the fourth hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
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A fan watches from the second hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
A fan watches from the second hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament Saturday.
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Spectators endured a rainy Saturday during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Spectators endured a rainy Saturday during the third round of the 2018 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
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Patrick Reed hits a drive on the 11th hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday, April 6. Reed shot a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead going into weekend play.
Patrick Reed hits a drive on the 11th hole during the second round of the Masters on Friday, April 6. Reed shot a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead going into weekend play.
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Tiger Woods hits a shot out of the bunker on Friday. The four-time Masters champion is playing in the tournament for the first time since 2015. He shot a 75 on Friday and is 4-over for the tournament, but it was good enough to make the cut.
Tiger Woods hits a shot out of the bunker on Friday. The four-time Masters champion is playing in the tournament for the first time since 2015. He shot a 75 on Friday and is 4-over for the tournament, but it was good enough to make the cut.
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Jordan Spieth reacts after missing a putt on the seventh hole Friday. Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion, led the field by two strokes after his first-round 66. But he came back to the field Friday with a 2-over 74.
Jordan Spieth reacts after missing a putt on the seventh hole Friday. Spieth, the 2015 Masters champion, led the field by two strokes after his first-round 66. But he came back to the field Friday with a 2-over 74.
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Adam Scott hits a shot on the 15th hole Friday. The Australian won the Masters in 2013.
Adam Scott hits a shot on the 15th hole Friday. The Australian won the Masters in 2013.
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Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson cleans his shoes after a bunker shot on Friday.
Three-time Masters champion Phil Mickelson cleans his shoes after a bunker shot on Friday.
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Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the seventh hole Friday. He went into the weekend in good shape (4-under for the tournament, five strokes off the lead).
Rory McIlroy hits a tee shot on the seventh hole Friday. He went into the weekend in good shape (4-under for the tournament, five strokes off the lead).
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Charley Hoffman looks at a bunker shot on the first hole Friday.
Charley Hoffman looks at a bunker shot on the first hole Friday.
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Rickie Fowler hits a drive on the second hole Friday. He was 2-under heading into the weekend.
Rickie Fowler hits a drive on the second hole Friday. He was 2-under heading into the weekend.
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Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion, reacts to a shot on Friday.
Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion, reacts to a shot on Friday.
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Masters pins adorn a spectator's hat on Friday.
Masters pins adorn a spectator's hat on Friday.
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Jordan Spieth and his caddie, Michael Greller, walk down the second fairway on Friday.
Jordan Spieth and his caddie, Michael Greller, walk down the second fairway on Friday.
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Haotong Li walks with caddie Michael Burrow on the first hole Friday.
Haotong Li walks with caddie Michael Burrow on the first hole Friday.
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Fans watch the action on Friday.
Fans watch the action on Friday.
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Ross Fisher plays his second shot on the fifth hole Friday.
Ross Fisher plays his second shot on the fifth hole Friday.
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Rory McIlroy reacts to an Adam Scott shot on the fourth hole Friday.
Rory McIlroy reacts to an Adam Scott shot on the fourth hole Friday.
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Jordan Spieth plays a shot during the first round on Thursday. Spieth shot a 6-under-par 66 to lead the field after Day 1. At one point on the back nine, he birdied five straight holes.
Jordan Spieth plays a shot during the first round on Thursday. Spieth shot a 6-under-par 66 to lead the field after Day 1. At one point on the back nine, he birdied five straight holes.
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Tony Finau shot a 4-under-par 68 on Thursday despite dislocating his ankle just a day before.
Tony Finau shot a 4-under-par 68 on Thursday despite dislocating his ankle just a day before.
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Tiger Woods finished his first round 1 over par.
Tiger Woods finished his first round 1 over par.
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Defending champion Sergio Garcia pauses on the 15th hole, where he hit five shots in the water and made a 13 on Thursday. Its tied for the highest score ever made on one hole of the Masters.