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Charl Schwartzel Wins The Masters On Wild Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) -- Charl Schwartzel has won the Masters by two strokes over Adam Scott and Jason Day after a wild final day at Augusta National.

The 26-year-old South African closed with four straight birdies, making a 20-footer at the final hole to wrap up a 6-under 66.

He finished 14-under 274, enough to deny Australia its first green jacket.

Scott shot a 67 and Day finished with two straight birdies for a 68, leaving both Aussies at 276.

It wasn't enough to hold off Schwartzel, who gives South Africa another major champion.

Tiger Woods was in a group at 278, failing to capitalize after shooting 31 on the front side.

The 54-hole leader, Rory McIlroy, fell apart on the final day.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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