Masters in Review

A numerical look at how The Masters was won and lost

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The number of majors Tiger Woods has won when trailing going into the final round. Woods, who has been stuck on 14 major titles since his triumph at the 2008 US Open, entered the final day at Augusta three shots behind the leaders, Angel Cabrera and Brandt Snedeker, and carded a 70 to earn a share of fourth.

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The number of shots needed by Jamie Donaldson at the par-3 sixth on Thursday. The Welshman's ace, which came on his Masters debut, was the only hole-in-one of the week.

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The stroke average of Augusta National's par-3 fourth hole during the tournament, making it the hardest hole of the week. The fourth gave up only 10 birdies in four days, while the field also recorded 10 double bogeys and two dreaded "others" at the 240-yarder.

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The number of major championships won by players using anchored putters, which are due to be outlawed in 2016. Scott's win completes the set after Keegan Bradley (2011 US PGA), Webb Simpson (2012 US Open) and Ernie Els (2012 Open Championship).

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The number of shots Kevin Na and Bubba Watson took on the famous 12th hole, a par-3, on the final day.

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It has been this many years since a European player won the Masters. José María Olazábal was the last to taste success in 1999.

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Written by The Editors

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