Jordan Spieth admitted it was a dream come true to win his first major title after he completed a record-breaking week in the Masters at Augusta.
Spieth completed his wire-to-wire victory with a nerveless display in Sunday's final round, leading by as many as six strokes before settling for a four-shot win over Justin Rose and Phil Mickelson.
The 21-year-old became the second youngest winner of the tournament, five months older than Tiger Woods was when he won in 1997, and he admitted it had proved to be a sleepless Saturday night for him.
But his pursuers were never nearer than three strokes on the final day, and a bogey at the last was merely a slightly bigger number on his winning scorecard as he readied himself to pull on the Green Jacket.
"It's the most incredible week of my life," Spieth said. "It's a dream come true. I'm still kind of in shock a little bit.
"It was very nerve-wracking today. With two major champions right behind me, I couldn't let up.
"I did not break 70 last year even having a chance to win so to shoot some low scores and hear those roars is very special.
"I saw my friends and family behind the green and knew it was a done deal. It did not kick in there and it still has not kicked in. I am still in shock a little bit.
"It was cool to share that experience with them because they have not been there the couple of times I have won.
"I'm excited already to come back, I'm excited for the opportunity ahead this year to be the reigning Masters champion. I know that's going to carry a heavy weight with it, I hope to be ready for it."