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How the players reacted to the Masters final round at Augusta

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Danny Willett gives his winning speech after winning the 2016 US Masters.

We look back at the best of the quotes and reaction from the final round of Danny Willett's Masters victory at Augusta.

Danny Willett

Danny Willett has been reflecting on a "crazy" week as he became the first Englishman since Nick Faldo to win the Masters.

"It was a very surreal day when you look back at the ebbs and flows and we were fortunate that the shots we hit were correct at the time and we holed a few putts when we needed to.

Jordan Spieth of the United States presents Danny Willett of England with the green jacket after Willett won the final round
Image: Willett is presented the Green Jacket by last year's champion Jordan Spieth

"My wife was born, in 10 minutes time, 28 years ago; my son was due today and he came early to let me come and play so you talk about fate and everything else that goes with it. It has been a crazy, crazy week."

Jordan Spieth

Jordan Spieth was left ruing a "lack of discipline" as he saw the chance to defend his Masters title slip, but remains upbeat about his hopes in future majors.

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"We still have the confidence that we are a closing team," Spieth said. "I have no doubt about that ability - it was a very tough 30 minutes that hopefully I never experience again."

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Jordan Spieth blamed a lack of discipline for his meltdown

Rory McIlroy

Rory McIlroy admitted he needs to change his Masters mindset after seeing his Grand Slam hopes falter during a disappointing weekend at Augusta. 

"I just didn't play the golf I needed to when it really mattered," he said. "That's the thing I take away not just from this week, but from previous Masters.

Rory McIlroy walks off the 18th green after after his final round
Image: Rory McIlroy finished the week six strokes off the pace

"I've been in position before and haven't got the job done when I needed to and I don't think it is anything to do with my game."

Lee Westwood

Despite the Masters only being his third tournament in 14 weeks, Westwood was still in contention heading in to the back nine before having to settle for a tie for second. 

"It was a bit scrappy and got away with a few shots. But to come out and contend in the first major of the year, obviously I must be doing something right.

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Lee Westwood was proud despite falling short in his chase for the Green Jacket.

Dustin Johnson

The world No 8 felt he didn't take his chances on the greens during the final day as he suffered another near-miss in a major. 

"I had a lot of great looks," Johnson said. "I hit a lot of good putts that I thought I made but didn't go in.

"I felt like I played tee to green just as good as anyone and I just didn't hole enough putts."

Matt Fitzpatrick

The Englishman registered his best finish in a major to date by ending the week in a tie for seventh. 

Matthew Fitzpatrick of England reacts on the second green during the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta
Image: Matthew Fitzpatrick of England reacts on the second green during the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta

"It's definitely a big step forward," Fitzpatrick said. "It's a momentum boost coming into the rest of the season. It's the first major of the season and really the start of the year for everyone.

Shane Lowry

Despite being one of three players to ace the 16th on Sunday, Lowry was still frustrated not to finish higher up the leaderboard. 

"I feel like I could have done a lot better and I'm a bit disappointed with the week as a whole," the Irishman told Sky Sports. "When I sit back and look at it, this week will definitely help me in the future

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