Mickelson holds off Westwood to take Masters

Phil Mickelson became the thrill-maker once again today, pouncing for a third Masters victory in seven years to leave Lee Westwood a nearly man once again.

Champion at Augusta in 2004 and 2006 and with a US PGA title in between, Mickelson put a dreadful start to the season behind him to win by three shots from the Englishman – with a 15 under par total of 273.