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Dustin Johnson finally allowed the emotion to overcome him after claiming his first Masters title in record-breaking fashion here on Sunday. After looking impervious all day - including when tapping in on the 18th green to win by five shots with a 20-under total, the lowest-ever at Augusta - the world No 1 belied his laid-back image when at last cracking, with the tears flowing. There might have been no patrons present, but this did not ruin the 36-year-old’s moment one iota. “The Masters to me is the biggest tournament and the one that I wanted to win the most so this feels like a dream,” Johnson said. “And having Tiger [Woods] put the green jacket on you is an incredible feeling. Conditions helped the scoring, but I played really well today as it was really difficult with the tricky wind. So have that record - 20-under, is a great honour.” Johnson paid a special tribute to his brother, Austin, who acts as his caddie. “I love him being on the bag, I wouldn't want anyone else,” he said. “I had to jab him a little bit on 18 because he was tearing up and made me tear up. Like 'I've still got to finish this off, I can't be crying’. But I was so excited it was hard even to talk.”
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