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Adam Scott Wins Masters

After a disappointing finish at Bethpage Black in August, Scott climbs to top of golf world Sunday.

Remember Adam Scott?

He lurked near the lead after two rounds of The Barclays Tournament in August, only to falter on the unforgiving Bethpage Black Course over the final two days to finish 62nd

Well, Scott became a golf immortal Sunday, winning the Masters in a two-hole playoff. He edged Angel Cabrera on a birdie in the sudden-death playoff at Augusta, Ga.

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His winnings at The Barclays? A $17,280 payoff.

Scott's take at the Masters is $1.44 million.

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The Barclays returns to Bethpage State Park in August 2014.

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