Youngest Masters winner since Tiger Woods

Jordan Spieth was crowned the youngest Masters winner since Tiger Woods on Sunday following a spectacular, record-breaking performance.

The 21-year-old Texan, who is now the world number two golfer after Rory McIlroy, was awarded the coveted green jacket after achieving 18-under par with a final score of 70 - the same score that gave Woods his first green-jacket 18 years ago - and setting new standards for the 36 and 54 holes.

Donning a blue top, a cap and white pants, Spieth was captured embracing his tearful high school sweetheart, Annie Verret, his mother, Chris, his father, Shawn, his younger brother, Steven and his grandfather, Bob. He then walking past the cheering crowds with a beaming smile on his face.

The golfer, whose life-long dream has been to win the Masters, was undoubtedly being watched on television at home by his youngest sibling, Ellie, who was born with a neurological disorder that places her on the autism spectrum. Ellie has helped to keep Spieth grounded, according to their mother.

Speaking after his win, Spieth said: 'It was very nerve-wracking today. I didn't sleep all last night. Just got out here and got in a little rhythm. With two major champions right behind, I couldn't let up. It was the most incredible week of my life. This is as great as it gets in our sport. It was remarkable.

He added: 'I saw my family and friends right behind the green there, and knew it was going to be a done deal. I'm still kind of in shock a little bit.'

Spieth's victory comes a year after he lost a bid to become the youngest player to win the Masters. This year, he did not let anyone get closer to him than three shots following his record start. He closed with a 2-under 70, missing a 5-foot par putt on the final hole that would have set another record.