South African Schwartzel Masterful

The 2011 Masters at Augusta National had one of the greatest endings in its 75 year history. Not only was the leaderboard crammed tighter than a can of sardines, it was also well-represented all over the world.

And it was the South African, Charl Schwartzel, who birdied the last four holes to take home the Green Jacket and a two-stroke victory, along with nearly $1.5 million.

"Just an exciting day," Schwartzel said in an interview with CBS after the round. "So many roars, and that atmosphere out there was just incredible. A phenomenal day."

Heading into the back nine on Sunday, lead changes, missed putts, and an unfortunate choke by 21-year-old wire-to-wire leader Rory McIlroy was the story. Along with, how could I forget, Tiger Woods' almost historic seven-shot comeback, the Masters was in for a great finish.

McIlroy triple-bogeyed the 10th hole after hitting two trees following a poor drive which hit a cabin nearly 100 yards off the fairway. The young Irishman would shoot an 8-over-par final round of 80 on his way to a tie for 15th place.

Schwartzel upstaged two Australians, 23-year-old Jason Day and Adam Scott, along with four-time Masters champion Tiger Woods.

Woods, who finished in a tie for fourth place at -10, was going for his fifth Green Jacket, one behind the record of Jack Nicklaus. It's been nearly two years since his last win on tour and Tiger's desperation showed today. Tiger was nearly perfect on his front nine, shooting a 5-under-par 31, and it looked like he would continue that pace on the back. But the putter was Woods' enemy once again, costing what would have been his first Major win in which he trailed after three rounds.

But the day belonged to Schwartzel. The 26-year-old shot a 6-under-par 66 to put his name alongside countryman Gary Player. Player, who became the first international golfer to win the Masters 50 years ago to the day, was proud of Schwartzel's strong finish.

"I am absolutely delighted for Charl and South Africa. Congratulations and very well done to him. That is how you finish like a champion!" Player said on his Twitter account.

Here's a look at how the rest of the field finished at the 75th edition of the Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

1. Schwartzel (-14)
T-2. Day (-12)
T-2. Scott (-12)
T-4. Woods (-10)
T-4. Ogilvy (-10)
T-4. Donald (-10)
T-6. Cabrera (-9)