Patrick Reed stuns himself in Masters final round with eagle on 17th hole

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The roller coaster final round Rory McIlroy put together was the talk of the Masters, but Patrick Reed’s eagle on the 17th hole may have been the underrated moment in the waning hours.

Reed’s second shot bounced twice and slammed into the hole. The patrons at Augusta National cheered, but Reed stood there and was perplexed as he could not see where the ball landed.

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Patrick Reed celebrates after an eagle on the 17th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

"Did that go in?" he asked his caddie.

Once he learned the shot actually did go in, Reed was all smiles. He finished the fourth round with a 69 and was 9-under for the tournament. He finished in third place and got to watch McIlroy as he took on Justin Rose in a sudden-death playoff to win the green jacket.

"Grateful for a strong finish—3rd place at The Masters 2025," he wrote in a post on Instagram.

"To my family, friends, and patrons—thank you for always being in my corner. Thank you to Augusta National for the unwavering hospitality and for such an amazing week. I’m excited for what’s ahead this season!

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Patrick Reed hits from the fairway on the 15th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 13, 2025 in Augusta, Georgia. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

"And huge congratulations to Rory McIlroy on an incredible win—an unforgettable performance at Augusta."

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