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Jordan Spieth and the Record That Got Away

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth became the first player to reach 19-under par at any point during the Masters.

He just didn't stay there.

On the final hole, he chipped too strong and missed a 5-foot par putt that would have put him alone in the Masters record book at 19-under 269. Instead, he shares the spot at 270 with Tiger Woods, who made a 4-foot par putt in 1997 to break the record held by Raymond Floyd (1976) and Jack Nicklaus (1965).

Asked on Tuesday if he was bothered by not making par, Spieth said, "A little bit.