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Source: ABS-CBN News

MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino-Australian golfer Jason Day had an impressive stint in the just-concluded 75th Masters at the Augusta National in Georgia, US.

In his Masters debut, Day finished tied for second with fellow Australian Adam Scott.

“It's one of the most exciting tournaments I've ever played in. I'm very happy with how I played there,” said Day.

South African Charl Schwartzel birdied the last four holes to win the 75th Masters by two strokes over Day and Scott.

The 23-year-old Day was born to an Australian father, Alvin, and a Filipina mother, Dening, who met through letters and were employed as meat workers in Queensland.

Before his runner-up finish at the Masters, Day was the youngest Australian to win a Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) tour event.

"I couldn't do any more than I did out there," Day said after a round of 68. "Adam [Sott] and I gave our best. Charl just had a little more. To be in the hunt to be the first Aussie to win the Masters was special."

Schwartzel finished 72 holes on 14-under par 274, two ahead of Day and Scott to claim the green jacket symbolic of Masters victory and $1.4 million while denying them the chance to be the first Aussies to win the Masters.