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    WATCH: The Awkward Moment Alex Ferguson Tells Danny Willett He Ruined His £8,000 Bet

    April 11, 2016
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    AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 10: Jordan Spieth of the United States presents Danny Willett of England with the green jacket as Chairman of Augusta National, William Porter Payne looks on after Willet won the final round of the 2016 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10, 2016 in Augusta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
    AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 10: Jordan Spieth of the United States presents Danny Willett of England with the green jacket. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

    Sir Alex Ferguson greeted Danny Willett after the Englishman’s win at Augusta yesterday. The Scotsman is a keen golfer who also loves a flutter (and a drink, as you’ll see), so watch as he approaches Willett to joke about his recent bet. It turns out the Yorkshireman’s -5 final round cost more than just a second Spieth green jacket. Fergie had £8,000 running on the American at 8/1 odds, so a Spieth win would have pocketed him a cool £64,000.

    Not that this bothered the Scot:

    ‘I had £8,000 on Spieth!’ he exclaimed, causing Willett to jokingly apologise. “I’m so delighted. I’m so delighted honestly. Happy to throw it away,” Fergie added.

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    Many see this as the Masters Jordan Spieth lost. I personally think Danny Willet’s final round deserves a lot more credit than it’s getting. Yes Jordan choked, but Danny didn’t drop a single shot on his way to carding a 67. Willet’s brother was hilarious on twitter last night, it all added to the universal belief that Danny Willet is a great bloke.

    The awkward moment when Fergie tells Danny Willett he ruined his £8k bet…Watch highlights of Willett’s shock Masters victory here: http://trib.al/DxCbp59

    Posted by BBC Sport on Monday, April 11, 2016

    Fergie is believed to be worth around £60 million, so he shouldn’t have too much trouble getting over the loss. He is clearly enjoying his retirement: ‘I’m very fortunate in my life to be able to retire and go and see that. If I had been manager of Man United, I wouldn’t have been here.

    Congratulations, Danny Willett. Just a normal bloke claiming one of the most coveted titles in golf.