Tyrrell Hatton ended the first major of the year in a tied finish for 44th at the US Masters.

Hatton, 26, never threatened a serious challenge and finished 19 shots behind eventual winner, USA's Patrick Reed.

Hatton totted up a score of +4, and finished with a respectale two under par 70 in tricky conditions at the famous Augusta National.

He said on Twitter: "Nice to finish the tournament with my lowest round of the week, also first time I’ve shot under par at Augusta. Not the week I hoped for but still amazing to play #TheMasters.

Reed won by one shot from fellow American Rickie Fowler on -15 after sustained challenges by Fowler and Jordan Spieth fell just short.

Hatton will now play the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina this week.