Justin Thomas Wins His First PGA Tour Title

Justin Thomas overcame a double bogey on the 14th and some nervous moments on the final hole Sunday to win the CIMB Classic for his first PGA Tour title.

The 22-year-old American holed a 6-foot par putt on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke victory over Australian star Adam Scott. Thomas shot a 6-under 66 for a tournament-record 26-under 262 total at Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club. He had a had a course-record 61 in the second round

Thomas hit into the water at 14 en route to the double bogey, the rallied with three consecutive birdies to take the outright lead.

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Scott, playing two groups ahead, had an eagle and seven birdies in his closing 63.

American Kevin Na and Brendan Steele tied for third at 24-under. Na had a 67, and Steele shot 68. Na lost a playoff in the season-opening event at Silverado and tied for second last week in Las Vegas.

Photo by Keith Allison

 

Via ABC News