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.
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.
Via ABC News
