Justin Thomas wins maiden PGA Tour title at the CIMB Classic

Highlights from the final round of the CIMB Classic in Malaysia.

Justin Thomas claimed his first victory on the PGA Tour after winning the CIMB Classic in Malaysia.

Thomas holed a five-foot par put on the final hole to secure a one-shot win over Adam Scott at the Kuala Lumpur Golf Club.

The 22-year-old from Kentucky, who posted a course-record 61 on Friday to take the halfway lead, entered the final round tied for top spot with Brendan Steele, and surged clear on his own courtesy of a six-under 66 which included birdies at three of his final four holes.

Final leaderboard

CIMB Classic

However, Thomas - needing a par on the 18th - made things tricky for himself when he sent a 25-foot birdie putt five feet past the hole, but kept his cool to close out the triumph with a four-round total of 26 under par.

"I still can't believe what happened," Thomas said. "I made that par to clinch the title. "I don't care how I got it done, it just feels awesome,"

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The success lifted Thomas to No 1 in the fledgling 2015-16 FedExCup standings, three events into the campaign.

Former Masters champion Scott burst into contention with a flawless final round of 63 which included seven birdies and an eagle, but fell just short.

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Kevin Na saw short putts lip-out at the 16th and 17th as he finished tied for third alongside overnight joint-leader Brendan Steele, while two-time defending champion Ryan Moore closed with a 69 to lie joint-tenth. 

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