Wyndham Clark

Clark’s wayward tee shot on the 14th hole at Royal Liverpool left him in a spot of bother.

The 29-year-old American held his nerve in a tense final round to finish top of the leaderboard on 10 under par.

Rory McIlroy misses out by a shot in Losa Angeles as Clark wins his first major championship.

Late mother was major inspiration behind first-time major winner’s golf career.

World number one Scottie Scheffler finished eagle, birdie to card a second consecutive 68 and lie three shots off the lead.

Clark’s two-shot advantage was wiped out in the first three holes.

Tyrrell Hatton and Tommy Fleetwood and in third and fifth place.