JJ Spaun produced a superb finish to claim the BMW PGA Championship on his Rolex Series debut at Wentworth Club.

The American carded a closing 67 to finish 17 under par and secure a two shot victory over England’s Aaron Rai, Australia’s Adam Scott, Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy and Spain’s Manuel Elvira.

Spaun began the final round one shot behind overnight leader Elvira, but recovered from an early bogey at the first with birdies at the fourth and fifth.

He then went through a spell of eight consecutive pars before producing a decisive finish.

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With a host of Major champions in contention, the 36 year ol