Matt Jones holds off Jordan Spieth and Adam Scott to win the Australian Open
Matt Jones held off world No1 Jordan Spieth and a charging Adam Scott on his home course to win the 100th edition of the Australian Open by a stroke.
Matt Jones won the Australian Open by one stroke
Leading by three shots overnight, Jones gave his pursuers every chance with a double and triple bogey on the front nine, but four birdies in a two-over-par 73 proved enough for victory on eight-under-par at the Australian Golf Club.
"That was very stressful, it wasn't comfortable out there for me," an Jones said after receiving the Stonehaven Cup for the first time.
"I've watched the Australian Open for many years and just to have my name on that trophy is something I'll never forget."