ARJUN ATWAL

GREENSBORO, North Carolina (AFP) — Arjun Atwal became the first Indian-born player to win on the USPGA Tour by shooting a final round three-under par 67 to capture the Wyndham Championship on Sunday.

The 37-year-old Atwal finished at 20-under-par 260 to beat American David Toms (64) by one stroke.

“It feels great. I have no words. I grinded it today,” Atwal said.

Atwal also became the first Monday qualifier to win the ensuing tournament in 24 years, following Fred Wadsworth at the 1986 Southern Open.

Atwal has enjoyed victories on the European, Asian and Nationwide tours but not until now on the PGA Tour.

He entered Sunday's round with a three-shot lead and needed a par on the closing hole to seal the deal.