Australian Jason Day won his first major title with a record score of 20 under par at the US PGA Championship.

The 27 year old Day, shot a closing 67 at Whistling Straits on Sunday to record the lowest total at one of golf’s four majors.

The world number five saw off a chasing pack that included Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth, who finished three shots back in second place.

That was enough to ensure the American, 22, replaces Northern Irishman Rory McIlroy, 26, as world number one.

South African Branden Grace was third on 15 under and Justin Rose of England finished fourth on 14 under after his challenge faded with a double bogey on the 13th.

McIlroy closed with a 69 to end his first tournament back from an ankle injury at nine under par.