Look: Justin Thomas beats Will Zalatoris in play-off to win US PGA Championship

Had trailed leader Pereira by seven shots heading into the final round

Published: May 23, 2022 11:51 Imran Malik, Assistant Editor

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Justin Thomas of the USA celebrates with the Wanamaker Trophy after the final round of the PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Image Credit: AFP

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Thomas and his father Mike Thomas react to his winning putt on the 18th green, the third playoff hole, during the final round. Image Credit: AFP

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Thomas celebrates with his caddie Jim "Bones" Mackay after his winning putt. Image Credit: AFP

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Thomas staged a record-equalling fightback before beating Will Zalatoris in a play-off to win the US PGA Championship at Southern Hills. Image Credit: AFP

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Thomas holds the Wanamaker Trophy. He trailed by seven at the start of the day but posted a three-under 67 to set the clubhouse target at five under. Image Credit: AFP

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Thomas, the world number nine, prevailed in the three-hole shootout, making a decisive birdie on the 17th to claim his second major after also winning this event in 2017. Image Credit: AFP

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Will Zalatoris of the United States came close to winning but Thomas proved too good in the end. Image Credit: AFP

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Matthew Fitzpatrick of England plays his second shot on the fourth hole during the final round. He ended three under. Image Credit: AFP

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Chile's Mito Pereira looked set to win a first major title but double-bogeyed the 18th after hitting his tee shot into a creek to finish at four under. Image Credit: AFP

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Fans take a photo during the final round of the 2022 PGA Championship at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Image Credit: AFP

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