Justin Thomas wins Bridgestone Invitational ahead of US PGA Championship defence

• American untroubled in final round to win title by four shots
• Tiger Woods finishes well down the field after 73 in final round

Justin Thomas never let anyone closer than two shots and closed with a one-under 69 to win the Bridgestone Invitational for his third PGA Tour title this season.

The final World Golf Championship at Firestone lacked drama on Sunday. Tiger Woods, an eight-time winner at Firestone, tried to go out with a bang and ended with a dud. He shot 73 to finish 15 shots behind. Rory McIlroy, playing in the final group with Thomas, said he was tired of finishing second this year. He needn’t have worried – he shot 73 and tied for sixth.

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