Brendon Todd broke a five-year-long title jinx as the American carded a career-best nine-under 62 to win the inaugural Bermuda Championship by four strokes at Port Royal Golf Course in Southampton, Bermuda on Sunday. The world No. 525 defied his low ranking and went on to roll in 10 birdies, including seven successive, against one bogey for the second PGA Tour triumph of his roller-coaster career. His first and only previous title came way back in 2014 when he won that year's Byron Nelson.

Todd shot an overall 24-under 260 after four rounds and that was more than enough for him to surpass third-round leader Harry Higgs for the title. Earlier, after rounds of 68, 63 and 67 on the first three days, Todd started the final day two strokes behind Higgs. Following a par at his opening hole, the American notched up seven birdies in a row. Birdies at the 10th, 11th and 15th added to a fabulous round before he hit a bogey at the last.

Meanwhile, Higgs needed a comeback to finish second. A double bogey at the seventh put him one over for the round, but he clinched birdies at the 10th and 14th and wrapped up the day with an eagle at the par-five 17th. Higgs eventually closed with a 68.

Fellow Americans, Hank Lebioda (63), Aaron Wise (65), Brian Gay (67) and Scottie Scheffler (66), tied for third at 18 under.

After ending his five-year-long title drought, an emotionally-charged Todd said, "A year ago I wasn't sure if I was going to keep playing, so it's really special to get this win this soon," adding "I'm just overcome with emotion."

Following his maiden title triumph in 2014, he climbed to 42nd in the world rankings before losing his PGA Tour card in 2016. Incidentally, he missed 37 of 41 cuts from 2016-18 before regaining his PGA Tour card this year.