Johnson regains golf’s No 1 spot

DUSTIN Johnson reclaimed the world No 1 ranking by cruising to a six-shot victory in the FedEx St Jude Classic in Tennessee on Sunday.

Johnson, 33, knocked off the top of the rankings last month by fellow American Justin Thomas, mixed three birdies, a bogey and a stunning final-hole eagle to finish on 19 under par.

It was his 18th career PGA Tour victory and his second in the St Jude Classic, which he also won in 2012.

Johnson finished with a flourish when his 156m second shot on the par-four 18th found the bottom of the cup, sending the crowd at the TPC Southwind in Memphis into a frenzy on a sweltering day.

“What a cool way to end the day to hole that shot on 18,” Johnson said. “I played really well all week.”