Matt McCarty wins the Black Desert Championship, his first PGA Tour victory

American Matt McCarty secured a spot in next year’s Masters and PGA Championship by winning his first PGA Tour title at the inaugural Black Desert Championship in Utah.

The 26-year-old left-hander received a two-year exemption in his rookie season on the tour thanks to his three-shot victory over Germany’s Stephan Jaeger.

After securing his spot on the tour with three wins on the developmental Korn Ferry Tour this year, McCarthy has become the first player since Jason Gore in 2005 to win both tours in the season he was promoted.

“The last few months have been incredible,” said McCarty, who shot a 67-under par at 4 under par and finished at 23 under. “It was a lot of fun [and a] Pretty surreal moment.”

Going into the final round, McCarty had a two-shot lead over Jaeger, Joe Highsmith, Kevin Steelman and Harris English, which had been reduced to one with five holes to go.

But an eagle two on the par-4 14th effectively secured the win for McCarty, who made two more birdies and a bogey before celebrating with his caddy and family.

Streelman and fellow American Lucas Glover tied for third place at 19 under.