Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston has won his first professional title by claiming the Australian Open by three stokes, while South Korea’s Jiyai Shin claimed her second Women’s Australian Open which was played concurrently at two courses on the famed Melbourne sand belt.

Johnston, an unheralded American player, celebrated his first professional victory Sunday with a three-stroke triumph in the Australian Open, while South Korea's Jiyai Shin became a two-time winner of the Women's Australian Open, which was played concurrently at two courses on the famed Melbourne Sandbelt.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston won his first professional title Sunday by closing with a 4-under 68 at Kingston Heath for a three-shot victory in the Australian Open. The Arizona State alum was among three players to earn a spot in the British Open.

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE (Reuters) -American rookie Ryggs Johnston booked a shootout with home hero Lucas Herbert for the Australian Open trophy at waterlogged Kingston Heath on Saturday as favourite Cameron Smith crashed out of contention.

Unheralded American Ryggs Johnston won his first professional title Sunday by closing with a 4-under 68 at Kingston Heath for a 3-shot victory.

American rookie Ryggs Johnston and former world number one Shin Ji-yai win the men's and women's Australian Open titles.