Every story has happy ending at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Adam Scott stumbled with a chance to all but ensure himself of becoming world No 1, leaving Matt Every to claim his first PGA title on Sunday at the Arnold Palmer Invitational.

Reigning Masters champion Scott, who led by a record seven strokes through 36 holes and by three when the day began, struggled to a final-round four-over par 76 and settled for third.

"I really think the putting let me down," Scott said. "I am annoyed I didn't putt at all today. Poor, just out of sorts for whatever reason."