Thomas proves he can handle the pressure

Dramatic finish at Quail Hollow caps first major

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Justin Thomas emerged from the shadow of a longtime friend and won the PGA Championship on Sunday to take his place among golf's young elite.

With two dramatic shots to start the back nine - a chip-in for birdie to seize control and a timely 7-iron that soared over the water to a peninsula green - Thomas closed with a 3-under 68 for a two-shot victory.