Rookie Russell Henley wins Sony Open

American rookie Russell Henley has become the youngest ever player to win the Sony Open in Hawaii.

The 23-year-old clinched his first title on the US circuit by three shots on Sunday ahead of Tim Clark of South Africa.

Henley hit five birdies in a row to secure a seven-under-par 63 at the Waialae Country Club.

He also mixed eight birdies with a lone bogey to post a record 24-under total of 256.

Clark hit birdies on the last four holes for a matching 63 to finish second, with Scott Langley and Charles Howell III ending the tournament tied on third place.