PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Adam Scott of Australia hits his tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the Honda Classic at PGA National Resort & Spa - Champions Course on February 28, 2016 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Adam Scott has won his first tournament since May 2014, beating Sergio Garcia by one shot to win the Honda Classic in Florida.

Scott carted a final round even par of 70, to finish 9-under for the tournament, after he was level with Gracia going into the final day.

The wins moves Scott up 13 places in the world rankings to world No.9.

Final Honda Classic leaderboard:
Adam Scott –9 (70 65 66 70)
Sergio Garcia –8 (65 69 67 71)
Blayne Barber –5 (70 66 69 70)
Justin Thomas –5 (69 69 68 69)
Graeme McDowell –4 (71 69 67 69)