Elvis Smylie claimed a "life-changing" two-shot victory at the Australian PGA Championship on Sunday after staring down major winner Cameron Smith to secure his maiden DP World Tour title.

Australian Elvis Smylie shot a 4-under 67 to win the 54-hole BMW Australian PGA Championship on Sunday by two shots after a final round shootout with his compatriot and former mentor Cameron Smith.

Nov 24 (Reuters) - Local professional Elvis Smylie held off former British Open champion Cameron Smith down the back nine to win the Australian PGA Championship at Royal Queensland Golf Club in Brisbane on Sunday.

In a media interview, Jason Day pointed out that he was not satisfied with his performance, considering that he didn't give himself enough chances. His wishes are to raise the level and see off Smith,

Former British Open champion Cameron Smith birdied three of his first four holes for a 6-under 65 and was tied for the second-round lead at the rain-shortened Australian PGA championship at Royal Queensland.

Elvis Smylie won the Australian PGA by two shots after a final-round shootout with former mentor Cameron Smith.

The young left-hander secured his maiden DP World Tour title by two strokes over the former Open Champion, who he had previously been mentored by