Adrian Meronk poses with the trophy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2026 at the Old Course in St Andrews. (Alfred Dunhill pic)

LONDON: Poland's Adrian Meronk wept tears of joy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Championship by two strokes as he powered past rival Casey Jarvis in a dramatic final day on Sunday.

Meronk capitalised on Jarvis's failure to hold onto his two-shot overnight lead as the South African faded with a last round of 72 to finish 18-under par for the tournament.

The 33-year-old Meronk ended at 20-under after carding a 68 in his triumphant final round.

Meronk, who shot a nine-under 63 in his third round at Kingsbarns on Saturday, made a fast start in the penultimate group with three birdies in the opening five holes.