Brian Gay books Open spot

MEMPHIS (Reuters) - American Brian Gay crowned a consistent week by clinching the St Jude Classic on Sunday with a five-shot win over compatriots David Toms and Bryce Molder.

The 37-year-old Gay finished on 18-under par to claim his third PGA Tour win, and his second of the year, having led after all four rounds at the TPC Southwind.

Gay, who won the Heritage Classic in April, has now booked himself a starting place in next week's U.S. Open.

The Texan picked up $1 million for the win, completed in confident style on Sunday after rain had forced a four-hour delay.

Gay began with three birdies from the opening six holes and finished off the tricky 18th with another birdie to secure a four-under 66 for the round.

(Reporting by Simon Evans in Miami; Editing by Ian Ransom)